436 N Elmwood Avenue

Welcome to this local Oak Park favorite! This stunning Van Bergen is set on a beautifully landscaped lot in the center of Oak Park for that prized walkability! Featuring many updates including a new roof, soothing exterior color palate with newer stucco and paint. There is also space-pac central air for quiet comfort. The large living room has a glorious wood burning fireplace as its focal point and the wide French doors open to a charming screened porch. What a gift to be able to enjoy the landscaping and streetscape full of delightful homes! The dining room features a stunning, original built-in, and has lovely sunlight and views of the front, back and side yards. This enchanting space opens to the kitchen where you will find a room that is designed for serious fresh meal prep, yet casual enough for a meal at the breakfast bar with terrific views of the fenced-in backyard from the large window over the sink. Head up to the 2nd floor and enjoy the double art glass windows on the landing where you will find yet another original uplight. The large Primary bedroom features a sweet balcony for that 1st cup of coffee in the morning. 2 additional ample bedrooms & updated full bath grace this floor. The basement features Recreation Room, full bath, laundry, workshop & storage. Outside, there is an artful custom fence allowing you total privacy to enjoy the landscaped backyard with patio and pond. There is also a 2 car garage and additional, fenced in parking, for total convenience..or recapture this space for even more yard or a large vegetable garden. Speaking of gardens, enjoy the wild raspberries right in your own backyard, how cool is that!