Charming and spacious home in the heart of the Northshore. 1227 Mississippi Ave has so much to offer! It sits within walking distance to Frazier Ave and the river, Normal Park Museum Magnet, Riverview Park, and the restaurants and shops around Tremont Tavern. The home has a deep front-yard with dwelling setback ~60 feet from the street. The elevated, covered front porch is a nice feature allowing for year round enjoyment. The main level of the home is an open floor plan with spacious kitchen, living and dining areas. The main level also hosts the primary bedroom and bathroom with large walk-in shower. There is also a half bathroom and a spacious laundry room with direct access to the rear deck. Upstairs there are 3 additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms and a bonus room that is great for a home office or play area for kids. The backyard native pollinator garden brings butterflies. Backyard species include Evening primrose, Side oats, Brown-eyed Susan to name a few. Newly constructed outdoor features include the front yard terrace and raised garden beds, backyard terracing and fire pit, stairs to the back yard, play house and sandpit. From the play house there are year-round views of Missionary Ridge, and a wintertime sightline to Lookout Mountain. 15 newly installed solar panels (Fall 2022) with a backup battery that will keep up to four circuits powered on during a power outage. This home has so much to offer. Call today for a tour!