Veterans United Realty
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1330 E 56th Street 7W, Chicago, IL 60637

$309,900 Asking Price

2 beds
1 bath
1,200  sqft
Built in 1928

Bixler Park facing 2 BD, 1 BA condo in ideal Hyde Park location in Golden Triangle steps to University of Chicago campus. Walking distance to shopping and dining including Medici, French Bakery, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, as well as the Metra, the lakefront, beaches, running & bike paths and The Point. This top-floor condo is in a boutique 1929 vintage building with only two units per floor, providing a private feel and has abundant sunlight from southern, western, and northern exposures. Enjoy views of Bixler Park, University architecture (both gothic & contemporary), downtown skyline views and Obama Center. Beautifully renovated in 2024 by the owner, an architect and interior designer with a keen eye for detail! The condo maintains vintage charm throughout from the original wooden beamed ceiling, the original wood-burning fireplace in the living room, 9ft ceilings and built-ins. New painted paneling and wooden mantle create striking focal point in living room. Large scale Restoration Hardware picture lights on dimmers installed for the art collector in living and dining room. Brand-new kitchen featuring a spacious workstation sink with a Kohler faucet, panel-front dishwasher, vintage-inspired gas range, panel-front Subzero refrigerator and freezer, and leathered marble countertops. Open shelving with a library ladder offers both function and charm, while a breakfast bar with an arched pass-through completes the space. The dining room exudes a cozy family-lounge atmosphere, complete with built-in cabinetry, custom lighting, generous storage, beverage and wine refrigerators, and a marble-topped serving counter. A custom-framed television and sound bar blend seamlessly with the room's vintage accents. High-end Farrow & Ball designer paint throughout, infusing the condo with warmth and sophistication. Renovated bathroom featuring the original tub, complemented by new marble floors, subway tiles, and Kohler fixtures. Visual Comfort light fixtures have been thoughtfully incorporated throughout the home. Both bedrooms comfortably fit king-size beds with room for additional furniture and offer spacious closets. One of the two bedrooms features elegant bookcases with a charming library ladder. New custom wool Karastan carpets flow throughout the home, adding warmth and comfort over the original cork floors. The building offers convenient common area laundry facilities and a dedicated storage unit. Three blocks to the Metra, 2 blocks to University Laboratory School, 1 block to 57th Street restaurants! Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, CVS are within easy walking distance.

Listing Status:
Backup
Date Added:
November 7, 2024 — 8 days ago
Listing Office:
Dream Town Real Estate, Patrick O'Brien (773-612-2352)
Office Phone:
773-612-2352
MLS ID:
12197539

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot, Beamed Ceilings, Some Window Treatment, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Rooms:
No additional rooms
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Common Area
Basement:
None
A/C:
Window/Wall Units - 2
Heating:
Radiant
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick
Parking:
Parking spaces: 0

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt

Location

HOA Amenities:
Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, 797.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
20142010781013

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Condo

This listing courtesy of:
Dream Town Real Estate, Patrick O'Brien

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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