Veterans United Realty
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4916 S Drexel Boulevard 2E, Chicago, IL 60615

$137,500 Asking Price

2 beds
1 bath
1,200  sqft
Built in 1910

THIS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND AFFORDABLE 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH CO-OP IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO'S DESIRABLE KENWOOD/HYDE PARK COMMUNITY. FROM THE COMMON FRONT CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY, TO THE ORNATE WROUGHT IRON FENCING WITH BRICK AND SLATE COLUMNS PARTIALLY ENCLOSING A LANDSCAPED FRONT COURTYARD, CURB APPEAL REALLY IMPRESSES. INSIDE THE HOME EVERY EFFORT WAS MADE TO RETAIN AND RESTORE MUCH OF THE UNIT'S ORIGINAL CHARM WHILE ALSO INTRODUCING MODERN UPDATES FOR 21ST CENTURY LIVING. SOME RECENT RENOVATIONS INCLUDE HAVING THE ORIGINAL OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING PROFESSIONALLY SANDED AND RE-STAINED. ELECTRICAL WAS UPDATED INCLUDING THE BREAKER BOX. NEW CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING, NEW CEILING FANS AND NEW SCONCES HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGHOUT. A NICELY-SIZED AND WELCOMING FOYER GREETS YOU WITH ITS ELEGANT/ORIGINAL WAINSCOTING DETAIL, ORIGINAL FULL-LENGTH MIRROR, AND UNIQUE CHANDELIER. AN INVITING/SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM OVERLOOKS A COMMON LANDSCAPED COURTYARD.ELEGANT WAINSCOTING DETAIL FOUND IN THE FOYER CARRIES OVER INTO THE LIVING ROOM. A DECORATIVE FIREPLACE WITH MARBLE SURROUND IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THE ROOM. NEXT TO THE LIVING ROOM IS A SEPARATE DINING ROOM BATHED IN NATURAL SUNLIGHT THANKS TO ITS LARGE SOUTH-FACING WINDOWS. DINING ROOM ALSO HAS AN ATTRACTIVE CHANDELIER AND CHAIR-RAIL DETAIL. BETWEEN THE DINIGN ROOM AND KITCHEN IS A BUTLER'S PANTRY AFFORDING YOU ADDITIONAL STORAGE SPACE. ITS OPEN SHELVING ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY YOUR MORE ATTRACTIVE KEEPSAKES WHILE ADDITIONAL CLOSED STORAGE LET'S YOU HIDE LESS ATTRACTIVE KITCHEN/DINING ITEMS. KITCHEN UNDERWENT AN ENTIRE RENOVATION INCLUDING: NEW SUBFLOOR, NEW CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, NEW SHAKER-STYLE CABINETRY, NEW DARK/RICH BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERS, NEW GRANITE COUNTER PREP SPACE, NEW ATTRACTIVE DARK GRAY TILE BACKSPLASH, UPDATED LIGHTING, NEW SINK, AND NEW ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND SWITCHES. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES COMPLETE THE SPACE. BOTH BEDROOMS HAVE UNIQUE CEILING FAN LIGHTING AND EASILY ACCOMMODATE A KING-SIZED BED WITH ROOM TO SPARE. EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS TOOK PLACE IN THE BATHROOM. THE ORIGINAL CAST IRON BATHTUB/SHOWER COMBO REMAINS BUT ALL THE WALLS AROUND IT WERE TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS AND NEW BLUE BOARD INSTALLED. BATHROOM WALLS HAVE NEWLY INSTALLED AND ATTRACTIVE WHITE SUBWAY TILE SURROUND. THERE'S NEW CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, NEW LIGHTING, NEW OUTLETS/SWITCHES, NEW TOILET, AND A NEW VANITY. ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS REMAIN THROUGHOUT. AN ORIGINAL BUILT-IN STORAGE HUTCH OFF THE BEDROOMS IS CHARMING AND PERFECT FOR YOUR LINEN AND TOILETRY STORAGE NEEDS. INTERIOR DOORS ARE ORIGINAL, IN PRISTINE CONDITION, AND HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL CRYSTAL DOORKNOBS. ORIGINAL/EXTRA-WIDE CROWN MOLDING AND TRIM IS IN THE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND KITCHEN. UNIT COMES WITH ITS OWN FULL-SIZED PERSONAL WASHER AND DRYER LOCATED ON THE COMMON LOWER LEVEL OF THE BUILDING. PLEASE NOTE: WASHER/DRYERS CAN BE ADDED INTO THE UNIT FAIRLY EASILY. ALSO NOTE: OWNERS MUST OWN THEIR UNIT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO RENT IT OUT. YOU CAN EXPERIENCE ALL THAT HYDE PARK AND KENWOOD HAVE TO OFFER INCLUDING NEARBY GREAT SHOPPING, DINING AND LAKEFRONT ATTRACTIONS. SEVERAL CTA BUSES - THE #4 COTTAGE GROVE, #4 COTTAGE GROVE EXPRESS, #47 4TH STRET, #15 JEFFREY LOCAL, AND #2 HYDE PARK EXPRESS - ARE ALL A SHORT WALK AWAY. GET DOWNTOWN OR TO THE SOUTH SUBURBS QUICKLY AND EASILY ALONG THE METRA ELECTRIC LINE TRAINS ALSO A SHOTY WALK AWAY. SEVERAL GROCERY STORES ARE NEARBU INCLUDING WALMART, HYDE PARK PRODUCE, HYDE PARK FARMERS' MARKET, WHOLE FOODS, AND TRADER JOE'S. PLAN ON BEING IMPRESSED.


Listing Status:
Pending
Date Added:
April 22, 2024 — 28 days ago
Listing Office:
Compass, Mario Greco (312-324-4312)
Office Phone:
312-324-4312
MLS ID:
12034461

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Storage, Built-in Features, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Pantry
Rooms:
Foyer, Pantry
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Common Area
Basement:
English
A/C:
Window/Wall Units - 2
Heating:
Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Decorative, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Limestone, Storms/Screens
Parking:
Parking spaces: 0

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber
General:
Courtyard,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)

Location

HOA Amenities:
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Heat, Water, Taxes, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, 556.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
20111090100000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Co-op
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5% - MINUS $495

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Mario Greco

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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