10551 Essex Street

Spacious and beautifully updated brick home with 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a bonus 4th bedroom in the walk-out English basement. This move-in-ready home features a charming brick exterior, long driveway, perennial landscaping, and a cozy front porch. Inside, enjoy vaulted ceilings, freshly refinished hardwood floors, an open living and dining area, and a fireplace that is perfect for gatherings. The eat-in kitchen was remodeled in 2012 and includes granite counters, upgraded backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a 5-burner stove, and plenty of storage. It also provides direct access to the expansive backyard patio. The yard is easy to maintain and includes a spacious garage and beautiful gardens, perfect for outdoor events. The finished basement adds extra living space with a large rec room, bonus 4th bedroom, oversized laundry room, bonus crawl storage, and a private entrance to the backyard. It is ideal for an in-law suite, home office, or extra living area. The primary bedroom features hardwood floors, ample closet space, and neutral paint. Guests enjoy their private bedroom and a recently restored mid-century 2nd-floor bathroom. Upgrades include some replaced windows, living and dining room windows in 2015, bathroom windows in July 2025, front door in 2022, roof in 2025, furnace/AC in 2021, and water heater in 2022. The home is located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood close to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, and major highways, and is equally convenient to O'Hare and Midway airports.