662 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

Welcome home to this charming 5-Bedroom Dutch Colonial in the Historic Cathedral Area. Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully preserved home, located in the heart of the historic district. Built in 1910, this 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare blend of classic architectural detail and modern updates designed for today's lifestyle. The first floor welcomes you with refinished original hardwood floors, large floor to ceiling windows, beautiful woodwork, a large living and dining room combo, a vintage pocket door, and a cozy sitting room with the original woodburning fireplace. The vintage swing door leads you effortlessly into a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a moveable island, coffee bar, eating area, and wine fridge. A convenient first-floor bathroom is off the kitchen and has a private separate shower near the main floor laundry room, offering added functionality. On the second floor, you'll find four large bedrooms - 2 with walk-in closets, French doors, original woodwork, and hardwood floors. The large, updated full bathroom includes vintage-style black-and-white tile and a generous storage closet. The fifth bedroom sits privately on the third floor, featuring 450 sqft, shiplap walls, two closets, and its own space-pac heating and cooling system-perfect as a guest room, office, or studio. The basement is clean and water-sealed, and includes a working 2,000-gallon cistern with a pump, ideal for watering the professionally landscaped yard and vegetable garden. Outdoors, the home continues to impress with a large front porch, front and back arbors, and a fenced-in yard full of mature perennials. The side yard garden with trellises is perfect for homegrown vegetables or flowering vines. The expansive 30' x 15' covered deck includes an outdoor kitchen, refrigerator, bar with stools, porch swing, and grill, while a 12' x 12' gazebo offers extra space for entertaining or relaxing. At the back of the property, accessed from the alley, you'll find a 3-car driveway next to a 2-car detached garage with a 10' x 12' extension shed-perfect for additional storage, workshop space, or garden equipment. With the thermal pane windows, updated plumbing and electric, blown-in insulation, and two-zone baseboard hydronic heating, this home offers historic charm without sacrificing comfort or efficiency. Additional updates include a newer roof, water heater, and most appliances. This truly special home combines timeless craftsmanship, modern amenities, and exceptional outdoor living in one of the area's most beloved neighborhoods. Don't miss your opportunity-schedule your private tour today!