1802 W Diversey Pkwy

About This Home

Rare, single-family home inside the gated “Picardy Place” community on very quiet, safe and private street. Feel like you're living in the suburbs in the middle of the city of Chicago. Walking distance to Hamlin Park, Chi Chi Wang Park, Wrightwood Park, Costco, Home Depot, Target, 2 Jewel Osco, the post office, Aldi, Menards, and Midtown Athletic Club and more. 76 Bus stop is immediately outside the community. Private, HUGE 650 sq foot roof-deck with skyline city views and pergola (not pictured, but it's built in!), roof level wet bar, and additional multiple outdoor spaces including a small yard with herb garden, and a back deck off the kitchen. Master Bedroom: Large, beautiful master bedroom with THREE large walk in closets and on-suite bathroom with updated shower and a double vanity. Attached, 2-car garage with TONS of storage. Garage has hook ups to add heating if you wish to do so independently, but heating is not hooked up or provided. Garage has 2 very large storage closets, one of which is temperature controlled (great for a wine cellar!) The photos do not show updates to the garge, but the garage has been majorly upgraded with built in cabinet storage, a work bench, and a bunch of ceiling rack storage. This is in addition to the 2 closets inside the garage. Plenty of space to park 2 cars plus store bikes, decorations etc. Additional permit parking available (1 car per unit max, unassigned, first come first serve) in the center of the community. The small yard on ground floor has paved areas and has been updated with low maintenance landscaping and an herb garden. Backyard and herb garden are tenant responsibility if you wish to maintain it. Great for small dogs. Basic landscaping of the front bushes / front yard is included with the HOA. Backyard care is tenant responsibility, but back yard is grass-free and incredibly low maintenance. Laundry room with utility sink, built in drying racks, and front loading washer and Dryer are on the bedroom floor making laundry incredible easy and accessible- no lugging clothes up and down the stairs. Plus additional storage The house is excellent for hosting, with large kitchen, stainless steel appliances, wet bar on roof level, and more than enough space for a grill and outdoor appliances in the multiple outdoor areas. 2 dining areas, including a kitchen table nook area with HUGE storage benches. Can be used as a play area or dining area or "flexible space". Kitchen has tons of cabinet storage, massive built in convection drawer microwave, a formal dining room and open concept living room. Fireplace is aesthetic only and does not/cannot burn. Wainscoting throughout main floor. Recently refinished hardwood floors throughout the home with the exception of master and secondary bedroom which have carpet. Bedroom #3 has been updated to hardwood floors (not pictured) Picardy Place Community is beautiful, safe, close knit and hosts multiple annual community sanctioned events which are great for children and families, including Trick or Treating, a community block party and more. The community houses primarily young professionals and families.