553 Aldine Avenue, Lake View, Chicago, Illinois 60657
$469,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,450 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $323 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1914 |
| Property Taxes: | $5,208 |
| Days On Market: | 342 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
FIRST TIME UNIT ON MARKET SINCE CONVERSION - ARTS & CRAFTS STYLING DEFINES THIS WELL UPDATED VINTAGE UNIT IN EAST LAKEVIEW, A SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION STEPS FOR ALL THAT LAKE VIEW OFFERS - THE LAKEFRONT, THE PARK, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE! ENTER THE BUILDING THROUGH THE ELEGANT, SECURED FOYER/STAIRCASE. THE HANDSOME CRAFTED DOOR OPENS TO A RECEPTION HALL AND A GRACIOUS GALLERY. TO THE LEFT IS THE SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH A GAS-BURNING GLOWING FIREPLACE ACCENTED BY BUILT-IN DISPLAY SHELFING, AND TRACK LIGHTING. THE ROOM IS FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT STREAMING IN THROUGH THE SUNROOM. NOTICE THE ENORMOUS WALL OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING TREELINED ALDINE. AS YOU RETURN TO THE GALLERY ITS EXTRA WIDTH AND LENGTH ALLOW FOR A RECEPTION TABLE AS WELL AS ARTWORK DISPLAY. AHEAD IS THE FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH ITS VINTAGE BUFFET. TO THE RIGHT IS AN ADDED WALK-IN CLOSET. BEFORE ENTERING THE KITCHEN TAKE A PEEK INTO THE POWDER ROOM WHICH ALSO HAS A WINDOW, AN ENHANCEMENT INSTALLED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS - THE FEW UNITS IN THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION THAT HAVE THIS ADDITIONAL BATH. ALL OF THIS GRACIOUS PUBLIC SPACE IS INVITING FOR ENTERTAINING BOTH LARGE EVENTS OR MORE INTIMATE GATHERINGS. THE KITCHEN'S MISSION-STYLE WHITE CABINETS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS HOME. EVEN BETTER IS THE VIKING FIVE-BURNER STOVE/OVEN AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. ADD YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH WITH NEW COUNTERTOPS TO CREATE A GOURMET CHEF'S DELIGHT. OPEN THE REAR DOOR TO THE OVERSIZED, PRIVATE DECK WITH AMPLE ROOM FOR A LARGE TABLE, SEATING, AND PLANTS, ALL WITH A VIEW OF THE RECENTLY LANDSCAPED SHARED GARDEN WITH FIREPIT. THE MASTER BEDRROM ACCESSED THROUGH THE GALLERY IS NICELY SIZED WITH AN ORGANIZED CLOSET. THE FULL UPDATED BATH IS ACROSS THE HALL WITH A SOAKING TUB AND THE STACKABLE IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND BEDROOM, CURRENTLY FUNCTIONS AS A DEN/OFFICE WITH A PULL-OUT GUEST SOFA IS LOCATED OFF OF THE KITCHEN. ALL OF THE DOORS HAVE BEEN RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL BEAUTY. THE HOME IS READY FOR THE DECOR THAT REFLECTS YOUR CONTEMPORARY OR TRADITIONAL TASTE. A PRIVATE STORAGE LOCKER, BIKE ROOM AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES ARE AVAIABLE IN THE HIGH BASEMENT. UP TO SIX-MONTH RENTAL PARKING AT A NEIGHBORING LOT ON A LEASED BASIS. LOW ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HEAT, CLEANING SERVICES, SNOW REMOVAL, AND COMMON ELEMENT MAINTENANCE. NO INVESTORS ALLOWED. THE RIGHT LOCATION, THE RIGHT HOME, THE RIGHT LIFESTYLE FOR THE RIGHT OWNER.
Property Specifics
| Condos/Townhomes | |
| 3 | |
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| 1914 | |
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| 422 / Monthly | |
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| 12265099 | |
| 14213120481009 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Nettelhorst Elementary School |
299 | — | |
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Middle School
Nettelhorst Elementary School |
299 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake View High School |
299 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 14 Mar, 2025 | Sold | $469,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Feb, 2025 | Under contract | $469,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Jan, 2025 | Listed for sale | $469,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: —
Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2025 | $5,208 |
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