4028 N Albany Ave.

This magazine caliber 4,800 sf 5 Bedroom (3 on 2nd level, 1 on 3rd, 1 lower) / 4.1 Bath (3BA UP) renovated, Hardie Board sided home delivers modern luxury while paying homage to vintage architectural details & craftsmanship boasting 10' ceilings, flowing floor plan, expansive rec room, plus kitchen flowing out to deck w/pergola & yard sitting on a 31' WIDE LOT all tucked in on a tree-lined street in the beloved Irving Park Neighborhood & blissfully within the Level 1+ Bateman School District. Renovated to the studs in 2014 & updated in 2020, this 1920 home provides modern amenities while preserving vintage details. The front gate leads past the Japanese maple, up to the welcoming front porch, into the foyer & flows into the open concept living/dining area boasting beautiful, dark stained, hardwood floors, custom millwork - crown molding & wainscoting, and recessed lighting throughout, bright natural light pouring in through the large bay window. Flex layout options around the gas fireplace with stone surround & mantle, leading to a hallway providing convenient half bath. The custom, gourmet kitchen delivers Carrera marble countertops, tiled backsplash, white cabinets, high-end stainless steel appliances, dual basin farmhouse sink, 6 burner Viking range & hood vent, custom organized pantry, & an expansive kitchen island providing additional sink & seating. Floating over to a sitting area also well-suited for a dining table or banquet. Office area w/ 2 built in desks flows from the kitchen and out to the deck with pergola & gas line for grill - perfect for grilling & outdoor entertaining. The landscaped back yard offers more private entertainment & recreation space & gardening, as well as access to the 2-car detached garage plus Tuff Shed workshop. Retreat to the luxurious full floor primary suite on the 3rd floor boasting dramatic cathedral ceilings, enhanced by bright natural light from large windows facing 3 directions, tree house type views, providing ample room for a bedroom set plus a separate seating area, two room-sized organized walk-in-closets, a bonus area for home office, exercise or craft studio, and relax in the pristine spa-like en-suite bath with a deep, jetted, soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and dual vanity. 3 comfortable bedrooms on the 2nd floor boast large closets and share 2 bathrooms (one with THREE SINKS and separate tub and shower, the other with shower/tub combination), loft, and convenient laundry closet with full-size front-loading washer dryer + additional storage. The lower level boasts an expansive recreation room with gas insert brick fireplace, & wet bar - perfect for entertaining. Room for wine cellar by the second stairwell and a guest retreat in the 4th bedroom serviced by a full bathroom with walk-in shower plus an additional laundry room w/ sink. The generous back yard includes a gas line for grilling, turf yard, tuff shed, steel planter beds, deck, stone & pavers along garage, perfect for entertaining. 2 separate HVAC systems. RO water system with hot & cold water tap. GREAT LOCATION: Proximity to highway 90 / 94 Kennedy Expressway via Irving Park Road, minutes to Brown Line Irving Park Station & Irving Park Metra Station & along a main CTA bus route. Shop Mariano's, Cermak Fresh Market, Beograd Meat Market, Joong Boo Market, L&M Fine Foods, & Walgreens. ACCESS TO GREEN AND NATURAL SPACES: enjoy Horner Park's new river bike path with playgrounds, multiple athletic fields, dog park, tennis courts, community events & cultural programming plus McFetridge Sports Center & indoor ice rink. ENJOY NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITES: Raisu, Patino's Grill,The Kedzie Inn, Mima's Taste of Cuba, Cafe Beograd, Easy Street Pizza & Patio, Kale My Name, Angelo's Wine Bar, Avvio, Pisolino Italian Market, Burning Bush Brewery, The Churro Waffle, & Coffee from Dark Matter, Ritual, & Coffee Joint. This home lives well. Must See.