Veterans United Realty
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553 W Aldine Avenue 1, Chicago, IL 60657

$469,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,300  sqft
Built in 1914

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 WOLF 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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 7, 2025 — 2 days ago
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Peter Tortorello (312-286-1878)
Office Phone:
312-893-8136
MLS ID:
12265099

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Storage
Rooms:
Sun Room, Gallery, Walk In Closet
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit, Common Area, In Bathroom
Basement:
None
A/C:
Window/Wall Unit - 1
Heating:
Steam, Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Decorative, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone, Deck, Storms/Screens
Parking:
Space/s, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber

Location

HOA Amenities:
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s), Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, 422.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
14213120481008

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Condo

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Peter Tortorello

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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