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This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 5530 S Shore Drive in Chicago, IL is listed for $115,000 ($115 per sqft). Built in 1949, the home offers 1,000 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Agent Description

Live in a sunny, spacious, mid-century modern 2 BR/1 BA unit at the Promontory Apartments - designed by world-renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. This east-facing apartment has expansive views of Lake Michigan and needs some TLC. The galley-style kitchen has generous counter space with upper and lower cabinets for ample storage and a view of the community garden.

Parquet wood flooring runs throughout the space. This unit retains a few of the original features and is timeless in its modern appeal. The Association has a healthy reserve with no planned special assessments. On-site parking is available but there is a waiting list; on-street parking and other alternatives are available throughout the neighborhood.

Amenities include: laundry room, bike storage, solarium, community garden, and assigned storage. Monthly assessments include: your property taxes, all utilities, 24-hour security, common area maintenance, snow removal, internet, and cable TV. Close to beaches, shops, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Walgreens, University of Chicago, Jackson Park Yacht Club, and the Obama Presidential Center.

Walk over to the lakefront path for a morning run/ride or stroll over to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the latest exhibit with friends and family. Take Metra or CTA to the loop or hop on DuSable Lake Shore Drive to connect easily to other parts of the city. Sold AS-IS.

Key Features

  • Built in 1949
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 full
#5B
1949

Amenities

WaterfrontHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,054/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$83
Interest$498
Insurance$34
HOA$1,439

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5530 S Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60637

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Brick

Heating

Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 5530 S Shore Drive is listed at $115,000 ($115/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,937 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

HOA fees are $1439/month.

Key features include: Built in 1949, Waterfront.

This property is listed by Beth Johnson and can be reached at (888) 574-9405 or beth.johnson@exprealty.com.

BJ

Beth Johnson

Agent at eXp Realty

(888) 574-9405

Listed by eXp Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 12623423· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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5530 S Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

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