Active
New
553 W Aldine Avenue Unit: 2
Chicago IL, 60657
$469,000
$360.77 per sqft
Active
New
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft
Condos
Built in 1914
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
FIRST TIME UNIT ON MARKET SINCE CONVERSION - ARTS & CRAFTS STYLING DEFINES THIS WELL UPDATED VINTAGE UNIT IN EAST LAKEVIEW, A SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION STEPS FOR ALL THAT LAKE VIEW OFFERS - THE LAKEFRONT, THE PARK, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE! ENTER THE BUILDING THROUGH THE ELEGANT, SECURED FOYER/STAIRCASE. THE HANDSOME CRAFTED DOOR OPENS TO A RECEPTION HALL AND A GRACIOUS GALLERY. TO THE LEFT IS THE SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH A GAS-BURNING GLOWING FIREPLACE ACCENTED BY BUILT-IN DISPLAY SHELFING, AND TRACK LIGHTING. THE ROOM IS FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT STREAMING IN THROUGH THE SUNROOM. NOTICE THE ENORMOUS WALL OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING TREELINED ALDINE. AS YOU RETURN TO THE GALLERY ITS EXTRA WIDTH AND LENGTH ALLOW FOR A RECEPTION TABLE AS WELL AS ARTWORK DISPLAY. AHEAD IS THE FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH ITS VINTAGE BUFFET. TO THE RIGHT IS AN ADDED WALK-IN CLOSET. BEFORE ENTERING THE KITCHEN TAKE A PEEK INTO THE POWDER ROOM WHICH ALSO HAS A WINDOW, AN ENHANCEMENT INSTALLED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS - THE FEW UNITS IN THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION THAT HAVE THIS ADDITIONAL BATH. ALL OF THIS GRACIOUS PUBLIC SPACE IS INVITING FOR ENTERTAINING BOTH LARGE EVENTS OR MORE INTIMATE GATHERINGS. THE KITCHEN'S MISSION-STYLE WHITE CABINETS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS HOME. EVEN BETTER IS THE WOLF FIVE-BURNER STOVE/OVEN AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. ADD YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH WITH NEW COUNTERTOPS TO CREATE A GOURMET CHEF'S DELIGHT. OPEN THE REAR DOOR TO THE OVERSIZED, PRIVATE DECK WITH AMPLE ROOM FOR A LARGE TABLE, SEATING, AND PLANTS, ALL WITH A VIEW OF THE RECENTLY LANDSCAPED SHARED GARDEN WITH FIREPIT. THE MASTER BEDRROM ACCESSED THROUGH THE GALLERY IS NICELY SIZED WITH AN ORGANIZED CLOSET. THE FULL UPDATED BATH IS ACROSS THE HALL WITH A SOAKING TUB AND THE STACKABLE IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND BEDROOM, CURRENTLY FUNCTIONS AS A DEN/OFFICE WITH A PULL-OUT GUEST SOFA IS LOCATED OFF OF THE KITCHEN. ALL OF THE DOORS HAVE BEEN RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL BEAUTY. THE HOME IS READY FOR THE DECOR THAT REFLECTS YOUR CONTEMPORARY OR TRADITIONAL TASTE. A PRIVATE STORAGE LOCKER, BIKE ROOM AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES ARE AVAIABLE IN THE HIGH BASEMENT. UP TO SIX-MONTH RENTAL PARKING AT A NEIGHBORING LOT ON A LEASED BASIS. LOW ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HEAT, CLEANING SERVICES, SNOW REMOVAL, AND COMMON ELEMENT MAINTENANCE. NO INVESTORS ALLOWED. THE RIGHT LOCATION, THE RIGHT HOME, THE RIGHT LIFESTYLE FOR THE RIGHT OWNER.
12265099
MLSⓇ ID
January 7, 2025
Listed
January 9, 2025
Updated
Map
553 W Aldine Avenue Unit: 2
Chicago IL, 60657
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Hardwood Floors, Storage
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Laundry Description
In Unit, Common Area, In Bathroom
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Gas Log, Decorative
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Window/Wall Unit - 1
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Steam, Radiator(s)
Exterior/Building Features
Exterior Features
Deck, Storms/Screens
Lot Features
Common Grounds
Roof
Rubber
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
School Information
School District
299
High School
Lake View High School
Elementary School
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
CHI - Lake View
Taxes
$5,208
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
3
Association Fee
$422
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Amenities
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s)
Garage
No
Parking Total
1
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
Lake View
Water Source
Lake Michigan, Public
Pool
No
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Peter Tortorello,
Listing Contact: 312-286-1878
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