561 Edison Ave

Looking for a solid single family home with one of the largest remaining lots in Highland Park for your family? This 66' x 100' lot has a lovely single family century home that is much larger than it looks. Freshly painted and hardwood floors refinished, this home will appeal to new families looking for a large yard for potential pool space or sever the lot and rebuild new singles, semi's, or triplexes allowed within the zoning - R4UA (buyers to inquire re: future development). A large foyer welcomes you and your guests with French doors, traditional baseboards and trims in the Living room/Dining room, freshly refinished hardwood floors (Nov 2024) & unique wall sconce lighting. Living room has electric fireplace (no warranties) flanked by accent windows. The spacious dining room has another set of French doors to the kitchen and a traditional staircase to second floor. The kitchen offers a gas stove, granite counters, hood fan, dishwasher, new fridge and Island (Nov. 2024). The hub of this home is the kitchen that overlooks the family room & dining room. At the rear of the kitchen is the laundry area, powder room, and access to the unfinished basement. Find a spacious private deck, wooden shed, and fenced yard at the back of the property. The family room foyer has a double closet and accesses the front yard - perfect solution for messy winter boots. The bright and sunny loft area offers a perfect second family room, office/yoga space, or could make a 4th bedroom. The 2nd level above the original main house offers 3 bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom has unique wall sconces and a window seat that faces west. The other bedrooms are well sized with one having traditional built in shelving. Each Bedroom has closets and there are closets in the hallway. Some features include - interior wooden doors with glass knobs and traditional style latches, traditional wall sconces, hardwood floors in living/dining room/loft and accent windows, private deck, and shed. **** EXTRAS **** Home has quite level floors given the age of the home! Fenced back yard with large private deck. Some photos have been virtually staged. Some worn shingles replaced at top and sides in Nov 2024 after the exterior photos were taken. (id:54626)