344 W Goethe Ave.

This all masonry Old Town Single Family home sits on a rare oversized 26x141 lot. Located in the Lincoln Park High School District. The N/S/W exposure sheds wonderful light. Main level ceilings 9'10". Since 2017 it has been almost entirely updated, with great attention to detail. The flexible open living room, with a direct vent gas fireplace and limestone hearth creates a warm and inviting aesthetic. The kitchen was updated in 2017: new soft close cabinets with pullout shelves for easy access and quartz countertops. 2018 addition a SubZero frig and Bosch DW and 2020: a Bosch double oven. A well maintained 6-burner Viking cooktop with a griddle accessory - a cook's dream- completes the space. French doors from the Great Room open to a small deck, which leads to a gardener's oasis. The award winning yard features a beautiful Spruce tree and Koi pond which have been lovingly cared for, in addition to many perennial and seasonal plants. (The owner will remove the tree and pond if requested.) The large Primary Suite vaulted ceiling is over 11". It offers wonderful custom closets; the bath was totally renovated, including Grohe fixtures, Miseno toilet, Kohler tub and sinks, Robern medicine cabinets w/ electric outlets and a quartz countertop. There are heated floor tiles for cold Winter mornings! Two more bedrooms share another updated bath. The lower level is great for entertaining; new carpet in 2018.. A 4th bedroom/office/workout room with abundant closets for storage. The lower level bath, with heated tile floors, was also renovated in 2018. A 2-car detached garage is accessed by a security gate for the homeowner's association. Other important updates: Brand new windows in the upstairs South Br and in 2017 all new windows with the exception of the powder room the two East-facing Great room. 2017: Energy Star HVAC. 2018: Custom lighting on main level and Primary BR. This home is part of a fee simple homeowner's association ($450/quarterly) It includes snow removal/yard maintenance, private scavenger and upkeep of common areas (alleys, privacy alley gates, etc.) The seller installed a Cedar fence on the street side and the homeowners will add a new 120' Cedar fence and gate between the homes in the near future which has been paid by the owner. Very convenient access to shopping, transportation and all of Chicago's wonderful amenities!