1858 W BERENICE Avenue 2 North Center updated 3 bed + den and 2 full baths duplex up that lives like a single-family home. Corner two unit building makes this home flooded with light throughout both levels. Home was updated in 2019 and a completely brand new kitchen and fire place were added in 2023. This home features hardwood floors throughout, fantastic lighting, and beautiful stone baths. You are welcomed by a beautiful front porch which leads upstairs into a spacious foyer with a wall of built-in shelves. Spacious formal dining room with built-in hutch lends character and is great for entertaining. Large living room faces tree lined street. Large kitchen boasts custom island with terrific storage and seating for 4, new cabinets, new stainless appliances and an awesome oversized pantry. Wonderful family room or den that could be a fourth bedroom features a walk in closet and is located perfectly off the kitchen, allowing for versatile usage. Newer sliding glass doors open to balcony for convenient grilling right off kitchen. Third bedroom (currently used as an office) and full bath complete this level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has large, organized closet and beautiful attached bath with large shower with bench and abundant storage. Large second bedroom with exposed brick is just down the hall. In between there's a terrific study area great for homework, work from home, or a workout area. There's a lot of built-in storage, plus large additional walk-in closet with access to convenient In-Unit laundry. Rear stairway provides mudroom like entrance and easy access to terrific backyard, beautifully landscaped with flowers and low maintenance turf, and an oversized shared two car garage. Huge 20x15 additional storage room in the basement downstairs. Additional free street parking. Located just a block from Trader Joe's, it's also very close to Brown line trains and lots of great restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Lower property tax locked in due to the successful appeal done by the seller.