Open House: Sat, Feb 8th 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM CST

Active

Re-activated

553 W Aldine Avenue Unit: 2

Chicago IL, 60657

$469,000


$323.45 per sqft

Active

Re-activated

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,450 sqft

Condos

Built in 1914

Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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 VIKING 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.

12265099

MLS ID

January 7, 2025

Listed

February 5, 2025

Updated

Map

553 W Aldine Avenue Unit: 2
Chicago IL, 60657

Interior Features

Total Stories

3


Bedrooms

2


Total Bathrooms

2


Full Bathrooms

1


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Hardwood Floors, Storage


Appliances

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal


Laundry Description

In Unit, Common Area, In Bathroom


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Gas Log


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Wall Unit(s)


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Steam, Radiator(s)

Exterior/Building Features

Exterior Features

Storms/Screens


Lot Features

Common Grounds


Roof

Rubber


Sewer

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm

School Information

School District

299


High School

Lake View High School


Elementary School

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Other Property Details

Area Name

CHI - Lake View


Taxes

$5,208


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

30


Association Fee

$422


Association Fee Frequency

Monthly


Association Amenities

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s)


Garage

No


Parking Total

1


View

No


County

Cook


Municipality

Lake View


Water Source

Lake Michigan, Public


Pool

No

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

2/4/2025

Active

1/19/2025

Under contract

Open House Schedule

Sat, Feb 8th

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM CST

Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Peter Tortorello,
Listing Contact: 312-286-1878 

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