$274,900

Brochure

beds

baths

1,600

square ft

4545 S Drexel Boulevard #3F

Chicago, Illinois 60653

Closed / MLS #12261710 / Condo / Kenwood

Listing information updated 4/27/2025 at 6:03am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone,Limestone

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Off Alley,Side Driveway,Assigned,Parking Lot,Secured,On Site,Other

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,600

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Ceiling Fan

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters

Room Information

Living Room:

19x21 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

11x7 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

18x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Walk In Closet:

8x9 - Second Level

Laundry:

5x5 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,003

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$415 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60653

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone,Limestone

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Off Alley,Side Driveway,Assigned,Parking Lot,Secured,On Site,Other

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,600

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Ceiling Fan

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters

Living Room:

19x21 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

11x7 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

18x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Walk In Closet:

8x9 - Second Level

Laundry:

5x5 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$3,003

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$415 / month

Zip Code:

60653

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.254.0200

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