649 s ogden st

Two blocks from Washington Park, mid-block on one of the prettiest tree-lined streets in the neighborhood, and inside the coveted Steele Elementary boundary. Double lots are rare here, and this one comes with the kind of side yard that enhances the whole property. The home strikes that balance you don't often find: original character, thoughtfully preserved, paired with meaningful recent work. Brick exterior, covered front porch, and freshly painted trim give it that classic West Wash Park feel from the curb. Inside, a bright living room with oversized windows and a fireplace flows into the dining area and an updated kitchen finished with quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a 2025 induction stove and oven. A kitchen that works for a Tuesday night dinner or a houseful of friends. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths. The primary and expansive 5-piece bath were remodeled in 2021, and a purpose-built laundry nook adds stackable laundry, custom cabinets, and a real space for folding. The finished basement opens up another full suite: a generous bedroom paired with the beautifully remodeled bathroom featuring a double vanity and frameless glass shower. Flexible enough for a primary retreat, a teenager's hideaway, or a guest setup. The garage is the part most buyers won't see coming. Built from the ground up in 2022 with an attached 734-square-foot ADU, it's currently a combined home office and gym with its own heat and AC. Skylights pull in steady natural light, and the space is yours to shape. EV-ready garage, sauna wiring run in the ADU. The build also expanded the backyard, leaving a private patio and a south-facing vegetable garden. Mechanically, everything has been handled. New furnace and AC in 2025. New water heater in 2023. Nest system throughout. Move in and live in it as is. Or hold the double lot and zoning as long-term upside that quietly compounds. Either way, a special West Wash Park property that doesn't come to market often.