Charming in-town bungalow on large lot with timeless appeal and short distance to the Metra! Welcome to 623 Franklin Street. Great combination of updates and charm. Newer cabinets, appliances, granite counters, flooring, windows, gutters, Hardie plank siding, some newer plumbing and electrical. New AC in 2024. Home boasts hardwood floors, architectural details- arches, original moldings, tall ceilings and built-ins. Back porch gutted to studs and front porch redone in 2019. 1st floor master and a full bath located in hall. Walk out basement with 2nd kitchen, family room, and full bath. Perfect in-law/nanny arrangement. 2nd floor has a bedroom with tandem additional bedroom and full bath. The inside is full of character and warmth galore but wait until you see the outside;Newer front and back decks, picturesque pergola with newer pavers. Vibrant perennial gardens that will be blooming in every direction this spring and keep going into fall. This backyard is truly amazing! Newer driveway into spacious garage with lots of built-in storage. Located within blocks of Washington Park. Walk to town, train, restaurants, shopping, library and highly acclaimed, award winning schools. 2nd bedroom is currently being used as an office.