Welcome home to 864 Joseph Ave in the heart of booming Cleveland Park. The sun-filled living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The main level features a spacious primary suite, a second bedroom and a full hall bathroom. The finished basement offers over 1,000 square feet of additional living space, including a guest bedroom, full bathroom, bonus room, laundry room and a large storage area. Renovated to the studs in 2019 and thoughtfully updated and maintained since, this home delivers the peace of mind of modern systems with the charm and solid construction of an older home. NEW HVAC was just installed and includes a transferable 10-year warranty. The sprawling backyard is truly the star of the home, featuring a deck with both sun and shade, a privacy fence and alley access for off-street parking and the option to add a garage or DADU! Cleveland Park is a friendly, walkable neighborhood, with local favorites like Forevermore Coffee, Redheaded Stranger, Xiao Bao, Folk and Cherries just blocks away. With the River North development on the horizon, it's the perfect time to invest in the neighborhood! Property is eligible for a Neighborhood Grant Program, allowing for $6,000 in fully forgiven funds that can be used for any combination of closing costs, down payment, and/or rate buydowns. Inquire with agent for details.