656 East Bowen, Chicago IL 60653
Property Description
Located in the heart of East Bronzeville, this historic row home situated on a deep corner lot blends the character and charm you would come to expect of this style home with some modern updates that make this home feel that of a new construction! Aside from the corner lot there is a lot more to appreciate in this home, the high ceilings are something you would expect in a new construction and not found often in row homes of this time period, combine the high ceilings with the open layout, you will be amazed! The main level offers a very modern feel with natural refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen counters/cabiners along with a very modern full bathroom. The second level offers three generous sized bedrooms, a second bathroom which has also been updated and if you need more space the basement offers just that. Partially finished with some updates needed, the value add is really in this space where you can refinish, add a fourth bedroom while having a family room and your equity will soar! The two car garage is another feature not often seen in row homes, combine all this home has to offer with the location being so close to the lakefront and blocks from the heart of Hyde Park, this home will be a hard one to overlook! Minor updates are needed but there is huge upside! Get inside today to appreciate all this home has to offer!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $399,900
- Property Taxes $5,292
- Square Feet 1848
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $216.40
- Year Built 1878
- Parking Type Garage
- Status New
Rooms
- Total Rooms 7
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath N
- Room Size 16X12
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 12X10
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 12X10
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 16X12
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 14X20
- Floor Level Basement
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Dining Room
- Room Size 14X13
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 12X12
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Partially Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Interior Features
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Masonite
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
Location
- County Cook
- Township Hyde Park
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property King Drive To Bowen,then Go East. Bowen Is Btwn 41 & 42
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
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Property Taxes
- Tax 5292
- Tax Year 2023
- Parcel Identification Number 20032140490000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 20x120
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Ryan Smith for RE/MAX Premier | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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