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5530 S South Shore Drive #6B

Chicago, IL 60637
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Bath 1

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Experience both sunrise and sunset from this two-bedroom, one-bath residence in the iconic Promontory Apartments. With exposures to both the east and west, the home enjoys gorgeous lake views from the living room and main bedroom, with urban vistas from the kitchen and second bedroom. Designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe, The Promontory was his first Chicago high-rise and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This thoughtfully updated home features a newer kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and generous cabinet space. Wall-mounted air conditioning units are installed in every room, and abundant closet space adds to the home's everyday comfort. Monthly assessments include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, electricity, water, cable, and internet-offering exceptional value and worry-free living. Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities, including 24-hour door staff, on-site management and engineering staff, bike storage, laundry facilities, a community herb and vegetable garden with picnic and grilling area, and a spectacular rooftop solarium with breathtaking panoramic lake views. The cooperative is professionally managed with a well-run board and strong reserves. Perfectly located just steps from Lake Michigan, the beach, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Promontory Point, the building is also moments from the University of Chicago and all of Hyde Park's shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities. Easy access to Lake Shore Drive, Metra, and CTA makes commuting a breeze. Reserved parking currently has a waitlist, with convenient monthly permit parking available in the city-owned lot directly across the street. An opportunity to own a home in one of Chicago's most significant architectural landmarks while enjoying extraordinary views, exceptional amenities, and the very best of Hyde Park living. Welcome home!

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $119,000

AD Id : 85722035

MLS Id : MRD12653112

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 1,100

Year Built : 1947

County : Cook

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 2 Room Types: No additional rooms

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 5

    Interior Features

    Elevator, Storage, Doorman, Quartz Counters Appliances: Range, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Laminate Construction Materials: Brick, Glass, Concrete
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Radiant Cooling: Wall Unit(s) WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1947

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: COMMON Lot Description: Common Grounds, Landscaped

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Attached Single Type Attached: High Rise (7+ Stories)

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$119000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 20131030090000 Tax Exemption: None

  • Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Taxes, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal Included Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s) HOA: $1,366.00 Monthly

  • Utility Information

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

    City: Chicago Direction: The building is located on South Shore Drive between 55th and 56th Streets. Street parking.
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MLS: MRED #12653112 LISTED BY: Susan O'Connor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago 312-944-8900 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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