1653 E 55th Street #2
Chicago, IL 60615

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**HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE 3/30/2026 @ 5pm** | This gorgeous vintage unit has seen tons of updates since 2023! The home features 2 BEDROOMS + a DEN. The third room could easily serve as an office, guest room, or additional living space to suit your needs. The moment you enter and see the beautiful marble stairs and mahogany trim in the building's entryway, you know something special awaits. The spacious foyer in the unit leads to an oversized living room with built-in shelves. The dining room is a true gem, featuring an original buffet, which has recently been restored to its original wood finishes, spans the length of the room, and is topped by a stunning stained glass window. Beamed ceilings and a plate rail add to the room's historic charm. The kitchen has been updated with new wood cabinets, quartz backsplash, and countertops, and it opens to the dining room with a pass-through/breakfast bar. You will find refinished oak hardwood floors run throughout the home. The walls were sanded and repainted for a clean and modern finish. Recent updates include a new washer, dryer, dishwasher, new windows, and a riser project and balcony project were recently completed for the building. In the basement you will find another washer and dryer designated specifically for unit 2. Enjoy a covered and screened porch just off the kitchen. The building has parking which they rotate bi-annually based on demand, owners have successfully maintained parking as needed for a small monthly fee (~$50). Just steps from the lake, parks, shopping, the Museum of Science and Industry, and public transportation, with easy access to the University of Chicago schools and hospitals.

Features

• Property Type: Condo/Townhouse
• Sub Type: Attached Single
• Listing Status: Active Under Contract
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60615
• Year Built: 1908
• Age: 100+ Years
• School District: 299
• Elementary School: Harte Elementary School
• Middle School: Canter Middle School
• High School: Kenwood Academy High School
• Sq.Ft.: 1,500 sq ft
• Total Rooms: 6
• Bedrooms: 2
• Full Baths: 2
• # of Parking Spaces: 1
• Fireplace: Decorative, 1
• Baths: 2
• # Of Days For Bd Apprvl: 30
• Appliances: Range, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
• Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
• Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
• Bedrooms Possible: 2
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Brick
• Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
• Dining Room: Separate
• Directions: Hyde Park Boulevard to 55th, go West to property.
• East: 1653
• Entry Level: 2
• Fireplace Location: Living Room
• Flooring: Hardwood
• HOA Fee: 588
• HOA Frequency: Monthly
• Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
• Highest Parking Fee: 100
• Interior Features: Storage, Built-in Features
• Is Parking Included in Price: No
• Laundry Features: In Unit
• Living Area Source: Estimated
• Lowest Parking Fee: 50
• Main Type: Residential
• Management: Manager Off-site, Monday through Friday
• Management Company: Connected Property Management
• Master Association Fee: No
• Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
• Parking Features: Assigned, Off Alley, Yes, Leased
• Parking Fee/Lease $: 50
• Patio And Porch Features: Porch
• Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
• Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
• Rooms: Den, Foyer
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• South: 5500
• Special Conditions Details: List Broker Must Accompany
• Special Service Area: N
• Stories Total: 3
• Tax Annual Amount: 6046.8
• Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
• Tax Year: 2024
• Total # Units in Building: 15
• Township: Hyde Park
• Type Attached: Condo, Vintage
• Water Source: Lake Michigan
• Window Features: Screens