5551 S Kimbark Avenue, Unit 18 Chicago, IL 60637

Come home to Hyde Park in this bright top-floor condo, set in a classic 1920s courtyard building just steps from the University of Chicago. Hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings and crown molding give it real vintage character. Recent updates, including new smooth ceilings, fresh paint and a refreshed bathroom, mean you can move right in. At nearly 1,000 sq ft, there's room to spread out. The 19x13 living room looks out over the leafy courtyard, and the separate dining room doubles as a home office. There are three walk-in closets, one behind vintage bookcase doors, plus a storage locker. Being on the top floor and set back from the street, it's a quiet, peaceful retreat. Heat and water are included in the assessment. The well-run, smoke-free building has a weight room, bike storage, three laundry rooms and a covered porch. Step outside and Hyde Park is at your door: the UChicago campus and Medical Center, the cafes and restaurants on 53rd and 55th Streets, the neighborhood's well-loved bookstores, Promontory Point and the lakefront, and an easy ride downtown on the Metra Electric. Vacant and ready for a quick closing.