Skokie IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Handsome 4 Bedroom Red Brick Colonial in premier NW Evanston location. This lovely home is in move-in condition and located on a lovely tree-lined street. Fabulous open floor plan including the family room, dining area, mud room and stunning kitchen with 42" wood cabinets, high-end appliances and oversized island. Formal living room with wood-burning fireplace opens to the three-season sun room. All four bedrooms are on the 2nd floor including the primary suite. Both the primary bathroom and hall bathroom are updated. The basement has a finished recreation room, ample storage and half bathroom-not fancy, but very functional. Hardwood floors throughout! Newer windows including the west facing sunroom. Most electrical and plumbing updated. Gorgeous landscaped backyard by Natures Perspective is fully fenced and has a large brick-paver patio. Wonderful location-steps from Perkins Woods forest preserve and Lincolnwood elementary school. Walk to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Central Street shopping and dining. The 201 bus on Central takes you to both Metra and "el" trains. Close to Northwestern University and Lake Michigan. Easy access to the expressway!

This is the home you have been waiting for - a classic, renovated 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath colonial set on a wide lot with a fenced, large quiet backyard and 2 1/2 car garage on a premier block surrounded by lovely homes and parks. A serene color palette, pristine white moldings, woodwork, pretty arches and hardwood floors throughout will make you feel right at home. Full of character and charm, this home has a circular first floor plan conducive to large family gatherings and entertaining. The entry opens to a large sun-filled living room with stately wood burning fireplace, mantel and built-in bookshelves. Adjacent sunroom overlooks the yard and gets east and south light. Cozy step- down family room feeds into the breakfast room and opens to the gorgeous kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, subway tile backsplash and herringbone pattern above the Wolf range with vented hood, stainless appliances and window over the sink complete this very functional space. The gracious dining room can be the next setting for your Thanksgiving dinner with the west-facing paned bow window overlooking the front yard. The second floor boasts four bedrooms plus an exercise room, laundry and two full baths. The spacious primary suite has abundant closet space and bath with walk-in shower, glass door, double vanity and loads of storage. The pretty staircase continues to the third floor which includes the fifth bedroom and full bath with bath tub. Convenient walk-in attic for all the family treasures! Enjoy the backyard and outdoor space with the L shaped patio that can be accessed by the back and side door for ease of entertaining. The coveted mudroom with built-in bench and shelves is conveniently located inside the back door. Unfinished basement with mechanicals and more storage. Easy walk to Bent Park, Willard Elementary and Central Street. Quick commute to Chicago by train or Edens expressway.