5000 South Cornell Avenue, Unit 14BChicago, IL 60615Price: $259,000

You'll never tire of the fabulous skyline and lake views from this high northeast corner unit! This condo is accessed via a private elevator vestibule that is shared with one other condo. Inside, a spacious hallway makes for a gracious entry and arched doorways lead to the separate living and dining rooms. The living room features a decorative fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and a window seat where one can perch and enjoy the view. The bedrooms, with their own bathrooms, are recessed from the living space via another corridor. One bathroom has been updated with a marble tile surround and newer vanity. A butler's pantry leads to the kitchen, off of which there is a small room that can be used as an office/study and a laundry room with side-by-side washer/dryer. There is considerable storage space throughout the condo, inclusive of a walk-in closet, cedar closet and linen closet with built-ins. Spanning about 1400 square feet, the condo has beautiful hardwood floors, crown molding and 9 foot ceilings. 5000 S. Cornell is located in the desirable Hyde Park/Kenwood neighborhood, near the #6, #28 and #172 bus stop, the Metra Electric train station and LSD on-ramp. Whole Foods and the lakefront are within walking distance. The monthly assessment covers heat, cooking gas, water, trash, cable/internet, storage, exercise room, door staff and on-site building engineer. Bike storage is also available. Assigned, off-street parking behind the building is available for $160 per month.