Impressive updates and timeless finishes come together in this spacious, newer-resale family home filled with natural light. A welcoming two-story foyer opens to a stylish front cocktail/sitting room, the perfect spot for entertaining, relaxing with a drink or enjoying a quiet conversation, along with a separate formal dining room. The updated white kitchen features quartz countertops, tile backsplash, stainless apron-front sink, center island, pantry closet and newer stainless-steel appliances. Added recessed lighting enhances both the kitchen and family room, where a brick fireplace with gas logs and two sets of sliding doors create an inviting gathering space. The first floor also offers a private office or playroom and a convenient laundry room with utility sink, cabinetry and exterior access. Additional improvements include updated lighting throughout, crown molding on the main level and hardwood flooring throughout the first and second floors. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite features custom closets and a beautifully updated bath with separate shower, soaking tub, custom Restoration Hardware vanities, lighting and medicine cabinets. Spacious secondary bedrooms share an updated hall bath highlighted by a vaulted ceiling, skylight, custom cabinetry, lighting and tile. The finished lower level expands the living space with a bedroom, playroom, and recreation room featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a second brick fireplace with gas logs and an updated full bath. Additional improvements include newer carpeting on both staircases, fresh paint and newer HVAC. Outside, enjoy a professionally landscaped and fully fenced yard with patio, landscape lighting and dedicated dog run. Outstanding location, just TWO BLOCKS TO BERENS PARK, offers playgrounds, sports fields, basketball courts, sand volleyball, walking and running trails, sledding hill, spray ground, batting cages, mini golf, and more. Convenient to schools and parks, this move-in-ready home combines exceptional living space, extensive updates and a fantastic Elmhurst location. Love Local. Love Elmhurst.