1936 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608

$899,900 Asking Price

5 beds
3 baths
5,632  sqft
Built in 1890

Nestled in one of the city's most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods; this sophisticated urban oasis boasts hardwood floors, numerous upgrades, and a sound system wired throughout the sprawling 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom floor plan. Find additional live/work/play, laundry and storage spaces across 3 levels, PLUS a BONUS 4th floor loft/workshop, for more than 5,600 sf of livable interior space! Outdoor areas include a fenced front/back yard, 3 XL balconies, and 2 parking spaces. Bedrooms and laundry rooms are located on lower level and 2nd floor. Level 2 also offers one of three family/living rooms centered around a gas burning fireplace with a vintage mantelpiece, offset by the wet bar. King-sized primary suite features full bath with heated floors, jetted tub, and a walk-in-closet. Brazilian cherrywood floors sprawl across the expansive formal living room, dining area, and beyond the chef's kitchen; boasting a tantalizing amount of space for entertaining on the main floor. Lowest level was originally an apartment and offers front and rear access, making it a great option for au-pair's quarters, in-law arrangement, or income-producing tenants. ~1-block from Thalia Hall and 18th Street restaurants including S.K.Y., 5 Rabanitos, HaiSous, La Mejikana, and La Luna, and centrally positioned to Rush, the medical district, UIC. 15 minutes to Lurie Children's, Northwestern and University of Chicago.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
Rooms:
Library, Office, Bonus Room, Walk In Closet, Storage, Bedroom 5, Mud Room, Utility Room-2nd Floor, Utility Room-Lower Level
Master Bath:
Whirlpool
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry:
In Unit, Multiple Locations
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio
Parking:
Off Alley, Off Street, Alley Access, Rear/Side Entry, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
3 Stories, Brick/Mortar

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
17203260330000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Virtue Realty, LLC, Alys Baldwin

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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