1304 W CARMEN Avenue 2S

Many vintage Chicago units have been remodeled with open floor plans. This one kept its rooms, featuring a spacious kitchen, dining room, and living room, with a bedroom and bath tucked away off the rear hall. The unit also retains original construction like true hardwood floors and plaster walls and ceilings, built with materials and skill that have outlasted much newer work. The result is a home with a distinct identity. It is in the best shape of its recent life, with refinished floors, fresh paint, restored radiators, a reglazed tub, regrouted bathroom tile, and a brand-new in-unit washer/dryer. The kitchen has contemporary styling with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and attractive tilework. East- and west-facing windows bring in plenty of light and air. Situated mid-block and well back from the street, the unit is quiet, but public transit, stores, and restaurants are close by. Additional storage and an assigned parking space are included.