941 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL

About 941 Marengo Avenue

Charming Two-Flat on an Extra-Wide Lot - Your Home, with Built-In Income Potential! This rare 60-foot-wide lot offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the space, comfort and yard of a single-family home while benefiting from rental income. Family-owned and lovingly maintained, this two-unit property is ideal for an owner-occupant looking for a long-term tenant, short-term rental/Airbnb or multi-generational living. From the moment you arrive, you'll be drawn in by the inviting curb appeal and the welcoming open front porch-a perfect spot to sip your favorite beverage. The main-level unit lives like a home, with a private entrance, foyer, spacious living room with plantation shutters, formal dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, a full bath, and a sunroom that overlooks the lush backyard. This unit also features an interior staircase to the basement for added privacy. Upstairs, the second unit also has it's own entrance and features a spacious front bedroom with French doors, a cozy living room, a second bedroom with giant walk-in closet, full bath, eat-in kitchen, and a large back porch for three-season enjoyment or additional storage. The unfinished basement offers laundry, separate storage areas and potential for future finishing with a staircase already built in from the owners unit as well as a back staircase for tenants to have laundry access. Set on more than a double lot, the fenced in backyard is a true retreat-perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Thoughtfully landscaped with blooming perennials that return year after year, plus a dedicated side garden space ready for your seasonal plantings. A two-car garage and additional rear/side parking space add convenience. All of this in an unbeatable location-just a short walk to the Blue Line, minutes to I-290, Forest Park Pool, and the Park District, the dog park, and Madison Street's shopping and dining. Don't miss this chance to own a home that offers both lifestyle and income potential on a beautiful lot.

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