3817 N Massachusetts Ave | $749,000 | Active

Charming urban sanctuary offers the perfect blend of modern updates and timeless character. Quintessential craftsman construction, tight-knit neighborhood pride, lovingly updated but not stripped of its charm, with beautiful hardwoods, wood moldings and original period details. Everything about this home feels right! Soft earthy colors, big picture windows, and open but defined spaces give you home-sweet-home vibes. Sunny and spacious living, dining and kitchen spaces spill into each other with the addition of the newly opened up kitchen featuring an island, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, cabinets and a sweet breakfast nook that could offer extra pantry space or a homework spot. Two nice sized bedrooms and a full bathroom round out the main level. The primary bedroom upstairs feels like a retreat from the rest of the house and offers privacy and tons of storage space. There is an updated bathroom with a walk-in shower and a new barn style door, walk-in closet area, double side closets and and another sweet attic style room that has potential as another office or play space. Owners used this as a library and reading room. Down stairs, you can access the spacious basement both inside and out as it has an exterior entry. This large basement space has a shop area, laundry area with the original cement utility sink! This space was mostly recently used as the kitchen and dining room during the kitchen remodel! Enjoy the yard with with mature landscaping, patio and detached garage for your gear. Many newer systems like furnace, A/C, driveway and garage door and opener. So many cozy spaces to curl up with a good book in this charming Overlook Triangle home. Just a half block to the nature patch and park with expansive views of the river, bridges, and Forest Park. Minutes to transit, Mississippi, and downtown. Bike score 93!