CHARMING BLACK AND WHITE DUTCH COLONIAL - CHICAGOLAND AREA

Vintage Black and White Dutch Colonial built 1928 with recent structural engineering report confirming house in good structural condition to give buyer piece-of-mind. Located in Villa Park, IL (near Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook without the price tag) within driving distance of major freeways 83, 88, 355, 290, 294, 55 plus walking distance to Train station making commuting easy to anywhere in Chicago and the West Chicago Suburbs. Close to all amenities including walk to post office, hair salon, car repair/body shop, accountant, restaurants, drug and grocery store. Happy, bright 2 story, 3 BR (large master bedroom), 1.5 bathroom house with attic and above-ground dry, newer Perma-sealed basement with sump pump. Rough plumbing in basement for additional bathroom. Several windows in basement provide great light. Additional storage area with walk-out to yard. Newer electrical to basement. Central heating and air: warm in winter & cool in summer with great air circulation thoughout year. New washer, dryer 220V, wash sink and gas stove in kitchen. New lights throughout house and new electrical to a 2-car garage. Electric fire alarm 2nd floor with all outlets inspected by electrician and grounded. Newer shingles to roof. Hardwood floors throughout 1st and 2nd level that extend under carpet in family & sun room as well as under tile in dining room ready for re-finishing if that is your preference. First level foyer with closet (uncommon in this price range), family room, sun room, dining room with walk-out to 2-tiered deck, kitchen with island, good cupboard space, sitting area, sunlight, and powder room on first floor at entrance to basement. Second level with hall, bathroom, 3 bedrooms with oversize master bedroom and walk up to attic, all with good closet space. Beautiful lot with trees and large yard. Potential for large garden in back, child play structure, or pet-run. Safe, quiet, tree-lined neighborhood with brick Church at end of street sheltering noise of St. Charles Ave. Nice neighbors. Compare to other properties in this price range in the area and we are certain you will be pleased. Original asking price >$279,000 with frequent adjustments with change in market. We are selling property for less than paid for originally ("upside down") not including all additions above, thus adjusting for the market. Recent large price reduction today (>$10,000) to $229,000 having changed to FSBO from a realtor to try to seek a faster sale before interest rates change. This will facilitate our necessary move, though we will honestly miss this wonderful place!!! Feel free to call with questions such as property taxes and average utility costs and to set up an appointment for a walk-through. Thank you for looking!

HOUSE CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT AS OF AUGUST 8/09; PLEASE STILL CALL/CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS IN CASE DEAL FALLS THROUGH FROM BUYER STANDPOINT. THANKS