421 W Melrose Street 1D, Chicago, IL 60657

$439,900 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,500  sqft
Built in 1928

Live steps from Belmont Harbor. Location, location, location! Feel at home from the moment you step inside this elegant, updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with central A/C. Located in historic Eddystone building in the heart of East Lakeview, enjoy all the city has to offer just outside your door. With only 2 units per floor, this sophisticated vintage unit offers an opportunity to live in a classic pre-war building with elevator while offering all the desired modern amenities. Vintage details include: formal barrel vaulted foyer, basket weave herringbone floors, high ceilings, arches and extensive crown and picture frame molding. With sunny east and west exposures, the bright living room has a charming decorative fireplace. Flowing dining space, perfect for entertaining, opens to kitchen with granite countertops, ample storage, new dishwasher and stove. Large main bedroom has ensuite area with abundant closet space and bathroom. Two additional spacious bedrooms, in split design layout, offer ample built in storage. Unit has central air conditioning and 5'x 8' secure storage space in basement. Roof deck with grill area is currently being completely redone and plans are available to review. Recent building upgrades include roof membrane replaced 2021 and new windows 2017, New Roof Deck 2022. Average Electric cost is $50/month or less depending on whether central air is used. Attractive lobby with 24 hour door person, on-site engineer, workout room with sauna, laundry room and bike storage add to convenience and list of attractive amenities. Parking spots are available nearby for rent. Close proximity to the lake, Belmont harbor, park, trails and public transportation. Fantastic shopping and restaurants close by make this condo an ideal place to call home. Terrific value as an investment or primary residence. MONTHLY HOA IS: 1552.41 and includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Elevator
Rooms:
Foyer
Master Bath:
European Shower
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Range
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Common Area
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air, Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Decorative, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
Yes

Exterior

General:
Brick,Block,Limestone
Parking:
Parking spaces: 0

Construction

General:
Condo

Location

HOA Amenities:
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Sauna, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, 1553.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
14213140631061

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Condo
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.25% - 500

This listing courtesy of:
White Hat Realty Group, LLC, Sandra Wright

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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