853 West Carmen Avenue, Unit 1DChicago, IL 60640Price: $359,000

Bright, spacious 3-bedroom condo with oversized bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and an open floor plan that lives large. The extra-large living room, with a flexible layout, opens into the separate dining room. All ideal for hosting, with a pass-through window from the kitchen and a built-in buffet with additional storage. The unit offers generous closet space throughout, plus large additional storage in the building. Primary bathroom with an en-suite bathroom. Move-in ready! The updated kitchen features new sleek quartz countertops (2026), a new refrigerator (2026), a newer stove (2022), a dishwasher (2018), and a water filtration system. Windows on all sides of the unit offer a wonderful cross breeze during warmer months. Practical features include an in-unit washer (2026) and dryer, gas forced-air heat, and central A/C for year-round comfort. Location highlights include Lake Michigan 2 blocks away, a scenic park less than half a block from the front door, Mariano's grocery, Montrose Beach, the Lakefront Trail, the lakeside jogging/bike path, and a dog park. Easy transit access: Red and Purple Line trains; buses 147 Express, 136, 146, and 148. Walkable to the best of Uptown, Andersonville, and Edgewater, like the Aragon and Riviera Theaters, Green Mill Lounge, and a strong local dining and nightlife scene. Pet-friendly building.