647 West Sheridan Road, Unit 7AChicago, IL 60613Price: $250,000

Top-floor living just half a block from the lake! This updated, moody 1 bed, 1 bath sits on the 7th floor of Windsor Park, a boutique vintage elevator building on a tree-lined stretch of Sheridan Road in East Lakeview. No upstairs neighbors means no footsteps overhead, just peace, quiet and a stunning Lake Michigan view from the sun-soaked dining nook. All the heavy lifting has been done for you, too. New flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting, ceiling fans, new bath fixtures, and custom wood blinds mean all you have to do is drop your bags and start enjoying from day one. The kitchen brings the drama with all-new counters, updated cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, gas range, stainless appliances, and a butcher-block breakfast bar open to the living room. Assessments cover heat, cooking gas and water, so electric is your only bill. Grill on the common roof deck with lake and city views, or hit the fitness room. Pet-friendly. Beach days, lakefront runs, tennis and golf are all steps away, with express buses downtown across the street and Wrigley, the Red Line and Broadway's shops and dining just around the corner. Bonus storage locker in the basement, plus a bike room, patio, and laundry.