Spacious, versatile, tranquil home in prime Bucktown location. This open plan home, built in 2000, is peaceful because of special sound insulated windows and offers the layout you've been looking for. The Owners' 2400 s.f. 3 BR 2.5 bath duplex-up is ready for immediate move-in! Island kitchen, family room, living room, dining room, and powder room on the 1st floor, plus three large bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs. Why settle for a home built last century? The main level boasts a large island kitchen (new appliances 2024), an adjoining family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a huge living/dining combo, and a powder room. Real 3/4" oak flooring, not vinyl. Upstairs, the cathedral-ceiling primary suite features twin walk-in closets, a whirlpool tub, separate shower, and double sinks. Two additional bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, share a second full bath, along with a convenient laundry. The garden unit (completely remodeled in 2022) offers an exterior separate entrance for privacy, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths (a rarity), generating rental income sufficient for your property taxes PLUS part of your mortgage. Can Airbnb. The original architectural plan allows an easy duplex-down expansion into a 5-bed, 3-full bath, 2-half bath home. New house roof in 2017, all mechanicals have been replaced since this was built. Your clients could do cosmetic remodeling without the cost of new mechanicals, structural changes or even appliances. This home also sits in the top-rated CPS Level 1+ Burr Elementary and A+ St. Mary of the Angels schools. Unbeatable location-half a block to the 606 Trail, Walsh Park, Metra's Cortland stop (express to downtown), and neighborhood favorites like Mable's Table, Bucktown Pub, and The Hurley Tap. Listed S.F. is from VHT Studios