Just steps from beautiful Margate Park and the lake, you will fine this incredibly bright and unique top floor gem: 861 W Carmen Ave Unit 3E. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath penthouse spans the full south-side of the building and features 20 (!) windows w/ south, east and west exposures. Enjoy rich real hardwood flooring throughout the refreshingly unique floor plan. Huge living room offers plenty of flexible space for relaxing and entertaining, with lovely treetop/neighborhood views. This flows into the sunny separate dining area, which showcases a gorgeous restored vintage built-in buffet. The open, updated white kitchen offers an abundance of white cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The private outdoor space off the kitchen is perfect for grilling. On the west side of the unit, find the massive primary bedroom, with generous space for a king bed and plenty of room to be creative with office and lounging furniture; there is also a large built-out walk-in closet! Down the hall, find the laundry closet with the high-efficiency washer/dryer combo machine. Both the full bathroom and powder room have been meticulously rehabbed with designer finishes. A good-sized second bedroom with another walk-in closet completes this amazing condo. Additional spacious storage room is included! Central heat and air, with brand-new AC and 2017 furnace with regular maintenance. Wonderful location: walk just east to the park and lake, and a few blocks west to the Argyle red line stop. Enjoy all the great restaurants along Argyle and Broadway, and take a short stroll to ever-popular Andersonville for shopping/dining/entertainment. Note: due to pending building projects, cash or portfolio loan financing will likely be needed here. Property is currently leased through July 2025.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 18 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 9
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Storage, Walk In Closet
- Storage: 7 x 10
- Storage Level: Basement
- Walk In Closet: 6 x 6
- Walk In Closet Level: Main
- Basement Features: Partial
- Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
- Living Room Level: Main
- Basement Description: Unfinished
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
- Storage
- Built-in Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
- Yes
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Dimensions: 13 x 10
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 15 x 6
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
- Association Fee: 435
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 435
- 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: 5275.51
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: Marine Dr north or south to Carmen Ave (5000 N) to west to 861.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condo
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 14084080381009
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3222
- Township: Lake View
- Management Company: Self Managed
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1158
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Condo, Low Rise (1-3 Stories), Vintage
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
Home Features
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)