1014 S Kenilworth Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

** Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best Deadline noon on Tuesday, Sept 9th! ** Charming, surprisingly spacious, and move-in ready Oak Park bungalow beckons! The inviting front porch welcomes you into the generous home featuring sundrenched rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork and tall ceilings. Host your largest parties in the sizable living room featuring ample room for multiple conversation areas, or cozy up with loved ones by the gas fireplace, which is surrounded by built-in bookcases. This living space is extended by a fantastic sunporch featuring three walls of tall, large windows that flood the living spaces with light. The living room leads to the generous dining room, where you can easily feed your large holiday gatherings. Cooking your gourmet meals or prepping snacks is a delight in the bright, thoughtfully designed, cheery kitchen featuring quality cabinetry, contemporary backsplash and all stainless appliances (stove - '25; Bosch dishwasher - '23; microwave - '22). The adjoining breakfast nook boasts additional cabinetry and countertops - perfect for storage and appliances! The great-sized, connecting first-floor family room is absolutely ideal for game nights, movie nights, play space or everyday life. A generous, fresh, full first-floor bathroom is convenient for guests as well as for day-to-day living. A front handy drop-zone and a large back mudroom that leads to the back deck complete this first level. When you're ready to retire, head upstairs where you'll find three generous bedrooms with big windows, abundant natural light and all with fantastic closets! A second cheerful full bath (refreshed in 2020) with a convenient step-in shower rounds out this level. Need even more space? Head down to the high and dry lower level where you'll find a large, partially finished rec-room that's waiting for your ideas, an unfinished space that was used as an art studio, plenty of storage space, and a laundry area with a large sink. Outside, you'll find a large deck that's meant for al-fresco dining, hosting your Fall BBQs or enjoying a moment of serenity that leads to the lush backyard. The low-maintenance yard features mature trees and plantings, including several natives and a calming water feature. Parking includes a two-car garage that makes Chicago winters easier, plus a bonus parking space. Lots of updates in this well-maintained, move-in ready home - fresh paint throughout; furnace ('25); A/C ('25); tuckpointing ('25); windows (primary - '25; den, dining room and kitchen - '20; bedrooms and stairway - '19); deck and native plantings with brick sidewalk ('18); and more. This fantastic home is situated on a beautiful tree-lined street on one of the friendliest blocks in Oak Park with fun block parties that's minutes to schools, parks, pool, dog parks, shopping, groceries, ice cream, coffee, dining, public transportation, the 290, and so, so much more! This is the one you've been waiting for - welcome home!