$542,499

Enjoy living in this huge ranch, hosting large holiday gatherings and family parties, in a desirable location that offers you everything you may need...award-winning schools; convenient to shopping/dining plus easy access to Chicago and suburbs alike. With easy access to the highways, making it possible to drive to downtown in as little as to 15-20 minutes or simply walk to downtown Skokie jump on the Yellow Line or access the Metra for all your transportation needs. For over 50 years, the same owner has lovingly maintained this updated and neutrally appointed over-sized ranch offering gracious living space and the following features: three bedrooms on the main level along with a fourth bedroom in the finished basement. The first floor, with gleaming hardwood floors throughout, boasts: a large living room with gas log fireplace; a separate dining room, a family room with sliders overlooking a large deck with pergola and private fenced backyard; a full updated bath with bidet and zero-entry shower with seat; and an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, an island (that is on rollers and can be positioned anywhere you like) and pantry closet. The finished basement is bright and has a tiled floor and features a huge recreation room with gas log fireplace, bar and ample recessed lights; a fourth bedroom with two closets; a full bath; a mechanical room with laundry and a "summer" kitchen plus an additional storage room. Professionally landscaped, this corner all brick home also features: an indoor shed on the outside of the premises; a newer privacy fence with gate access to the alley and both driveways; and two separate driveways for parking. Extras include: an in-ground sprinkler system; osmosis water filter (to kitchen sink, ice maker & basement kitchen sink); Parks Flood control; gutter guards; recently painted; newer windows; newer roof; newer hardwood floors and newer interior doors with updated hardware. Pride of ownership shows throughout in this move-in ready home located in desirable Fairview South Elementary School & Niles West H.S. districts! Not to be missed!