5414 N Menard Avenue Chicago, IL 60630

The home that grows with you. There's a house on N Menard Avenue that seems to understand something most homes don't: life doesn't stay the same, & your home shouldn't have to either. Today it's just you, settling into the first floor's formal living room & dining space, imagining Sunday football afternoons or quiet dinner parties with friends. Then next year it's your parents moving into the second floor, close enough for Sunday dinners, far enough for everyone's independence. Or next year, your oldest is coming home from college and needs their own independence. Or it's the entrepreneur in you, setting up an Airbnb or rental unit, helping offset the mortgage. Maybe it's a home office, a podcast studio, a guest suite for visiting family. This home holds space for all of it - 3 separate living areas, each with its own private entry, ready to become whatever this next season of your life requires. Step outside, & your lifestyle continues. Situated on an oversized lot (33X124) Bring your green thumb to life! Buying a home for Rover.. He'll love the yard. Location! Directly across the street, Gladstone Park offers over an acre of activities- a field house, a t-ball field, a junior soccer field, a brand-new ADA-accessible soft-surface playground, a spray pool for hot summer days, & outdoor basketball court. If you'd rather stay home & let the sunshine come to you, this house gives you three ways to do it: a front porch for morning coffee, a west-facing sunroom that holds onto the afternoon light, & a 2nd floor deck for evenings that don't want to end. Inside, the first floor offers a formal living room, gorgeous hardwood floors, a dedicated dining space, two spacious bedrooms, and a beautifully updated full bathroom finished with subway tile & a walk-in shower. The kitchen offers the space to create the perfect meal to share with friends & family. The enclosed porch adds a bonus room for extra living space or storage. Upstairs, the second floor offers a different chapter entirely. Picture it as a primary suite with a second kitchen for slow, lazy mornings. Picture it as an in-law arrangement or income-producing rental. Picture it as your personal retreat, with its own outdoor deck just steps from a spacious bedroom that comfortably fits a king-size bed, backed by great closet space. The bathroom here doesn't hold back either - a soaking jacuzzi tub. Downstairs, the finished basement rounds out the home's story with tile flooring & a newly retiled showed, offering flexible space for a home gym, a crafting corner, a playroom, or a private guest suite. You'll love the bonus bedroom in the basement. A playroom, or home office. Laundry room and work bench, is an added bonus. Updates & upgrades include a new main plumbing stack & complete first-floor bathroom plumbing, fixtures, tile, shower door, vanity, toilet, and paint. Newley updated basement shower. Outside, the story continues with updated landscaping, a repoured front concrete step, a rebuilt chimney, and side steps replaced with durable PVC lumber. Peace of mind upgrades include a new water heater & sump pump, both installed in 2020, along with high-end window treatments throughout - including a convertible blind and privacy shade on the second floor. Location! This home offers easy access to I-90, with O'Hare International Airport just 15 minutes away. Commuters will appreciate a 5-minute walk to the UP-NW Metra line and a 20-minute walk to the CTA Blue Line. Everyday errands are simple with Andy's Deli within walking distance, & neighborhood favorites like Habetler Bowling, Highway House, Elly's, Baked by Jane, Vaughns & Paterno's just around the corner. Nightlife at Jet's, The Garage Bar or a nice dinner at Pasta D'arte. For those who love the outdoors, Ted Lechowicz Woods is nearby, offering walking trails, hiking paths, and a peaceful picnic area. This is more than a house. It's a home that has room for every version of your story - past, present, and whatever comes next