Multiple Offers Received: Highest & Best Deadline Monday at 10am. This is Lakeview charm at its finest! Perched above street level for privacy (but with all the gorgeous views!), this sun-drenched corner 2-bed, 1-bath home is a true gem. Overlooking beautiful tree-lined Cornelia & Fremont streets, this first-floor unit is anything but ordinary. Step inside to find an inviting space bathed in natural light, with elegant newer windows, gleaming oak hardwood floors, and charming crown molding. Unit features include stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a brand-new in-unit washer/dryer, and a gas fireplace to cozy up next to. Just off the living room, a formal yet welcoming dining alcove sits framed by stunning bay windows, offering a picture-perfect view of the courtyard. Both bedrooms are spacious and boast open views of Fremont Street. And the location? Unbeatable! Wrigley Field is just around the corner, along with incredible restaurants & entertainment, shopping along the Southport Corridor, the lakefront bike path, and the lake itself! Easy public transportation downtown via the Addison red line stop or multiple buses nearby. Need parking? Two monthly rental options at the end of the block and permit street parking. Plus, central heat & A/C, a rear deck off the kitchen for summer grilling, and a pet-friendly building with a storage unit included. Investor friendly building with 12 month leases required. This is the best of Lakeview living-don't miss out!

Property Details

PRICE
$379,900
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
SQFT
970
YEAR BUILT
1913
PARKING SPOTS
N/A
MLS #
12298428
FULL ADDRESS
861 861 Cornelia Avenue 1
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60657

Listing Details

Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent
Beau Shirley
Contact
312-981-5500
Last Data Update
2025-04-06T08:08:12Z

Interior

APPLIANCES
Dishwasher
BATHROOMS
1 Full Bathroom

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
Nettelhorst Elementary School
High School

Other important details

HOA FEE
286
HOA FREQUENCY
Monthly
HOA INCLUDES
Water
TAX YEAR
2023
TAXES
6052

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