Beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Cape Cod offering timeless character & modern updates. The light and bright living room is filled with natural light from windows on three sides features a cozy wood burning fireplace flanked by original built-in bookshelves along with plenty of space for a dining table. The updated kitchen (2020) showcases stainless steel appliances including a new high end dishwasher (2025), peninsula, a striking herringbone backsplash, built in storage and space for a breakfast table. A first floor bedroom, full bath & separate laundry room with a utility sink complete the main level. Upstairs, both bedrooms have private en suites with bathrooms that were renovated in 2022. The primary suite features a large closet and double door entry to the bath with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom offers an en suite with updated vanity, soaking tub, and a charming hidden nook closet ideal for a play space or additional storage. Finished in 2025, the basement expands the living space with a family room featuring a second fireplace, a bonus room, and a half bath. Outside the fenced backyard is perfect for enjoying the summer with a patio, mature cherry & maple trees, raised garden beds & a shed for additional storage. An attached 1-car garage with EV charger (2019) complete the home. Notable updates include in-ceiling mini-split system (2025), solar panels (2019), custom closet organizers, and smart blinds throughout much of the home. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Palatine, shopping, dining & Palatine Metra station. This is the perfect place to start your next chapter.