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$950,000

1516 W Sherwin Avenue

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,657 Sq.Ft.

Description

Prepare to be 'wowed' with this property! Located steps from the Lake, on one of East Roger Park's most beautiful streets, this home delivers 2022 amenities in a vintage setting with immense character. This fully reconstructed side-entry American Foursquare allows maximum interior uninterrupted space; featuring a bright enclosed multi-season porch overlooking tree-lined Sherwin with a wonderful eye for every detail. A custom fireplace surround with new gas log insert enhances the large living room, warming up the space in every sense of the word. The reconfigured main level includes a half bath in the entry hallway that is an absolute gem. A large casement opening leads into a fully renovated kitchen, flooded with natural light and adjoining the dining room to create a welcoming space for any occasion. Thoughtfully designed with the best touches of commercial kitchens while maintaining the warmth of a home. Dream kitchen with all brushed stainless appliances including double wall ovens, Bluestar range, double sink with farmhouse front and separate prep. Abundant high-quality cabinets for anything needed to deliver a great experience, seamless Cambria quartz, custom Birch wood cabinets, extra deep and built to allow extra weight carry, 30 inch deep in parts, dual spice cabinet storage. Finishes all reflect the spirit of this home or quality craftsmanship and impeccable design. Pass through a newly added mudroom with tile floors which lead out to a generous backyard. The bedroom level has been reconfigured to allow oversized closets in both guest bedrooms, a completely renovated full bath in hallway, and elegant master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and beautifully finished bright full bath. The top floor has a full-size interior staircase, great ceiling height, and skylights. A large true multi-purpose room; a wonderful family room, guest bedroom, study or convert it into a full floor in-suite. The house sits on a double wide and deep lot and an incredible 40', 4 CAR, heated brick garage has its own HVAC. The original roof of the garage was completely replaced with a full-length gable roof to create a maximum allowable height, a full-length, second-floor with incredible potential. The roof is insulated with closed cell spray foam and 5/8" fire-rated drywall; as a result, the second floor is cool in the summer, and warm on the winter. The garage is divided by a wall into a three-car heated workspace (easily converted back to garage space) and a one-car garage (with an optional 220v electric car outlet available). The garage also includes a 100amp service, glass block security side windows, insulated garage doors, and a wide custom internal stairway to the second floor. The alley side garage apron has room for two additional parked cars making for a total of SIX parking spaces! This a dream come true for anyone needing an auxiliary building for a home shop, car collecting, kids hangout or small business and you don't have to pay 100,000 to build it yourself. The basement is full of potential, full size, unfinished lower level has been dug down to allow 7 feet and 5 inches in height, original beam have been replaced with steel beam supports. Open space allows for all of your ideas, currently used as laundry, home gym and additional storage. This home has been recently tuckpointed. Redesigned exterior space features a low-maintenance composite deck and pavers surrounding a large fire pit. Enjoy full privacy with a new custom cedar fence surround, oversized metal gates provide an elegant look while allowing easy access for deliveries. Lush garden beds designed for sequential flowering plants and bushes surrounds an expansive back lawn This fabulous property is steps to restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, the lakefront; immediate access to the Red Line and buses on Sheridan. Minutes to Lake Shore Drive, Andersonville and Downtown Evanston. A wonderful opportunity and a very special home.

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Location

1516 W Sherwin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

Status

Sold
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Property Amenities

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Interior
Kitchen Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
Laundry room In Unit, Multiple Locations
Fireplace Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Total Bedrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Other Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
Area & Lot
Living area 4,657 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 11437107
Year Built 1915
School District 299
Architecture Styles American 4-Sq.
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Air conditioning Central Air
Heat type Natural Gas, Forced Air
Water Source Public
Garage Space 4.0
Sewer Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features Deck, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit, Box Stalls, Workshop
Parking Off Alley
Lot Features Fenced Yard
Roof Asphalt
Finance
Sales Price $950,000
Real Estate Tax $9,757 yearly

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