226 NW 43rd Street

About this home

Let's be honest about what's rare here: charm like this — two fireplaces, real hardwoods, a layout that actually works — doesn't come along often, and it's not the kind of thing you can add later. Tucked into the tree-lined Briarcliff area, it's an easy stroll to neighborhood shops and restaurants, minutes from downtown, close to great schools, and a short drive to the new Morton Amphitheater. Inside, the character is real. Hardwood floors, ceiling-height kitchen cabinets, and a hearth room built around one of the two fireplaces — the kind of gathering space newer builds tend to leave out. The enclosed porch is made for slow mornings. And the updates that matter are done: thermal windows, new tile flooring across the downstairs, and a finished walkout basement that opens right onto a fenced backyard. A spiral staircase connects the main level to the basement — a bit of character you won't find in a new build — and a conventional staircase off the garage handles furniture and everyday hauling. Then there's the detail most listings can't claim, and the reason it earns a mention: the sellers paid to bury the power line from the transformer to the house. When storms roll through, you're far less likely to lose power. That's not curb appeal — it's the kind of thing you're grateful for on the night the neighbors are digging out flashlights and blankets. No home is perfect. This one is solid, well cared for where it counts, and priced for your vision. Come see it and draw your own conclusions.