6511 S Vernon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

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Gut rehabbed in 2020 and beautifully maintained, this Woodlawn gem blends modern updates with timeless character. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, the home welcomes you with a wetroom entry, a decorative fireplace in the living room, a separate dining room, and an eat-in kitchen-ideal for both family living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a generous layout, perfect for creating a personal retreat. The basement complements the home with additional entertainment space, storage, and a laundry station. Enjoy a fenced backyard for privacy, plus a 1-car garage equipped with built-in fireplaces-flexible as a cozy man-cave, studio, or simply a warm welcome home. Community & Lifestyle: Located in the vibrant Woodlawn neighborhood, you'll have easy access to Jackson Park, Lake Michigan beaches, and the future Obama Presidential Center. Families benefit from nearby schools, including University of Chicago Charter School - Woodlawn Campus, Hyde Park Academy High School, and Bret Harte Elementary, with the University of Chicago Lab Schools also within reach. The neighborhood hosts the 61st Street Farmers Market, a year-round destination for fresh produce and local vendors, adding to the community's charm. Dining highlights include Daley's Restaurant, Robust Coffee Lounge, and Hyde Park favorites like Virtue Restaurant & Bar. Shopping is convenient with Mariano's, Whole Foods, and neighborhood markets nearby. For recreation, enjoy golf at Jackson Park Golf Course, bike rides along the Lakefront Trail, or cultural experiences at the DuSable Black History Museum. Commuting is seamless with quick access to Lake Shore Drive, I-90/94, the Metra Electric, and CTA Green Line.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached Single
• Listing Status: Active Under Contract
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60637
• Year Built: 1926
• Age: 91-100 Years
• School District: 299
• Sq.Ft.: 1,559 sq ft
• Style: Bungalow
• Total Rooms: 5
• Bedrooms: 3
• Full Baths: 2
• Basement: Finished, Full
• Garage: 1 Car
• # of Parking Spaces: 1
• Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
• Baths: 2
• View: No
• Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
• Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
• Bedrooms Possible: 4
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Brick
• Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
• Directions: One block east of King Dr
• East: 400
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
• General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
• Laundry Features: In Unit, Common Area
• Living Area Source: Assessor
• Main Type: Residential
• Parking Features: No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
• Rehab (Y/N): Yes
• Rehab Year: 2020
• Roof: Asphalt
• Rooms: No additional rooms
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• South: 6511
• Special Conditions Details: Home Warranty
• Special Service Area: N
• Tax Annual Amount: 1800
• Tax Year: 2023
• Township: Hyde Park
• Type Detached: 2 Stories
• Water Source: Public