521 W Surf Street #3 — Chicago, IL 60657
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Chicago, IL 60657

521 W Surf Street #3

$850,000
3 beds · 2 baths
Listed at $850,000 4 days on market $9,539/yr taxes
01About this home

Craving the charm and soul of a vintage home without sacrificing modern style? This gorgeous top-floor 3BR/2BA East Lakeview condo delivers the perfect blend of timeless character, luxury and thoughtfully designed updates while preserving its original vintage details. A gracious foyer welcomes you home and opens into an inviting living room filled with warmth and personality, featuring gorgeous built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace. Throughout the home you'll find rich original woodwork, hardwood floors, classic trim and doors, and lofty 9.5-foot ceilings that enhance its timeless character. The beautifully renovated kitchen is anything but ordinary, featuring crisp white cabinetry, Bosch appliances including a dual-fuel gas/electric range, a custom full-height patinated copper backsplash, solid brass faucet and cabinet hardware. Carrara marble countertops and a matching full-height backsplash create a chef's kitchen that is as beautiful as it is functional. The formal dining room flows effortlessly from the kitchen, making entertaining feel easy and natural. Both bathrooms have been stylishly reimagined with carefully curated finishes. The primary bath features a custom floating vanity with double sinks and under cabinet lighting, sleek glass tile walls, and a striking chevron marble floor. The second bath offers a glass-enclosed shower and timeless marble octagon tile flooring. Every detail has been thoughtfully selected-from the unique lighting fixtures throughout to the charming private balcony just off the kitchen, perfect for morning coffee or summer evenings. Rare tandem parking for two cars, roof rights, large in-unit W/D and a large private storage room make this home as practical as it is beautiful. All of this in an unbeatable East Lakeview location just steps from the lakefront, restaurants, shopping, theaters, nightlife, and everything this vibrant neighborhood has to offer.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$850,000
List price
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1920
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$9,539
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
4
Days on market
04Open houses
Saturday
Jun 13
5pm–7pm
Sunday
Jun 14
5pm–7pm
05Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
AssignedOwned
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
06Neighborhood
  • Galway Bay 500 ft
  • Gorkha Kitchen 550 ft
  • Yolk 550 ft
  • Poppers 550 ft
  • Cubaneo 600 ft
  • Yummy Yummy Asian Cuisine 600 ft
  • Go Grocer 550 ft
  • 7-Eleven 600 ft
  • Apple Bite Liquor 650 ft
  • Go Grocer 800 ft
  • Mariano's Fresh Market 0.2 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.2 mi
  • Sunshine Playground 0.3 mi
  • Alcott Park 0.3 mi
  • Shrine Meditation Garden 0.4 mi
  • Arthur Telscer Playground 0.4 mi
  • Diversey Playground 0.4 mi
  • Evergreen Park 0.4 mi
  • HERO Coffee Bar 850 ft
  • Stan's Donuts & Coffee 950 ft
  • Luckycat Cafe 950 ft
  • Starbucks 950 ft
  • XO Marshmallow 0.2 mi
  • St. Joseph’s Hospital - Lake Shore Cafe 0.2 mi
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07History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$850,000
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Susan Wooten · 773-818-0488
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12650469
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