Welcome to 1653 N Parkside Avenue, a classic Chicago bungalow located in the Austin community offering charm, space, and future potential. The main level features a welcoming foyer entry, a bright living room with a gas fireplace and beautiful stained-glass windows, and a formal dining room ideal for entertaining. Just off the dining room is a versatile bedroom with double doors and convenient access to the kitchen. The kitchen includes modern touches and leads to an enclosed sun porch for additional living space. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and an additional bathroom, with one bedroom providing access to a rooftop area. Downstairs, the full basement stretches the entire length of the home and already features brand-new concrete flooring and rough-in plumbing for a future bathroom offering incredible potential to expand your living space, create a recreation area, or design the ultimate entertainment level. This home is a perfect blend of classic Chicago architecture, generous space, and future opportunity ready for its next chapter.