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4545 S Drexel Boulevard #2B

Chicago, IL 60653

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Bed

Bath

1,100

Sqft

Description

Landlord is looking for a longtime tenant who will appreciate this beautiful, unique space that includes secure parking and will want to settle in. The Observatory Condominiums were converted in 2003 from an historic stone mansion and adjoining school. This unit is in the mansion section and has a unique shape and layout found only in this particular unit. You enter through the private foyer that includes a coat closet into the magnificent living room with high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, new track lighting and an electric fireplace which will heat up the room on cool nights and days. The sunny kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a decorative tiled backsplash. The washer and dryer were new in 2024. The hot water heater was replaced in 20 23 and the refrigerator was new in 2021. Both the living room and the kitchen have shutters (formerly known as Plantation Blinds) which are elegant and provide both privacy and filtered sunlight from the south exposure. Through the kitchen is the 2nd bedroom which is currently being used as an office. A half bath and laundry closet are off the bedroom. The large primary bedroom has an astounding walk-in closet which is the size of a room all its own. Tall windows have blinds. The primary bath has a long double sink vanity set into a cherry cabinet with lots of drawers and cabinet space. There is a separate shower stall and a big whirlpool tub. At the end of the bathroom is yet another closet with several deep shelves for good storage. The professionally landscaped, gated grounds have mature trees and benches for enjoying the private outdoor space. The secure parking space is included in the rent. It is a terrific location. Walkscore says it is very walkable and very bikeable with good transit. Martin Luther King High School is just down the street a few blocks. The shopping corridor of 47th St boasts a Binneys, Ross, Walgreens and various places to take out food or eat in gracious surroundings. You are just a mile from the 53rd St entertainment center with great shopping and restaurants. Mariano's is just over a mile to the north. Whole Foods is east. Trader Joe's and the new Barnes and Noble at 55th St. The Cottage Grove bus stops one block west heading to the Loop and beyond or South to the U of C. The 47th St bus stops at the next corner. It's an easy walk or bus ride east to the Metra and to the express bus to the Loop. The University of Chicago and Hospitals are less than 10 blocks south. Mandrake Park is a few blocks north with its running track. The new pedestrian bridge to the lakefront and Oakwood Beach and Marina is a few blocks northeast and there is a bridge to the lakefront at 47th St as well. So lovely to watch the boats and enjoy the lake. The Bronzeville Winery is two short blocks away and is wowing the Chicago food critics. It is also a music venue with live music and DJs. There is Senegalese food down 47th St at Goree Cuisine and close by is Carver 47 Food and Wellness Market. Just west is Two Fish Crab Shack. Barbecue, coffee shops, and other places to eat and hang out are popping up nearby. The lush Drexel Boulevard parkway has recently refurbished paths for shady walks. It is a mere 10 minute drive to the Loop along the majestic Lake Shore Drive. You have your own HVAC unit and hot water heater with individual controls so you can always enjoy the temperature you like with no one else sharing your hot water. Experienced landlord is also a licensed designated managing broker in Illinois. The management of the building requires an application form and a refundable $500 move deposit. The landlord requires no security deposit or move-in fee. Current tenant is moving out at end of September. Credit score over 680 required. No smoking and no pets. The building itself is quiet and carefully maintained. Owner has no plans to sell it, so you can settle in for the long-term. It's an opportunity to live in a dwelling like no other.

Property Details

Property Type : Other

Price : $2,600

AD Id : 87361648

MLS Id : MRD12662461

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 1,100

Year Built : --

County : Cook

Subdivision: Observatory Condominiums

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Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 2 Room Types: Foyer, Walk In Closet

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 5

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Stone
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

Lot Information

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

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Lease Sub Type: Residential Lease Type Attached: Condo,Flat

Parking Information

Total Parking: 1 Asphalt, Off Alley, Assigned, Side Apron, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Side, Yes, Owned Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

School Information

Elementary School: Robinson Elementary School Junior High School: Woodson South Elementary School Senior High School: Dyett Academic Center High Schoo
Utility Information

Cable Available Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Location Information

Subdivision: Observatory Condominiums City: Chicago Direction: This historic building looks like the stone mansion it originally was. It is on the east side of Drexel Blvd at the corner of 46th. Take LSD to 47th St. exit. Go west to Drexel (800E) and north to the building. There is usually street parking right out front or on 46th St.

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MLS: MRED #12662461 LISTED BY: Margie Smigel, The Margie Smigel Group, LLC 312-953-1466 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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