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428 E Grand Lake Boulevard West Chicago, IL 60185
Single Family
Residence
4
Beds
2
Baths
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Bed/Bath
1,927
Sq. Ft.
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YOU ARE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS BEAUTY BUILT BY THE LARSON FAMILY. THE HISTORICAL LARSON HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1926 BY WALTER AND MARGARET LARSON. WALTER WAS A POSTMAN IN WEST CHICAGO AND MARGARET DESIGNED THE HOME WITH THE 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT FOR HER MOTHER. HE AND MARGARET RAISED THEIR FAMILY ...THERE EVENTUALLY MOVING OUT OF THE AREA IN 1956. THE HOUSE IS A BUNGALOW DESIGN IN THE ARTS and CRAFTS STYLE AND IS FULL OF CHARM WITH THE UNIQUE "WHISTLE" IN THE KITCHEN TO COMMUNICATE UPSTAIRS, ORIGINAL WOODWORK, HARDWOOD FLOORS W/BRICK GAS FIREPLACE W/BUILT IN BOOKCASES IN MAIN FLOOR UNIT, ORIGINAL LEADED GLASS AND COMFORTABLE ROOMS. SO MUCH LIVING FLEXIBILITY. LEGAL NON CONFORMING 2 FLAT PERFECT FOR MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING, IN LAW ARRANGEMENT OR LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT THE 2ND FLOOR UNIT TO HELP WITH YOUR MORTGAGE AND BUILD EQUITY. LOVELY ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH FOR MORNING COFFEE AND EASY SUMMER LIVING. SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WHILE KEEPING THE INTEGRITY OF THE HOME INTACT INCLUDING MAIN FLOOR EAT IN KITCHEN W/NEW WALL OVEN, COOKTOP, GRANITE COUNTERS AND PANTRY (2023), 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY OFF KITCHEN. WASHER/DRYER NEW (2023). SPACIOUS ROOMS, WALK IN CLOSETS AND LOADS OF STORAGE IN FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE PLUS THERE IS A 2.5 CAR DETACHED GARAGE! HUGE DECK WITH PAGODA OVERLOOKING AN ALMOST DOUBLE LOT. NEW WINDOWS (2020), NEW BOILER (2023),NEW HOT WATER HEATER (2024), UPDATED ELECTRIC PANEL (2021), NEW BATTERY BACK UP SUMP PUMP (2024), NEW COMPLETE TEAR OFF ROOF, GUTTERS AND LEAF GUARDS (2021). EACH FLOOR HAS LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS AND A BATH. FRONT & BACK PRIVATE ENTRANCES FOR EACH UNIT. THIS IS A GREAT HOUSE AND A CHANCE TO OWN A RARELY AVAILABLE HISTORICAL HOME ON THE NORTH SIDE JUST MINUTES FROM REED KEPPLER PARK, PRAIRIE PATH, THE ARC FITNESS CENTER, TURNER ELEMENTARY, SHOPPING AND METRA STATION. HOUSE IS ON ONE HOT WATER HEAT FOR BOTH UNITS. SEPARATE METERS FOR COOKING GAS AND ELECTRIC.
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MLS#
12265878
Property Type
Single Family
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 Full
Year Built
1926
Square Feet
1,927
sq. ft
Sewer
Public Sewer
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