**Welcome to 2214 W. Illinois St., a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home built in 1889, offering character, functionality, and a prime location.** Enjoy an eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and a detached all-block garage. Located within walking distance of Franklin Street's nightlife, restaurants, and multiple coffee shops, this home offers both convenience and community. Upon entry, the living room welcomes you with an electric fireplace insert and original wood floors . A main-floor bedroom features a walk-in closet and is conveniently located near the kitchen, with an adjoining utility room. From this bedroom, step out onto a covered porch that leads directly to the backyard. The unfinished partial basement houses the furnace and hot water heater. The privacy-fenced yard is nicely landscaped with butterfly bushes and more, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms?with closets?and a half bath off the second bedroom. A Generous bonus attic space offers potential for a playroom, hobby area, or additional storage this area is not heated or cooled. **Per owner updates include:** mostly replacement windows (2004), updated plumbing (2003), central air (2005), new sump pump (2005), newer light fixtures and ceiling fans, and a new front door (2005). Investors this could be a great rental property also