THE HOME YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR
5821 Colfax Ave in the top rated Kenny neighborhood.
THE INTRODUCTION: Before you even lay eyes the home you are experiencing the lovely tree lined street with sidewalks & well kept homes either side, then you are met with the timeless stone facade & inviting dormer windows reminiscent of the cape cod aesthetic, with that stunning Autumn Blaze Maple standing to attention, WELCOME HOME!
THE MAIN LEVEL: As you enter you are met with a sophisticated formal living room, warm natural light flooding through the bay window, wood burning fireplace with striking brick detail with the original oak floors completing the refined look.
The dining room with original built ins, a peak through to the rear yard & a door leading to the quaint 3 season porch....You know your morning brew is going to taste better living here as it receives all the morning sun!
The kitchen with its rich color palette, functional layout, 2 ample sized bedrooms & central full bath round out this level.
THE PRIMARY BEDROOM: The upper level with its picturesque dormer windows, great storage & ample size has maintained the original features of home with the built-ins & vibrant blue walls.
THE LOWER LEVEL: Expansive & cozy at the same time, a welcoming space for relaxing in front of the TV, a flex space that the current owner, a musician uses & another area used for visitors staying that can easily be changed into a 4th bedroom with ease, an updated 3/4 bathroom + storage round this level out.
THE REAR YARD: Adjacent to the 3 season porch you have the limestone patio lined with hydrangeas perfect for outdoor dining & entertaining, a flat grassed area that is fenced and a 2 car garage.
WHY IT STANDS OUT? Along with everything stated above, this home has been well cared for & loved, this home also has a number of updates include, Anderson windows installed in 2016. New appliances, kitchen and laundry 2018) New toilets (2018) New furnace 2023 *SEE FULL LIST OF UPDATES BELOW*
The photos are memorable, but in person, the home is unforgettable!
Type:
Single family built in 1942, Cape Cod style
Bedrooms:
3 ( expansive primary on upper, 2 on the main, a 4th can be added with relative ease in the lower)
Bathrooms:
2 (Full on main and 3/4 on the lower)
Square Feet:
2079 sqft, 1429 above ground with 650 below + storage space
Garage:
2 (detached, 500sqft)
Price:
$575,000
Updates:
Annual inspection & cleaning of chimney flue/crown/cap (November 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025) · Painted garage & front door (2026) · Garage concrete slab stabilization with PolyRenewal foam (2026)—buyer will inherit paid active service plan with Groundworks® all project warranties. · Repaired Dryer (2026) · Repaired whole-home humidifier (2025) · New soft-close LiftMaster Garage Door motor (2025) · Air Conditioner – inspected and cleaned (2025) · Refrigerator – motor replaced, water line and ice maker repaired (2025) · Dishwasher – inspected, cleaned & repaired plumbing line (2024) · New Lenox Furnace with electrostatic air filter (2023) · Basement mold mitigation, including new Sump Pump System with dedicated electrical circuit & new large-capacity Dehumidifier (2023)—buyer will inherit paid active service plan with Groundworks® & all project warranties. · Repaired & sealed mortar cracks in front stone steps & side door steps (2023) · Planted Autumn Blaze Maple tree in front yard (2023) · Repaired main floor bathroom sink drain & replaced plumbing with PVC pipes (2023) · Removed diseased Magnolia trees at NW corner of the house (2022) · Three-season porch refresh – new flooring, crown molding, trim, ceiling fan, and paint (2021) · New Anderson Windows storm door (side door) (2021) · Upgraded basement lighting to LED (2021) · New Moen kitchen faucet (2021) · Updated under cabinet lighting to LED (2020) · New Dishwasher (2019) · Updated disposal, dishwasher, and drain plumbing (2019) · New Gas Range (2019) · Added recessed LED lighting in kitchen (2019) · Added driveway gate (2019) · New Washer & Dryer (2018) · New toilets (both bathrooms) (2018) · Replaced front sidewalk (approx. 12 ft) (2018) · Updated bathtub drain (2017) · Rebuilt chimney cap (2017) · Replaced back (three-season porch) entry door (2017)
A A R O N S P I T E R I
6514104080
Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
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