Welcome to historic 18 E Wood Street. Longing for the feeling of small town days, you can find it right here. A beautiful home filled with charm and character blended with the remodeling and upgrades of today. The beautiful kitchen remodeled in 2024 has all new soft close white shaker cabinets, extra big drawers with a pantry cabinet and pull out storage. All new stainless steel high end appliances, including a built in KitchenAid counter depth refrigerator and dishwasher. Beautiful Quartz counters and a big farm sink by the window overlooks the spacious backyard. A moveable island provides additional space and seating. Detailed trim work starts right at the wide front porch, reworked in 2010 boasting updated floor decking, with fluted posts, crown dental trim, beautiful original front door, elevated window trim and wood wainscoting ceiling. Relax sitting on this wide front porch. The front foyer is highlighted by the original wood post, banister and staircase with room for guests to step in and a closet under the steps for coats and additional storage. The near 10 foot ceilings in most main floor rooms and the second level lend to the spacious and bright feel. This flexible floor plan provides for many aspects sought today. The open dining room can host large gatherings or cozy reading time. Beautiful wood floors refinished throughout the first floor. A former 1st floor bedroom is now used as a family room and tv area. Another large room is currently a home office and playroom could also easily be made a 1st floor bedroom. The full bath on the main floor has a marble tiled floor. The back porch with fluted posts serves as a perfect mudroom with its checkered tiled floor. Upstairs you will find three nice size bedrooms with over 9 foot ceilings. Closets with transom storage. The master bedroom has two double door closets. A full bath with white fixtures serves the family. All NEW shingled ROOF on home and on 2 car garage 2023. Maintenance free siding on house and garage upgraded 2005, Boiler & hot water heater 2010. Front load Washer & Dryer 2020 are included. Full basement is large, unfinished with above grade windows and a storm shelter type doors for a walkout exit. This FANTASTIC in town location is quintessential small town living, just blocks to schools, ball fields, parks, aquatic center and pool, outdoor ice rink, farmers market, LOTS of great restaurants and many entertainment venues plus July 4th celebrations. Metra train is a short 4 blocks away, be in Chicago in under 45 mins. Quick access to Highways. Be the next generation to call this home.