2442 W Morse Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

$849,900 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
2,502  sqft
Built in 1928

Architecturally unique 1928 Tudor Revival solid brick home on double lot with side driveway, porte-cochere (carport), and professionally-designed front and back landscaping. This property has been extensively and thoughtfully renovated over the years while retaining its vintage charm and details. A restored facade, antique paver walkway, stone-accented front doorway, and foyer with mosaic floor and porthole window welcome you into the home. The sunken living room features extra-tall ceilings, newer French windows/doors, brass sconces, and cast stone mantel with high-efficiency Mendota gas fireplace insert. Through the living room French door you'll step out onto the front terrace, enclosed in privacy by mature boxwoods and a towering beech tree. The dining room with curved bay of windows flows into the updated kitchen with Marron Cohiba granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and walk-in pantry. A powder room with original tile floor, sunroom, and enclosed back porch complete the first floor. On the second floor are three generously sized bedrooms with wall mouldings and California closet organization systems. Upstairs also features a magnificent period bathroom with original details, including plaster columns, tiled walls/floor, and reglazed bathtub, and a recently gut-renovated shower stall with matching reproduction tile from Heritage Tile in Wisconsin. Throughout both floors you'll enjoy vintage features, such as period/reproduction light fixtures, arched doorways, crown mouldings, and subtly textured walls, and modern conveniences, such as Unico/SpacePak air conditioning and top-of-the-line Anderson aluminum clad wood windows (see list of improvements for more). A full, unfinished basement includes laundry, tons of storage, and potential for additional living space. The expansive, fully fenced backyard features an in-ground sprinkler system (front and back yards), dog run with concrete planter, natural gas grill, large flagstone paver patio, mature landscaping with raspberry bramble and Honeycrisp apple tree, and a curved brick walkway leading to the two-car brick garage. This special home is nestled within the Rogers Park Manor Bungalow Historic District, a truly beautiful neighborhood and one of the city's best-kept secrets. Just one block to Indian Boundary Park and Cultural Center, with wood play structure, water play area, lagoon, tennis courts, Nature Play Center, and historic fieldhouse hosting park district classes (art, dance, yoga, etc) and year-round cultural events (Civic Orchestra of Chicago concerts, annual Do-It-Yourself Nutcracker, etc). Also, close to the recently constructed Northtown library branch and nearby Warren Park. Pleasant one mile walk to Rogers Park Metra station for commuting. Broker owned.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors
Rooms:
Heated Sun Room, Enclosed Porch, Terrace
Master Bath:
Separate Shower
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Space Pac
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Includes Accessories, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stucco,Limestone, Patio, Porch, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill
Style:
Tudor
Parking:
Off Alley, Side Apron, Parking spaces: 4

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
10362220330000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.25%-$399

This listing courtesy of:
Berg Properties, Colleen Berg

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

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