18302 Hickory St, Lansing, IL 60438

** FANTASTIC NEW PRICE ~ OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! ** This SOLID 1,040 SF ALL BRICK RAISED-RANCH awaits new owners to make it their own! ** This 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH home exudes VINTAGE CHARM & CHARACTER and is just what you've been looking for in a starter home, or investment property. The OPEN-CONCEPT LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN is perfect for daily living and entertaining. Simple updates in the Living Room like fresh paint and new carpet & window treatments will instantly brighten the space! The EAT-IN KITCHEN boasts an abundance of original cabinets (solidly constructed & in good condition!) plus ample counter-space. There is plenty of room for a large Dining Table with the peninsula within easy reach for serving. Don't miss the much-desired Pantry that can easily be organized to hold all your kitchen extras! The 3-BEDROOMS are tucked away nicely down the hall for utmost privacy and feature LOVELY HARDWOOD FLOORING and GOOD CLOSETS. Some would say that the QUINTESSENTIAL 1960'S BATHROOM is retro-chic and perfect as it is...but if you're not into pink just have the tub re-glazed, replace the toilet and "voila"....you're on your way to an updated bathroom. Head downstairs to 900 SF of UNFINISHED BASEMENT where you'll find a work in progress ~ THERE IS SO MUCH POTENTIAL HERE! ----- The Sellers recently invested about $17,500 to PROFESSIONALLY WATERPROOF & REPAIR this space, including: Installation of a new Drain Tile System along the perimeter; Installation of a new Sump Pump System consisting of a Main Sump Pump ++ a Backup Sump Pump; and additional repairs in certain areas. With this crucial work complete, the Basement is ready and waiting for an awesome transformation ~ will you make it your REC ROOM, GAME ROOM, MAN CAVE, FAMILY ROOM, BAR/LOUNGE, HOME GYM...or all of the above? (There's a former Kitchen area with existing plumbing and gas lines as well as a roughed-in Bathroom.) ----- The BIG BACKYARD features a HUGE COVERED PATIO that is ideal for grilling out and relaxing with family & friends, and lots of grassy area for kids and pets to play. The LONG, CONCRETE DRIVEWAY offers plenty of off-street parking and leads to a 2-CAR GARAGE with lots of space for storage. *** This home is in a GREAT LOCATION ~ just minutes away from the expressway, local schools, restaurants & shopping! *** SELLER IMPROVEMENTS: (October 2023) Microbial Growth Remediation Work. (**ALL CLEAN!!!**) --- (June 2022) new Air Conditioner installed. --- (July 2020) Basement Waterproofing by US Waterproofing. --- (2016) new Carrier Furnace installed (90,000btu / gas). --- (2008) new Roof and Chimney Flashing on the House, new Roof on the Garage. --- The owner got started on some Home Improvements and now offers you the chance BUILD EQUITY HERE! Don't miss this opportunity ~ schedule your Showing today!