Wonderful brick split-level sits on an oversized lot along a tranquil, tree-lined street in the highly desirable Skevanston North, Skokie neighborhood. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features hardwood floors throughout. A bright, spacious living room with plenty of natural light and a cozy, wood-burning fireplace as its focal point easily transitions into the dining room perfectly situated for family gatherings. French doors open from the dining room to an enclosed back porch full of windows displaying views of the back/side yards with more natural light from a western exposure. A nicely sized kitchen with a peninsula adjoins the dining room. With a few steps down from the living room, you'll be at ground level in a large family room with a built-in bookcase and near to a bathroom with a walk-in shower. From the family room, you may then enter the 2-car attached garage or descend another few steps into the basement. The basement has a large, open rec room complete with a bar for entertaining and plenty of storage space, and a laundry/mechanical room. The home's top floor includes three bedrooms, each with ample closet space, plus a full bathroom, as well as a large cedar closet off the hallway. Conveniently located close to the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center with 150+ stores and restaurants, public transportation, the I-94 expressway, Lake Michigan, and many of Skokie's gorgeous parks, pools and playgrounds, this home is ready for your updating, personal touches, and memories to be made!