Step into this high-floor 2 bedroom/2 bathroom co-op unit in the historic 22-story Promontory Apartments, designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as his first Chicago high rise building. Featuring a newly refreshed kitchen with quartz countertop, stainless steel undermount sink and faucet, and stainless steel refrigerator and stove, complemented by floor tile and a modern ceiling light fixture. The kitchen even features a window with a beautiful view to Lake Michigan. The unit also boasts freshly repainted walls, doors, trim, and ceiling and a refinished tub in the second bathroom and shower in the ensuite original Mies van der Rohe bathroom. The spacious open living room/dining room with beautiful hardwood floors features western and northern exposures flooding the space with natural light, offering stunning sunsets and views towards the University of Chicago, Museum Campus, and even Lake Michigan. Ample closet space throughout and an additional oversized storage unit on the lower-level. Emphasizing safety, the Promontory boasts full-time 24/7 door person and janitorial staff. The Promontory's amenities include receiving room, lower-level laundry room with indoor bike storage and exercise equipment, and a top-floor Solarium hospitality room with a kitchenette, offering breathtaking lake views. The monthly assessment covers property taxes, radiant heat and air conditioning, electricity, water, cable, internet, basement storage, scavenger, recycling, snow removal, and common insurance for the building and grounds. Enjoy the convenience of living close to Promontory Point, 57th Street Beach, 55th Street Lakefront Trail, Museum of Science and Industry, and the University of Chicago. Easy access to DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-94, I-55, and Metra/CTA. Currently a wait-list for reserved parking, but the City-owned lot across the street offers monthly permit parking, and there is street parking as well. Please note that the building is NOT approved for FHA financing.

Property Details

PRICE
$139,000
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
2
SQFT
1200
YEAR BUILT
1949
PARKING SPOTS
N/A
MLS #
11952781
FULL ADDRESS
5530 5530 Shore Drive 20C
NEIGHBORHOOD
Promontory Cooperative
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60637

Listing Details

Listing Office
Compass
Listing Agent
Iris Kohl
Contact
312-319-1168
Last Data Update
2024-03-20T18:40:14Z

Interior

BATHROOMS
2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
High School

Other important details

HOA FEE
1216
HOA FREQUENCY
Monthly
HOA INCLUDES
Heat
TAX YEAR
2021
TAXES

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