4545 S Drexel Boulevard #3F Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Chicago,IL 60653
Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type 1/2 Duplex,Condo,Condo-Duplex
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,600 sqft
Price per Sqft $171
Subdivision Observatory Condominiums
MLS Listing ID 12261710
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Fees $415/mo
Annual Tax Amount $3,003
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions COMMON
Property Sub-Type 1/2 Duplex,Condo,Condo-Duplex
Property Description
Glorious 2 bed/2 bath duplex up in the Observatory Condominiums, a Chicago historic landmark. The property includes 20 units total inside a stone mansion and adjoining former school. This unit, 3F, is in the School (entrance on 46th Street side of the property) on the 3rd and 4th floors, where each floor has an entrance into the unit. This building has an elevator which was recently restored. Be welcomed into the magnificent living room with high concrete ceilings, hardwood floors with electric fireplace which will heat up the room on cool nights and days. There is a large closet that can store coats, boxes, luggage and more! The sunny kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Inside the utility closet there is a brand new furnace installed in Aug 2024 for energy efficiency (heating and cooling/central A/C), stacked washer and dryer and pantry shelving for storage. Nest thermostat allows for remote control access with temperature. Upstairs in the large primary bedroom has an astounding walk-in closet. The primary bath has a double sink vanity set into a cherry cabinet with drawers and cabinet space. The professionally landscaped, gated grounds have mature trees and benches for enjoying the private outdoor space. It is in a terrific location. This gem is blocks away from beautiful Lake Michigan! Access to the lakefront is effortless-either by the newly built pedestrian bridges or by the 47th St bridge. Walk score shows that it is very walkable and bikeable with great transit options. There is a shopping corridor on 47th St which boasts retail and dining options. Close by is the 53rd St entertainment center with great shopping and restaurants. Mariano's, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are just minutes away. DuSable Lakeshore Drive (~1 mile) and the Dan Ryan Expressway (2 miles) and ~25 mins to Midway Airport. Mandrake Park is a few blocks north with a running track, great for exercise or a leisurely walk. Pet friendly community. A deeded parking space is included inside the gated and secured parking lot. The school has a new roof, houses 12 condo units and nicely maintained.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Rooms
Basement None
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors,First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Laundry,First Floor Full Bath,Laundry Hook-Up in Unit,Storage,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Ceiling - 10 Foot,Open Floorplan,Some Carpeting,Some Window Treatment,Some Wood Floors,Granite Counters
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Electric
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Laundry Closet
Exterior
Community Features Bike Room/Bike Trails,Elevator(s),Ceiling Fan
View Y/N true
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
School District 299,299,299
Others
Pets Allowed Cats OK,Dogs OK
HOA Fee Include Water,Parking,Insurance,Security,Exterior Maintenance,Lawn Care,Scavenger,Snow Removal
Ownership Condo
Special Listing Condition None
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