9924 S Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643

$775,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
4,724  sqft
Built in 1927

Are you looking for an upscale historic home beaming with charm and character and rich nostalgic features of the Americana era? Then you must come and experience the interior of this captivating Mediterranean and Renaissance-combined style mansion, a breathtaking 1920s masterpiece spanning 4724 square feet on the landmark 'Longwood Drive.' Step inside and immerse yourself in its timeless elegance and intricate architectural designs. Its interior showcases large rooms with high ceilings, stunning transom windows, and elaborate plaster, coffered, and beam ceilings. The main door opens to a gracious foyer with a turret-style winding staircase, flowing into a ballroom-sized living room with a fireplace on one side and a fit-for-a-king formal dining room on the other. Take note of the owner's artistic expression in the kitchen, featuring uniquely custom metal-art cabinetry blending seamlessly with its intricate interior. Upstairs, discover a total of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an amazing master suite with a separate sitting room, walk-in wardrobe, and its own bathroom. The fifth bedroom on the main level also features an ensuite bathroom, alongside a nearby main level study/den and a convenient guest bathroom. The large basement, in addition to the above-ground 4724 square feet, offers extra room for indoor entertaining, with a recently redone full bathroom and adjacent workshop storage area. The quiet courtyard-styled backyard is ideal for morning coffee, and a sun-drenched solarium completes its nostalgic design. Come, embrace the opportunity to continue its legacy of grandeur and refinement by restoring its charming beauty and adding your personal touches to its amazing interior.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Office, Study, Sitting Room, Foyer, Pantry, Walk In Closet, Sun Room, Other Room
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
None
Heating:
Radiant
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone, Storms/Screens
Style:
Mediterranean
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
25074010110000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX 10 in the Park, Thomas Domasik

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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