Set upon a scenic, tree-lined street in a desirable Oak Lawn neighborhood, this home - and the elevated lot it sits on - is truly a rare find. As the builder's own model home back when it was first built, this solid all-brick home was constructed with the upmost quality & has been impeccably maintained ever since. An expanded model, the added square footage allows the home to feel very spacious & the room sizes are more than comfortable. As you step inside to the home, you are greeted with a bright, open living / dining room with beautiful hardwood floors (refinished in 2023) & a wall of windows that fills the space with natural light. The generously sized kitchen features stunning backyard views through the massive sliding glass door & tile floors with radiant heat! The two main floor bedrooms offer ceiling fans & abundant closet space. The full, FINISHED basement with brand new carpet (2025) offers even more space - with a cozy family room featuring brick floor-to-ceiling gas / wood-burning Heatilator fireplace, rec room / office area, third bedroom, full bathroom, & huge laundry room with easy access to mechanicals. This home features gravity sewers, which means no sump pump or ejector necessary! The basement is clean & DRY - sellers have never experienced any water intrusion in this home. It also has a copper water service line into the house, as an added peace of mind with no lead water pipes. With a truly maintenance-free all brick exterior, aluminum exterior trim & oversized eaves, buyers don't have to worry about added upkeep & maintenance. The gorgeous backyard is the perfect spot for entertaining, with full privacy fence, brick paver patio with retaining wall, newer shed, & plenty of green grass. There is an attached 1.5 car garage with overhead storage & additional covered, concrete patio off the side of the house & garage. Nearly everything has been replaced in this home making it a truly maintenance-free option for today's buyer! Some recent upgrades include: new roof (2022), new furnace (2022), new (A/C) compressor (2022), refrigerator (2023), water heater (2020), washer/dryer (2018), garage opener (2018), shed (2018), most windows throughout replaced within the last 10 years to high efficiency double-paned windows with built-in, between the glass window grids (no cleaning or maintenance), fiber optic internet/streaming, updated electrical service, energy efficient blown-in attic insulation, & more! Located within walking distance to various schools, plenty of dining options, shopping, & more. A gorgeous home on a lot like this is a rare opportunity that will be hard to replicate. Do not miss out on your chance to own this INCREDIBLE property!