217 S Illinois St, Anaheim, CA 92805

Property Description

This 1922 California Bungalow was originally a second dwelling on a deep lot among elegant,vintage properties. Subdivided in 1944, became a single family residence on a separate lot. Perfect for buyer seeking vintage character & functionality. A modestly-sized 2 bed, 1 bath with period details. The neighborhood is classic early 1900’s. Welcoming front porch with Craftsman entry front door with sidelights. Dramatic, yet cozy, living room has casement windows with built-in window seat & bookshelves and original Douglas fir flooring. The dining room has an original built-in buffet. Efficient kitchen and adjacent mud room with a 1920’s sideboard, ceramic tile, stove and refrigerator. Two good-sized bedrooms that share a bath with ceramic tile floor, pedestal sink and shower stall with subway tile. One car detached garage. 1940’s addition attached behind the garage can be used as a studio/workshop/office. Improvements include upgraded electrical service, plumbing, tankless water heater, central air and heat, landscaping with automatic front sprinkler. As a proud recipient of the Mills Act for Historic Preservation, buyers assume a low property tax base with no supplemental bill in exchange for keeping the exterior front in Historic condition. TRUE GEM