198 S Hawthorne Avenue

Welcome to this picture-perfect home in one of Elmhurst's most desirable "walk to" locations - College View. Get ready to fall for this sweet 4-bedroom, 2.1 bath, beauty that has been redone to perfection! 2600 sq ft + basement. Inside, the remodeled open floor plan offers an easy flow, with tons of natural light and rich hardwoods (white oak engineered, wide plank & sand able). Arch doorways add to the old world charm. The oversized living/great room has lots of windows & a wood burning fireplace (new marble surround). The dining room is right off the kitchen with two walls of windows & space for the large holiday crowd. The all new white well-thought out kitchen has quartz countertops, backsplash, top stainless appliances, an island, pantry closet, island seating & table space - all open to the family room that overlooks the yard. Updated 1st floor bath. Private office or 4th bedroom on the 1st floor as well. The 2nd floor also has the same hardwood floors, 2 large bedrooms & walk-in closets, a full bathroom with 2 sinks & a hard to find primary suite with 2 walk-in closets (one is cedar). & a new private bath. The all basement has a rec space, laundry room (new washer & dryer), office, bedroom or playroom/craft room & a 2nd rec/exercise space ready to finish to your own needs. So much storage in the home. So Many more "news": carpet on the stairs, custom shades (FR & DR) new roof (2022), new CAC (2017 & 2025), new FA (2022 & 2013), freshly painted walls & doors, all windows have been replaced, new front door. chimney tuck pointing (2020), Overhead sewers (2010), sump (2020), insulation (2019) & HWH (2023). Enjoy the amazing yard with an oversized deck, professional landscape, sprinkler system, gas line for the grill & 2+ car garage with addition - 7 foot garage door & attic storage. And to complete this package this stellar location is close to schools, town, train, library & more.