3111 W Wilson Ave.

Welcome to your lovely new home, a historic certified Chicago Arts and Crafts Bungalow, located in desirable East Albany Park, border of Ravenswood Manor area. The front entry door of this home leads into a spacious foyer. Then walk into an expansive living room perfect for entertaining guests and hosting holiday celebrations for family and friends. The all brick Arts and Crafts Bungalow showcases the original characteristics of this historic home, including a decorative fireplace and built-in bookcases in the living room. The living room flows into a separate extra-large dining room which features gorgeous original woodwork throughout, including crown molding, a coffered ceiling, and a built-in buffet. This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home features a Master Bedroom with a large walk-in closet. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms each have original built-in blanket chests above each closet for extra storage. The 3rd bedroom also has an adjacent 3 season sunroom which looks out onto the lovely perennial garden. Central heat and air throughout. Upstairs, recent improvements include newly finished oak hardwood floors throughout, a maple floor in the kitchen, an exquisitely remodeled bathroom with vintage design accents, and freshly painted rooms. Other improvements include newer Anderson windows in two of the bedrooms and kitchen. The wide-open attic is insulated and waiting for the opportunity to create the many possibilities of your dreams. You'll find a spacious and open family room area, a half bath, and an extra-large laundry room, all freshly painted as you head to the lower level. The lower level also showcases a wet bar (tiki-style) perfect for entertaining. The lower level has Anderson windows throughout. Plenty of closets and storage areas are found throughout the lower level. A new water heater was installed in 2021. The lower level leads out to a lovingly cared for perennial garden which features mature lilac and crabapple trees, both of which display beautiful lavender and fuchsia blooms in the springtime. Towards the back of the yard, you'll discover a large brick paver patio area, perfect for enjoying summer BBQs. Recent improvements to the home and garden area include tuckpointing, a new cedar privacy fence, and cedar back porch stairs with accent lighting. This home has low taxes and is located in the Bateman School District; a Level 1 rated CPS school. The house is a short walk to the Francisco Brown Line stop and the Kedzie shopping corridor, featuring many excellent ethnic restaurants and food markets. Enjoy a leisurely walk to Lincoln Square, Horner Park, or enjoy a bike ride along the 312 River Run Trail.