This Turn-Of-The-Century Charmer Overlooks Park

This could be one of those homes so close to Grant Park you can sip wine on the front porch to the sound of roaring lions. But that's a guess. Here are facts: This three-bedroom charmer was built in 1906, and it's asking $389,000. With original pine floors and fireplaces, it drips with turn-of-the-century character. The 360-acre park (and its collection of jungle creatures) sits literally across the street. In our book, that's a huge positive, and there's no reason to be concerned about jailbreaks (except for that one snake). The second-floor/attic space sounds like it's pretty raw, and the ultra-white kitchen and various aspects of the bathrooms don't exactly qualify as highlights. But 11-foot ceilings, rear parking and bountiful soul ? those are good things.
· 623 Cherokee Ave. [Estately]