220 ALLEN Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185

Fabulous opportunity to own a Victorian Eastlake 2 flat so rich in history! Meticulously and lovingly updated 2 flat with adjoining lot just 1 blocks from Metra station, high school and downtown. You are sure to fall in love with this beauty built by the Hahn family. The historical Hahn house was built in 1892 by Albert and Rose Hahn. The house is late Victorian Queen Anne in the East Lake style. Albert, was Turner's (West Chicago) station operations superintendent for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and second village president (mayor) of the Village of Turner. The Hahn's had two daughters, Grace and Ella and a son Frank. All were born in this house. In its 130-year history this house has had only four owners. Gorgeous foyer greets you with original staircase and stained glass window, 10' ceilings, bay windows, delicate original scroll work, butler pantry in the formal dining room and beautiful hardwood floors. So many improvements have been made while keeping the integrity of the home intact including, remodeled 2nd floor unit with full kitchen, bath, carpeting, washer and dyer ('12). Home has all new plumbing, electrical (and panel) and interior gas line. New roof on house and both garages ('19), New solid brick driveway and retaining wall (2012), new boiler (2008), new expansion tank, pump/valves and igniter ('18). House is on one hot water boiler system for both units. Separate meters for cooking gas/hot water/dryer and electric. 2 hot water heaters (1 new '23). Total square footage of both units and foyer is 2584SF. Main floor Unit 1 has parlor, living room, formal dining room (w/butler pantry), 1 bedroom, full bath, eat in kitchen and interior access to full unfinished basement. 2nd floor Unit 2 is 2 bedroom, 1 bath with living room, eat in kitchen, front and rear private entrances. So much living flexibility. Perfect for multi generational living, in law arrangement or live in one unit and rent the other to help pay your mortgage. Zoned multi family with single family use allowed. This home is owner occupied. Adjoining lot is included in the sale.