Located in the West Ridge neighborhood, near the West Ridge Nature Preserve & Warren Park, is this beautifully maintained West Ridge 2-Flat on an extra wide lot (30x125) w/a full basement, storage, 2 Car Garage & 1 Exterior Parking Spot. The property has the right balance of preserving the vintage character, personality & charm while improving & upgrading the structures & cosmetics of each unit. Both units have classic layouts w/large front living rooms, formal dining rooms, kitchens in the back and original vintage woodwork, decorative FP's w/built-in bookcases, 9 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, ample size bedrooms or convert the back bedroom to an office or sunroom. West-facing living rooms filled w/afternoon light and east-facing kitchens for morning sunlight. The kitchens are large, can fit an island or table, have wood cabinets for ample storage. What's unique about this home is that a staircase was added from the 1st floor unit's dining room to the basement for an additional family room, bedroom(s), office or a home gym area. If you'd rather convert the basement to an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU), for a legal 3-Flat, this property is located in the City of Chicago's ADU test neighborhoods. Great opportunity for investors even if it's an Airbnb. The lower level is partially finished w/8 ft ceilings, a front family room, a half bath (can be converted into a full bath) and the HVAC & electrical are connected to the 1st floor unit. Additionally, there is basement side-by-side laundry, wet sink and 4 storage rooms. There are separate HVAC systems for each unit, separate electric panels per floor and a shared HWH. The back yard has a green grassy area, patio for grilling & gatherings, side fencing, a 2 Car Garage plus 1 Exterior Parking Spot. The long list of extensive structural and cosmetic improvements to the property include: copper plumbing, separate HVAC systems & electric panels, tuckpointing, rebuilt parapet, new windows, partial new roof tear off, ejector pump, refinished hardwood floors & vintage woodwork throughout including main stairwell, stairwell carpeting, repainted exterior stairs, kitchen flooring, 2nd floor appliances, etc. The Peterson bus & Western Ave bus routes are 1 block away which can take you to the Bryn Mawr Red Line Stop or the Western Brown Line Stop. The West Ridge Nature Preserve is THE hidden gem in the neighborhood, is 2 blocks away as is Target & Starbucks. You're in close driving range of Andersonville, Edgewater, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Evanston, Edgewater and minutes to I-94, Lake Shore Dr and the updated river walk/new running & bike paths at Peterson Park. Don't miss this one!
