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.
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$274,900
4545 S Drexel Blvd Unit 3F, Chicago, IL 60653
2beds
1,600sqft
Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$294,300 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$3,052 Estimated rent
Home value
$294,300
$274,000 - $315,000
$3,052/mo
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Electric fireplaceGated groundsMature treesStacked washer and dryerBrand new furnaceNest thermostatSunny kitchen
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Listing courtesy of:
Lisa Foster 312-804-3465,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Vergis H Eiland III
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12261710
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Galley, Pantry-Closet, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X21
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Alley, Side Driveway, Assigned, Parking Lot, Secured, On Site, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Additional parcels included: 20023120511039
- Parcel number: 20023120511017
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone, Limestone
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chicago
- Subdivision: Observatory Condominiums
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $415 monthly
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Ceiling Fan
- Services included: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2025 | Sold | $274,900$172/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12261710 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2025 | Pending sale | $274,900$172/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12261710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,900+14.8%$172/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12261710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2025 | Listing removed | $2,550$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12183101 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,550-3.8%$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12183101 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Listing removed | $2,650$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12103929 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,650$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12103929 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2003 | Sold | $239,500$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $22,836 +34.3% |
| 2023 | $2,897 +3.7% | $16,999 |
| 2022 | $2,793 +1.6% | $16,999 |
| 2021 | $2,749 +17.1% | $16,999 +24.6% |
| 2020 | $2,347 +0.6% | $13,640 -9.3% |
| 2019 | $2,333 +1.8% | $15,042 |
| 2018 | $2,293 +56.3% | $15,042 +47.6% |
| 2017 | $1,467 -4.8% | $10,189 |
| 2016 | $1,541 +11.1% | $10,189 |
| 2015 | $1,386 -46.9% | $10,189 -38.8% |
| 2014 | $2,612 +2.5% | $16,648 |
| 2013 | $2,550 +14.9% | $16,648 |
| 2012 | $2,220 -24.6% | $16,648 -17.5% |
| 2011 | $2,944 -1.5% | $20,186 |
| 2010 | $2,989 +4.1% | $20,186 |
| 2009 | $2,870 +0.1% | $20,186 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $2,868 +0.6% | $21,838 |
| 2007 | $2,852 -0.6% | $21,838 |
| 2006 | $2,870 -12.2% | $21,838 +0% |
| 2005 | $3,269 -7.4% | $21,837 |
| 2004 | $3,532 | $21,837 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Kenwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Woodson South Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Robinson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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