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1453 E 56th Street #3W

Chicago, IL 60637
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Bath 1

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SqFt976

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The location of this lovely condo on the University of Chicago Campus just can't be beat. One block east and you're at the Metra stop for an easy ride into the Loop or even the train heading south to the beaches of Michigan. Keep going east and you'll end up at the 57th St Beach and Promontory Point. Go south a bit and you are at the Museum of Science and Industry and the Obama Center. The bookstores and restaurants on 57th St are around the corner and the new foodie paradise of 53rd St is an easy walk or roll away. Trader Joes, Walgreens and the new Barnes and Noble as well as several eateries are in the Hyde Park Plaza just 2 blocks away. The location of this condominium within the revered Chelsea Condominiums is also the best. On the third floor, there will never be anyone over your hea d. Out the windows are leafy views of the treetops. The dining room and the kitchen look over the private fenced garden of the association. Much of the vintage details still remain in this elegant apartment with an unusual layout. You walk down the hallway from the front door past the primary bedroom and hall bath. Then the space opens up with a large opening to the updated kitchen with brand new stainless steel gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. The white painted wood cabinets are plentiful and many of the upper cabinets have glass doors. The kitchen also has a great big south facing window and a door accessing the long and spacious porch. Just beyond the kitchen are the adjoining living room and dining room. The living room has a door leading out to the Juliette balcony. The south facing dining room is flooded with sunlight from two oversized windows. An original huge built-in buffet is not only perfect for serving big parties, but provides extra storage. The full bath has been updated as well. The whole place has been skim coated where necessary and fully repainted throughout. It's in beautiful move-in condition. The building replaced its boiler in 2001, replaced the roof in 2022 and it was tuckpointed in 2024. Perfect purchase before school starts in the fall.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $295,000

AD Id : 89178311

MLS Id : MRD12725139

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 976

Year Built : 1910

County : Cook

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 2 Room Types: Deck

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 5

    Interior Features

    Storage Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s) Cooling: None WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1910
  • Exterior Features

    Lighting Construction Materials: Brick

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: COMMON Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Attached Single Type Attached: Condo,Flat,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$295000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $4544.61 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 20142110621003 Tax Exemption: None

  • Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal Included Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Fencing, Intercom HOA: $558.00 Monthly

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Ray Elementary School Junior High School: Ray Elementary School Senior High School: Kenwood Academy High School
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Location Information

    City: Chicago Direction: 56th St. is one way heading east. The building is on the corner of Harper and 56th, east of Blackstone
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