5321 South Woodlawn Avenue, Unit 3SChicago, IL 60615Price: $439,500

Character, charm, and comfort in the heart of Hyde Park. Flooded with abundant natural light and exceptionally quiet, this top-floor condo is a peaceful urban retreat. The home opens with a welcoming foyer featuring ornamental millwork framing the entrance to the living room. Three bedrooms and two updated baths provide comfortable, flexible living. The expansive living room centers on a classic fireplace with a gas-starter, bounded by built-in bookcases. An enclosed front sunroom, featuring new terra cotta floors and newer windows, offers treetop views - a small park sits directly across the street - and a serene space for morning coffee or an afternoon read. You'll appreciate the incredible sunlight that bathes this room and carries throughout the entire home. A formal dining room with original built-in cabinetry flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, complete with maple cabinetry, Corian counters, stainless appliances, and a butcher block prep space set over an in unit washer and dryer. The kitchen also features a separate pantry with new shelving and a chest freezer. Hardwood floors run throughout, including newer flooring in the kitchen. Updated electrical and plumbing further set this unit apart from others in the building. A rear deck overlooks a shared yard, recently landscaped to include a terrace, individual garden plots, and a parking space. Pets welcome. Assessments include the cost of heating and the building is professionally managed by Marian Realty. The front facade of the building was tuckpointed and painted in 2023. Large storage space in basement. Steps from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, the University of Chicago, and the shops and restaurants of 53rd Street, with effortless access to the Metra and CTA.