$449,900

Amazing opportunity to own The Marcus Towle House, home to Hammond's first Mayor and designated a local landmark in 1984. This stately 3 story, all brick home was built in 1885, moved in 1907 and redesigned by L. Cosby Bernard, a prominent Region architect. This home features a formal living room w/fireplace, beamed ceiling and adjacent turret. Spacious dining room with beamed ceiling. Main floor has 11ft ceilings, French doors, 1 1/2 baths, sunroom, and library w/fireplace. Second floor has 5 bedrooms, third floor has 2 bedrooms plus a playroom/office, and bathroom. Large back staircase has access to all floors. Basement contains two sets of laundry, plenty of rooms for hobbies, storage, and two half baths. The large, two-story carriage house is 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths with income potential, also can be converted back to garage. Large lot with gardens, sheds, and plenty of parking. Whole house tuckpointed in 2022, front porch roof rebuilt 2016 and flat roof replaced, newer tile roof on carriage house. Both boilers replaced 2004, electric upgraded 2004, pipe insulation in basement is fiberglass, not asbestos. 20 miles from downtown Chicago. The revitalization of downtown Hammond is well on its way with new housing, SS train station within walking distance, Towle Theater and many new businesses. NEW washers/dryers, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, lights/ceiling fans, hot water heater! SELLER IS MOVING OUT OF STATE FOR WORK.

Amenities

• Bedrooms: 7
• Full Bathrooms: 3
• Partial Bathrooms: 4
• Property Type: Residential
• Year Built: 1907
• Built in 1907
• Home size: 6,526 ft² / 606.28 m²
• MLS: 826497
• Status: Pending

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