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Active Under Contract

553 W Aldine AVE #2 Chicago, IL 60657

2 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,450 SqFt

UPDATED:

02/17/2025 04:21 PM

Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condo

Listing Status Active Under Contract

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

Rental Info No

Year Built 1914

Annual Tax Amount $5,207

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions COMMON

Property Sub-Type Condo

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

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Storage

Heating Steam, Radiator(s)

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Equipment TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Laundry In Unit, Common Area, In Bathroom

Exterior

Exterior Feature 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

HOA Fee Include Heat,Water,Gas,Insurance,Exterior Maintenance,Scavenger,Snow Removal

Ownership Condo

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK

Listed by Peter Tortorello • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Gisela Attlan

Real Estate Advisor | License ID: 475180654

+1(312) 804-0112

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