553 W Aldine AVE #2 Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Chicago,IL 60657
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Jan 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Condo
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,450 sqft
Price per Sqft $323
MLS Listing ID 12265099
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $422/mo
Year Built 1914
Annual Tax Amount $5,207
Tax Year 2023
Property Description
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 VIKING 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.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Chi - Lake View
Interior
Heating Steam,Radiator(s)
Cooling Window/Wall Unit - 1
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log,Decorative
Equipment TV-Cable,Ceiling Fan(s),Water Heater-Gas
Laundry In Unit,Common Area,In Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck,Storms/Screens
Amenities Available Bike Room/Bike Trails,Coin Laundry,Storage,Sundeck,Security Door Lock(s)
Roof Type Rubber
Building
Lot Description Common Grounds
Dwelling Type Attached Single
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
Water Lake Michigan,Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Nettelhorst Elementary School
Middle Schools Nettelhorst Elementary School
High Schools Lake View High School
School District 299 ,299, 299
Others
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany
Pets Allowed Cats OK,Dogs OK