4545 Drexel Boulevard, Kenwood, Chicago, Illinois 60653
$274,900
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,600 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $172 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | — |
| Property Taxes: | $3,003 |
| Days On Market: | 236 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Glorious 2 bed/2 bath duplex up in the Observatory Condominiums, a Chicago historic landmark. The property includes 20 units total inside a stone mansion and adjoining former school. This unit, 3F, is in the School (entrance on 46th Street side of the property) on the 3rd and 4th floors, where each floor has an entrance into the unit. This building has an elevator which was recently restored. Be welcomed into the magnificent living room with high concrete ceilings, hardwood floors with electric fireplace which will heat up the room on cool nights and days. There is a large closet that can store coats, boxes, luggage and more! The sunny kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Inside the utility closet there is a brand new furnace installed in Aug 2024 for energy efficiency (heating and cooling/central A/C), stacked washer and dryer and pantry shelving for storage. Nest thermostat allows for remote control access with temperature. Upstairs in the large primary bedroom has an astounding walk-in closet. The primary bath has a double sink vanity set into a cherry cabinet with drawers and cabinet space. The professionally landscaped, gated grounds have mature trees and benches for enjoying the private outdoor space. It is in a terrific location. This gem is blocks away from beautiful Lake Michigan! Access to the lakefront is effortless-either by the newly built pedestrian bridges or by the 47th St bridge. Walk score shows that it is very walkable and bikeable with great transit options. There is a shopping corridor on 47th St which boasts retail and dining options. Close by is the 53rd St entertainment center with great shopping and restaurants. Mariano's, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are just minutes away. DuSable Lakeshore Drive (~1 mile) and the Dan Ryan Expressway (2 miles) and ~25 mins to Midway Airport. Mandrake Park is a few blocks north with a running track, great for exercise or a leisurely walk. Pet friendly community. A deeded parking space is included inside the gated and secured parking lot. The school has a new roof, houses 12 condo units and nicely maintained.
Property Specifics
| Condos/Townhomes | |
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| Cook | |
| Observatory Condominiums | |
| 415 / Monthly | |
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| 12261710 | |
| 20023120511017 |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 25 Apr, 2025 | Sold | $274,900 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Feb, 2025 | Under contract | $274,900 | MRED MLS |
| 27 Jan, 2025 | Listed for sale | $274,900 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2025 | $3,003 |
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