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 Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 18 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Walk In Closet
- Walk In Closet: 8 x 9
- Walk In Closet Level: Second
- Laundry: 5 x 5
- Laundry Level: Main
- Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 21
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Hardwood Floors
- First Floor Bedroom
- First Floor Laundry
- First Floor Full Bath
- Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
- Storage
- Built-in Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Ceiling - 10 Foot
- Open Floorplan
- Some Carpeting
- Some Window Treatment
- Some Wood Floors
- Granite Counters
- Flooring: Carpet
Appliances
- Yes
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Electric
- Heating Features: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11 x 7
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Additional Parcels Description: 20023120511039
- Additional Parcels: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Driveway: Off Alley, Side Drive
- Parking Features: Assigned, Parking Lot, Secured
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Ceiling Fan
- Association Fee: 415
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 415
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3003.29
- Source Listing Status: Pending
- County: Cook
- Directions: 47th and Drexel - North to Property - entrance on 46th Street
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condo
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Observatory Condominiums
- Parcel Number: 20023120511017
- Subdivision: Observatory Condominiums
- Township: Hyde Park
- Management Company: Hales Property Mgmt
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1600
- Levels or Stories: 4
- Structure Type: 1/2 Duplex, Condo, Condo-Duplex
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
Home Features
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)