851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

Chicago, IL 60615

$380,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,400 Sq. Ft.
$158 / Sq. Ft.
2,400
Sq. Ft.
$158
per Sq. Ft.

Description

THIS BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL LANDMARKED CONDO BUILDING IS LOCATED IN HYDE PARK'S HISTORIC DREXEL SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD & DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DREXEL SQUARE PARKWAY. VIRTUALLY EVERY INCH OF THIS LARGE 4 BED/2 BATH HOME WAS LOVINGLY RESTORED STARTING IN 2017 BY ITS CURRENT OWNERS W/ RENOVATIONS/RESTORATIONS CONTINUING FOR SEVERAL YEARS THEREAFTER. PLEASE NOTE: IN UNIT WASHER/DRYER CAN EASILY BE ADDED INTO THE UNIT. AN INVITING FOYER W/ COVED CEILING DETAIL, ORIGINAL CROWN MOLDING/TRIM, REORGANIZED...THIS BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL LANDMARKED CONDO BUILDING IS LOCATED IN HYDE PARK'S HISTORIC DREXEL SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD & DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DREXEL SQUARE PARKWAY. VIRTUALLY EVERY INCH OF THIS LARGE 4 BED/2 BATH HOME WAS LOVINGLY RESTORED STARTING IN 2017 BY ITS CURRENT OWNERS W/ RENOVATIONS/RESTORATIONS CONTINUING FOR SEVERAL YEARS THEREAFTER. PLEASE NOTE: IN UNIT WASHER/DRYER CAN EASILY BE ADDED INTO THE UNIT. AN INVITING FOYER W/ COVED CEILING DETAIL, ORIGINAL CROWN MOLDING/TRIM, REORGANIZED DUAL CLOSETS & TASTEFUL NEWER WALLPAPER WELCOMES YOU. THE SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM HAS A BEAUTIFUL CHANDELIER & GRAND FIREPLACE. NEW MILLWORK WAS INSTALLED IN THE LIVING ROOM REPLACING ORIGINAL WOODWORK THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED & NOW MATCHES EXISTING MILLWORK FOUND THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE HOME. A NEW FIREPLACE MANTLE WAS BUILT OUT & NEW TASTEFUL TILE WORK NOW FLANKS THE FIREPLACE. THE ROOM'S TRANSOM WINDOWS WERE REPAIRED/RESTORED & CEILING TRIM ADDED TO ACCENTUATE THE ROOM'S COVED CEILING. THE GRAND DINING ROOM HAS MORRIS & COMPANY WALLPAPER APPLIED TO ITS COLUMNS, A COVED CEILING, BEAUTIFUL CHANDELIER, ORIGINAL WOODWORK, REPAIRED/RESTORED TRANSOM WINDOW PLUS OTHER ORIGINAL WINDOWS REPAIRED & RE-GLAZED. ABUNDANT NATURAL SUNLIGHT FLOWS INTO THE ADJOINING SUN ROOM W/ ATTRACTIVE VIEWS OF DREXEL SQUARE'S LUSH PUBLIC GREEN SPACE. THE SUN ROOM'S HAND-PAINTED FLOOR TILE WAS PAINSTAKINGLY REPAIRED & ITS TRANSOM WINDOWS RESTORED. SUN ROOM ALSO HAS AN ATTRACTIVE CHANDELIER. KITCHEN WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS, REBUILT/RENOVATED W/ ORIGINAL BUTLER'S PANTRY REMOVED CREATING A LARGER MORE FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT. SHIPLAP WALL DETAIL WAS ADDED ALONG W/ NEWER CABINETRY, OPEN SHELVING, BUTLER BLOCK COUNTERTOPS & MATCHING DUAL CHANDELIERS. HALLWAY LINKING THE MORE PRIVATE BEDROOM WING TO THE HOME'S MORE PUBLIC SPACES SAW ITS ORIGINAL BUILT-IN LINEN CLOSET REFINISHED W/ ADDITIONAL SHELVING ADDED. PRIMARY BEDROOM HAS TASTEFUL WALLPAPER, ITS TRIM WORK REPAIRED, CLOSETS ORGANIZED/OUTFITTED W/ CEDAR SHELVING, ORIGINAL DOORS & MIRRORS REPAIRED/RESTORED. THE PRIMARY BATHROOM WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS W/ NEW COPPER PLUMBING & WIRING ADDED, NEW TILE WORK DETAIL, NEW SINK, NEW SHOWER, NEW TOILET, NEW VENTS & NEW LIGHTING ADDED PLUS ORIGINAL TILE FLOORING RESTORED. SECOND BEDROOM HAD ITS CLOSETS RE-DRYWALLED & ORGANIZED WHILE THIRD & FORTH BEDROOMS HAD THEIR CLOSETS REORGANIZED W/ CEDAR SHELVING. A SECOND FULL BATHROOM HAD ITS ORIGINAL TILE WORK REPAIRED PLUS NEW TOILET & NEW SINK INSTALLED. A NEW ZONED MITSUBISHI HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS WAS RECENTLY ADDED INTO THE HOME, HARDWOOD FLOORING SANDED & RE-STAINED, PLUS ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING UPDATED. THE BUILDING IS 100 PERCENT OWNER OCCUPIED & THE HOA PROACTIVE HAVING COMPLETED SEVERAL RECENT EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING: BRICK WORK TUCK POINTED, TERRA COTTA DETAILING REPAIRED, LINTELS REPLACED, GABLED ROOF REPLACED, HALF OF SEWER LINE REPLACED, GUTTER SYSTEM RE-WORKED/REPAIRED, & ROOF UNDERGOING REGULAR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. INSIDE OF THE BUILDING THE HOA PUT IN A NEWER CENTRAL BOILER & HAD HORIZONTAL PLUMBING RISERS REPLACED. LOCATION IS IDEAL. TWO GROCERY OPTIONS (THE HYDE PARK FARMER'S MARKET & WHOLE FOODS) ARE BOTH LESS THAN A MILE AWAY. ONE BLOCK AWAY IS WASHINGTON PARK & LESS THAN A MILE AWAY CHICAGO'S WORLD-RENOWN LAKEFRONT. DRIVERS ENJOY EASY ACCESS TO/FROM LAKE SHORE DRIVE. PUBLIC TRANSIT RIDER OPTIONS ABUNDANT W/ THE 2 HYDE PARK EXPRESS, 4 COTTAGE GROVE, 172 U OF C/KENWOOD, 15 JEFFREY LOCAL & 4 COTTAGE GROVE EXPRESS BUSES ALL LESS THAN .2 OF A MILE AWAY. CTA GREEN LINE TRAINS & METRA COMMUTER TRAINS ARE LESS THAN A MILE AWAY. A WIDE ARRAY OF SHOPPING & DINING OPTIONS CAN BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE HYDE PAPK COMMUNITY. EASY STREET PARKING IS READILY AVAILABLE.

Listing Agents

  1. Mario Greco

    Mario Greco

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Peter Xantheas

    Peter Xantheas

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Sold By Keller Williams Infinity

Property Details for 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Parking Included in Price
No
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Radiant
Pets Allowed
Yes

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/17/2024 03:00 AM

Property Details for 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

StatusClosed
MLS #12000451
Days on Market64
Taxes$2,382 / year
HOA Fees$599 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1910
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

Building/Complex851 E Drexel SquareFloor1Stories3Residences12Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1910

Payment Calculator

$2,871 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,074

Property Taxes

$199

HOA Dues

$599

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Property Information for 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: None
Pet Information
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Security Door Locks
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Zoned
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 12.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber, Slate
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5100
  • East Coordinate: 851
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Management Company: SELF MANAGED
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-03-11T17:50:37
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 03-12-2024
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X09
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 19X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X09
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X06
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X13

Property History for 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

Taxable ValueLand$5,265Additions$9,734Total$14,999
Tax Record2022$2,382 ($198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Stories3Lot Size10,579 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1912CountyCOOKAPN20-11-300-032-1001

Schools near 851 East Drexel Square, Unit 1A

This home is within City Of Chicago School District 299.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
PublicPK to 8

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Public9 to 12

Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK to 8

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