For sale by owner
    • $165,000

    221 E Grove St, Utica, IL 61373

    3beds
    1,691sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1925
    6,250 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $98/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Cozy fireplaceOriginal woodworkMature treesStained glass light fixtureFull-size basementBar areaAdditional parking spaces
    **Charming 3-bedroom Cottage Home in the Heart of Downtown Utica** Welcome to this cozy and character-filled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home full of timeless charm nestled right in the heart of downtown Utica, IL. Located just one block from local restaurants and boutiques and only a mile from the natural beauty of Starved Rock State Park, this lovingly cared-for home offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and functionality. Inside, you’ll find beautiful refinished hardwood floors and rich original woodwork throughout. Each bedroom offers a spacious walk-in closet, and the full bath includes a relaxing jetted tub. The large kitchen features a charming pass-through window to the dining room, perfect for entertaining. The dining room showcases a striking stained glass light fixture and elegant French doors that open to the inviting living room, where a cozy fireplace and sparkling crystal chandelier await. Step through another set of French doors into a sunroom filled with warmth and sunlight. Enjoy quiet mornings on the covered front porch, peaceful evenings in the screened-in side porch, and sunny afternoons in the spacious, foliage-filled yard. The full-size basement includes two bonus rooms for storage, a bar area, a standalone shower, and washer/dryer hookups. The property also features a detached 1-car garage, additional parking spaces, and a lovely yard filled with mature trees and vibrant flowers. A temporary wheelchair access ramp is currently in place at the front entrance and can be removed if desired. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, full-time residence, or investment opportunity, this cottage is full of potential and personality. **Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Utica’s charm — schedule your showing today!*
    What the owner loves about this home
    I love the large rooms and the original woodwork that has been taken care of though the years. The kitchen, dining room and living room all have unique light fixtures that you would not find in just any home. There are a ton of windows making the house full of light during the day. Every room and hallway has a door plus there are 3 sets of windowed french doors leading to the sunroom, side porch and living room. The new wall air conditioner (2 years old) keeps the entire home cooled and the heat, although baseboard is boiler steamed. This too is a newer unit as well as the roof is newer. My favorite place is the side enclosed porch. It's perfect to sit in and have coffee in the mornings, relax and listen to the birds. It's also nice to sit out during the evenings and hear the local bands play from down the block. Once you go back inside you don't hear a thing. The pass through window is also a great feature, especially when we had company. Bar stools or tall chairs can be placed here as well for additional seating. Although there is carpet in the living and dining rooms currently, underneath is the same refinished original hard wood flooring that can be seen throughout the remainder of the home. The front entrance currently has a temporary wheel chair ramp set up, but we will give the buyer the information for the company that installed it who will remove it at no cost should they not want it. The home is around 100 years old from our best estimate but has been maintained beautifully. You simply won't find another like it.
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