3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Forest Park, IL

1021 Marengo Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

CUSTOM-BUILT HISTORIC FOREST PARK HOME! Ideally situated near transportation, schools and a community aquatic center, this residence boasts a hot location in the heart of everything and with low taxes! Pull up to the front of this oversized lot, where attractive landscaping decorates the faade, and follow steps up to the enclosed porch. Inside, this home showcases Old World craftsmanship and all the hallmarks of a quality construction. Throughout, carpeting tops gleaming hardwood floors, giving you options for the living spaces. Just off the entry, custom woodwork defines the carpeted living room, which links to a spacious sunroom. Tall ceilings and large windows open up this living room, and the adjacent dining room makes a lovely space for entertaining. The ceramic-tiled kitchen includes all its appliances and features custom wood cabinetry, easy-care counters and a double sink. Upstairs, two bedrooms are carpeted and downstairs is one bedroom which is also carpeted, with large windows drawing in natural light, topped by custom treatments. The attached master bathroom offers a single vanity, and there is a full bath with a shower/tub combination for added convenience. Downstairs, the partially finished full basement maximizes living space with a family room that boasts a wood burning fireplace for warmth and coziness. In the basement laundry, the washer/dryer stay for the new owners! Plus, plenty of storage space makes organization easy. Around back, the yard is fully enclosed, and there is a 2-car garage as well as an additional parking space for convenient parking. Set in a mature Forest Park neighborhood, this property is walking distance from parks, Metra, buses and more. Downtown Chicago is within 30 minutes! Call now to schedule your private showing, and come see for yourself all this historic home & its location offer!