1231 East 53rd Street, Unit 1Chicago, IL 60615Price: $225,000

Large, flexible floorplan 2 bed, 1 bath Hyde Park condo in a solid, well-maintained 21-unit brick building with vintage and architectural details that make it a true standout. Thoughtfully updates include granite counters, a tastefully designed bath, newer light fixtures, ceiling fans, and newer windows. Hardwood floors throughout, including kitchen. Flexible square footage for today's lifestyle, with separate south facing sun-filled dining room that will also function as a family room, home office, or creative studio. Living room opens to private front balcony. With additional large shared back porch off kitchen. Back stairs lead to a beautiful courtyard and green space. Exceptional walkability, within minutes of Small Cheval of Hyde Park, CVS, Target, and the gardens, nature preserve, open fields of Nichols Park. Butternut Playground just around the corner on Woodlawn. U of C bus stop one minute walk, 1/2 mile to Metra 55th Street station; 1 mile to Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Park, and 3/4 of a mile to the Chicago Lakefront and Washington Park. 1.5 miles to the Obama Presidential Library Campus. Super Easy street parking on 53rd or Kimbark. Common laundry, bike room and private storage room on lower level.