444 N Evergreen Avenue

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Rare investment opportunity in Elmhurst. Legal non-conforming 2-flat. Currently in use as single family residence- layout easily allows for conversion between single and multi-unit. Located just 2 blocks from Berens Park, a 10 minute walk to the Elmhurst City Centre / train station, and a 15 min drive to O''''Hare airport, this updated and well maintained sided/stucco 2-flat+ is a fantastic investment opportunity! This property sits on a HUGE 68 x 207 foot extra deep lot and features an amazing 4-car garage with a unique deck attached plus additional driveway parking and a yard large enough for a football field. Each unit offers a great layout, spacious rooms, and fine finishes.The first floor unit features recently refinished hardwood flooring (oak and maple) throughout, large living room, oversized dining room, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets and ceiling fans, a huge updated bath with walk-in shower plus whirlpool tub and heated floor, a completely updated eat-in kitchen with hi-end appliances, cabinets and granite counters, a spacious, enclosed front sun porch, new windows and intricate The full size basement is accessible from the first floor unit as well as having a separate outside entrance. The basement contains a laundry, storage and a shop area as well as a separate partially finished space perfect for a studio ''''inlaw apartment'''' or self contained home office -- space has a galley kitchen, a full bath with shower, a living area and a bedroom. All roofing was replaced in 2018 and siding repainted; windows and doors updated to high security+efficiency models. Each unit has its own controllable heating and air conditioning and separately billed gas and electric meters. This is a TURN-KEY offering for a partial or full rental operation. Both units are completely furnished and property is being sold ready-to-rent if buyer needs a furnished home. Great opportunity for an owner occupant or investor to collect income and build equity. Quiet neighborhood with wonderful neighbors, in a top school district. Home is updated yet retains many original features/touches from the early 1900''''s --- the original 100+ year-old oak floors and trim have been restored (by hand), interior doors have ''''skeleton'''' key locks (with keys) and decorative cast iron hinges, bedrooms have transom (above door) windows with turn-of-the-century stained glass, all rooms have intricate crown molding, etc. BUT, home also has modern touches such as digital/keyless door deadbolts, heated ceramic tile floor in the bath, in-wall USB power outlets through-out, ethernet ports in nearly every room, remote control ceiling fans, and LED lighting throughout. Second floor flat is not currently leased but was generating $900/month plus separate utilities. Estimated current asking rent could be higher. 1st floor unit could rent for approx. $2,400/month.