A rare blend of historic character & modern comfort, this beautifully maintained 2-story home is located in Itasca's Historic District, offering an exceptional setting for both recreation & commuting ~~ Thoughtfully updated over the years, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, generous gathering spaces & spacious backyard with storage shed ~~ THE MAIN LEVEL welcomes you with hardwood floors & abundant natural light, beginning with the original solid oak oval front door & arched doorway. The living room features a fireplace & built-in shelving, flowing into a classic dining room with chandelier. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, imported quarry tile flooring & table space. Also on the main level: a large bedroom, full bath with linen closet, family room with adjacent den highlighted by a wall of windows, ceiling fan, antique light fixture, and slider to the deck. A long / wide hallway with multiple closets and a side entry leads to the attached 2.5-car garage with pull-down attic ladder. ~~ UPSTAIRS you'll find three bedrooms, each with its own personality, plus a shared full hall bath featuring a large cedar closet. ~~ THE BASEMENT provides laundry, utilities & storage space. ~~ ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS include an expansive yard, large deck, gas-line grill, storage shed & attached garage. Recent updates include: installation of new baffles & insulation (2026), 30' chimney liner (2026), attic & basement remediation w/warranty (2026), HVAC ductwork cleaned (2026), encapsulate & moisture barrier of crawlspace & foundation walls (2026), exterior stucco maintenance & paint (2025), interior paint (2025), furnace & A/C (2021), water heater (2019), deck (9 yrs) ~~ IDEAL LOCATION just blocks from the Metra, downtown Itasca, parks, nature preserves & the Park District Recreation & Fitness Center, with easy access to major transportation corridors ~~ This may be where your next chapter begins-Welcome Home!