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521 W Surf Street #3

Chicago, IL 60657

$850,000 $3,583/Mo

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Craving the charm and soul of a vintage home without sacrificing modern style? This gorgeous top-floor 3BR/2BA East Lakeview condo delivers the perfect blend of timeless character, luxury and thoughtfully designed updates while preserving its original vintage details. A gracious foyer welcomes you home and opens into an inviting living room filled with warmth and personality, featuring gorgeous built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace. Throughout the home you'll find rich original woodwork, hardwood floors, classic trim and doors, and lofty 9.5-foot ceilings that enhance its timeless character. The beautifully renovated kitchen is anything but ordinary, featuring crisp white cabinetry, Bosch appliances including a dual-fuel gas/electric range, a custom full-height patinated copper backsplash, solid brass faucet and cabinet hardware. Carrara marble countertops and a matching full-height backsplash create a chef's kitchen that is as beautiful as it is functional. The formal dining room flows effortlessly from the kitchen, making entertaining feel easy and natural. Both bathrooms have been stylishly reimagined with carefully curated finishes. The primary bath features a custom floating vanity with double sinks and under cabinet lighting, sleek glass tile walls, and a striking chevron marble floor. The second bath offers a glass-enclosed shower and timeless marble octagon tile flooring. Every detail has been thoughtfully selected-from the unique lighting fixtures throughout to the charming private balcony just off the kitchen, perfect for morning coffee or summer evenings. Rare tandem parking for two cars, roof rights, large in-unit W/D and a large private storage room make this home as practical as it is beautiful. All of this in an unbeatable East Lakeview location just steps from the lakefront, restaurants, shopping, theaters, nightlife, and everything this vibrant neighborhood has to offer.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $850,000

AD Id : 82576921

MLS Id : MRD12650469

Beds : 3

Year Built : 1920

County : Cook

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Deck

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

Room Information

Rooms Total: 6

Interior Features

Storage, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Wall Unit(s) WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1920

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Attached Single Type Attached: Condo,Vintage

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$850000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $9539.38 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 14281230191005 Tax Exemption: None

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Assigned, Yes, Owned Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal Included Amenities: Storage HOA: $525.00 Monthly

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

City: Chicago Direction: Broadway to Surf, east to 521

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MLS: MRED #12650469 LISTED BY: Susan Wooten, @properties Christie's International Real Estate 773-862-0200 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)