This beautifully updated and spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offers an ideal blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. Perfectly situated just steps from the heart of the University of Chicago campus, this home occupies the entire high first floor of a classic Prairie School-influenced brick building. Enjoy abundant natural light and tranquil views from every room in this bright and airy residence. Rich with original character and freshly painted, the unit features hardwood floors throughout, a striking Roman brick fireplace, and gleaming woodwork that adds warmth and elegance. The kitchen has been enlarged and the bathrooms have been tastefully renovated. Additional conveniences include air conditioning, a large shared laundry, generous basement storage, a lush shared yard, and a dedicated one-car garage. This self-managed, well-maintained building offers a strong, stable association in a picturesque, residential neighborhood - perfect for those seeking charm, space, and a prime location in one of Chicago's most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. Welcome home!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14' x 14'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14' x 12'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 9' x 11'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 14' x 11'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
- Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Heated Sun Room
- Heated Sun Room Dimensions: 11' x 18'
- Heated Sun Room Level: Main
- Laundry Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Laundry Level: Basement
- Living Room Dimensions: 19' x 14'
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Storage
- Interior Amenities: Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Range Hood
- Laundry Facilities: Common Area
- Laundry Features: Common Area
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Wall Unit(s)
- Fireplace Features: Decorative
- Heating Features: Natural Gas, Steam
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 12' x 16'
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 15' x 12'
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Size Dimensions: COMMON
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Storage, Partial Fence, Picnic Area, Private Laundry Hkup, Workshop Area
- Association Fee: 800
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 800
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- School District: 299
- Middle or Junior School District: 299
Amenities and Community Features
- Storage
- Partial Fence
- Picnic Area
- Private Laundry Hkup
- Workshop Area
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 12691
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: Dorchester is a one way south from 55th Street. Street parking; easier when the university is not in session.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condo
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: CHI - Hyde Park
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: CHI - Hyde Park
- Parcel Number: 20142160511001
- Township: Hyde Park
- Management Company: Self Managed
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2000
- Year Built: 1913
- Building Exterior Type: Brick
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Entry Level: 1
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Property Age: 100
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Condo, Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
- Total Area Sqft: 2000
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
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