Welcome 607 S. New-a vintage 1918 Craftsman Cottage style home nestled in a beautiful and convenient old town neighborhood on a huge lot! The home's features a whimsical, postcard-perfect exterior complemented by a white picket fence. The front door features an air lock entry vestibule with custom built-ins. The house features vintage oak floors throughout and abundant natural light from huge and plentiful windows. The living room features a wall of custom built-in oak shelves. The other side of the room features a wood-burning fireplace with masonry surround. A fully finished sunroom adjoins the living room, featuring windows facing east, south, and west. The modernized kitchen features oak cabinets, ceramic tile floor, and an ultra-quiet Bosch dishwasher. The window over the sink overlooks the backyard. The dining room features an oversize newer sliding glass door that opens onto a terraced multi-level deck that overlooks the deep fenced backyard with fire pit and koi pond. (Don't worry: if you're not ready to assume the responsibilities of koi parenthood, the owners will re-home the beautiful fish.) The two-car detached garage features bonus storage/potting shed space. Upstairs features three bedrooms, including a generously sized primary bedroom with adjoining dressing/makeup space. Most of the basement is fully finished with tile flooring, and drywalled walls and ceilings. It offers a second full bath and additional living/music/media/hobby space. The house features a Bryant high-efficiency furnace that was installed in 2025, as well as central a/c from 2009. The house also features updated 200-amp electrical service and panel. The location combines a quiet side-street with easy access to main traffic corridors. The house sits just a few feet from the Blue bus line and three blocks from the4 Green bus line. Both provide direct service to the University of Illinois campus. See HD photo gallery & 3D immersive virtual tour (which also include the amazing backyard)!