Friday, April 18, 2014

Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo for rent

Available June 1st, 2014

In-unit washer and dryer.  Heat included.

Less than two blocks from downtown Oak Park on quiet tree-lined street! This condo has nice vintage styling with nine foot high ceilings, crown molding with picture rail, strong radiator heating, and recently refinished hardwood floors throughout. The spacious kitchen has plenty of morning sunlight with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, 42" maple cabinets, and a full-size washer and dryer just off the kitchen. There is a newly constructed (2013), large East facing private porch off the kitchen.

The building was built in the 1920's and was rehabbed and converted to condos in 2003. All the windows were replaced with energy-efficient dual pane thermal windows and the roof was painted with an aluminum coating to reflect the summer sun. The entire building is well maintained and has had several recent common area and courtyard improvements.


Additional Property characteristics:

  • Kitchen includes stainless steel fridge, oven/stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwave
  • Stackable full-size washer and dryer off kitchen
  • Ceiling fans in living room and bedroom
  • Storage unit in basement
  • Heat from steam radiators is included

This condo is a walkers' paradise, located near Lake and Harlem in historic district between downtown Oak Park and Forest Park. Just a short walk to dozens of restaurants and bars, several grocery stores and plenty of shopping. Less than 2 blocks from Metra and green line stations. Metra ride is about 15 minutes to downtown Chicago. There is also plenty of parking available through the Village and private off-street parking may be available near-by.Walk to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Caribou Coffee, Panera Bread, Poor Phil's, Barclay's (formerly Philanders), Marion St. Cheese Market, La Belle, Szechwan Beijing, Parky's Hot Dogs, New Rebozo,
Bar Louie, King & I and Mama Thai.

Call (847) 347-3070 to request a showing.

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