5490 S Shore Drive 3S, Chicago, IL 60615

$699,000 Asking Price

6 beds
5 baths
5,350  sqft
Built in 1917

The uniqueness of this home will take your breath away! One-of-a-kind experience in luxury, elegance & comfort. This classically detailed 5,350 square foot residence is as gracious & elegant as a typical Hyde Park mansion. Rapp & Rapp architects, known for creating elaborate cinemas, designed this first tall luxury 20 units building of East Hyde Park- Jackson Shore Apartments in 1917! Prominent Chicagoans were attracted to this building, including Saul Below, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, lived in this unit in the mid 60s. This beautiful home combines classic elegance and modern features. Upon entering a specious foyer that leads you to elegant public rooms with vintage features like extensive millwork, unique dining room and library ceilings custom made by the Italian artisans in 1930s. Some of the modern features include: A/C (Unico System) with Nortek whole home humidifier, all double paned low energy windows, media room wired for 7.1.4 atoms sound with speakers in the ceiling. Apartment has hardwired Ethernet, 4 large bedrooms with walk in closets, extensive picture moldings throughout the home. Impeccably maintained building with 24-hour security, on staff engineer, exercise room & a large private enclosed backyard with grills, dining tables and playground for kids. Great location close to University of Chicago, Lab School, Lake, Metra & Lake Shore Drive. Convenient outdoor parking & garage parking options in the area. Monthly assessments include taxes!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Theatre Room, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Doorman, Drapes/Blinds, Health Facilities, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Plaster, Replacement Windows
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Library, Bedroom 6, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Media Room
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
No

Exterior

General:
Brick
Parking:
None, Parking spaces: 0

Construction

General:
High Rise (7+ Stories),Vintage

Location

HOA Amenities:
Door Person, Elevator(s), Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s), Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Other, Internet, 6328.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
20121140360000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred, mred
Ownership:
Co-op
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3% -$475

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Marzena Sassak

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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