Home Details for 732 S Kenilworth Avenue

Beautiful 4+bedroom/2.5 bath home on the highly sought-after 700 block of South Kenilworth. Situated on an oversized 50x150' corner lot, this American Four Square home features original details including a wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookcases and cabinetry, hardwood floors, fully functional pocket doors, and 12 stunning art glass windows. The lovely open front porch greets you before you enter the light-filled foyer which provides glimpses of much of the first floor. The double parlor offers flexible living space complete with a fireplace and many windows. The generous dining room has a refinished beamed ceiling, a built-in sideboard, and French doors to the backyard. The kitchen boasts radiant heated floors, custom cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a peninsula with seating. A powder room is conveniently located off the foyer. The unique stairway to the second floor can be entered from the kitchen or the foyer and has a lovely window seat on the landing just under the art glass bay windows. Each of the 4 second floor bedrooms has its own unique features. One bedroom has built-in cabinetry and an entry to the tandem room which provides excellent space for a second-floor office or play area. All the bedrooms have generous closets. The second-floor bath has heated floors and a clawfoot tub with shower. The unfinished walk-up attic is huge and awaits transformation to even more living space. The seller is happy to provide design plans to the buyer. The full semi-finished basement has another bedroom or office with its own entrance, full bath, a family room, large laundry room, and huge storage closet. The back yard has a pergola-covered paver patio and deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A one-car garage exists, and room to add more parking is available. Additional improvements include: 6 ductless mini-splits (AC) and 2 compressors (2022), electrical upgrades including recessed lighting, added outlets, newer 200 AMP panel (2022), newer tankless water heater (2020), newer basement flooring (2020), newer washer and dryer (2020), new floor in tandem room (2026), freshly painted in many rooms (2026). The location is ideal, close to the Blue Line, parks, schools and shopping.

• Cooling Information

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air
  • Other

• House Interior

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Built-in Features
  • Beamed Ceilings

• Parking

  • Detached
  • Garage

• Basement

  • Partially Finished
  • Full

• Fire Place

  • Living Room
  • Wood Burning

• Heating Information

  • Natural Gas