374 Park Avenue

Built sometime between 1901 and 1911, this is the kind of old Grant Park house people wait around for and then kick themselves when they miss. Her proportions are right, her original details are still intact, and she has not been stripped of her personality in the name of someone else's bad renovation decisions. Inside, tall windows bring in fantastic natural light and show off the good stuff: original unpainted trim, hardwood floors, stained glass, two original fireplaces, and 12.5-foot ceilings with original coves in the entry and main living spaces. A wide center hallway and big, well-proportioned rooms give her the kind of scale and flow that newer homes are always failing to recreate. With 2,401 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, there is plenty of space here. The kitchen has brand new appliances and room to evolve. The baths are ready for a thoughtful refresh. And that is part of the appeal. The next owner gets to start with strong bones, real character, and a house that has not already been updated into oblivion. An expansive unfinished basement and crawlspace add a ton of useful space for storage or workshop setup. The furnace was replaced in 2024, so she will be warm while the plans come together. There is also an electric-gated brick parking pad for two cars, which is no small thing in this part of town. Set north of the park, she is close to so much of what people love about Grant Park, including the Larkin and Little Tart Bakeshop, neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, and the small businesses that give the area its character. It is connected, established, and genuinely enjoyable to live in. Some houses have square footage. Some houses have presence. She has both, along with the kind of original character that cannot be recreated once it is gone. Drop everything and go see her.