The other day I went on a listing appointment in the Washington Park Area of Chicago. As I turned the corner at 60th and Calumet I instantly felt a since of pride for this is an area that I know like the back of my hand.
As a child I would often walk from my childhood home at 58th & Perry to Washington Park in order to go swimming. At the age of twelve I started to work for my mother, she was infamous with "The Yellow Wagon" on Cottage Grove because she sold the absolute best steak burgers in Chicago. If I wasn't walking to the swimming pool then I was riding my bike to work.
Over the years not much has changed. The trees are taller and we have a remodeled pool. Washington Park is a major artery to the Southside of Chicago. The park touches five communities that are rich in heritage: Washington Park, Woodlawn, Hyde Park, Kenwood and Grand Boulevard, there is plenty of room to grow and build.
What are you looking for in Washington Park? A huge Brownstone with plenty of yard space or a four unit Brownstone that will cash flow as an investment property or your next condo conversion (yes even in this market). Well I can offer you three options with one property "5919 S. Calumet" in Chicago, IL. Imagine twelve foot ceilings, original built in cabinets, rooms with character, a couple of claw foot tubs, and plenty of original wood work.
Seller will provide approved architect drawings. Property would make an excellent 203(K) project as a single family residence you can obtain a loan up to $410,000 and as a four unit up to $788,450. Seize the moment and take advantage of this phenomenal opportunity.
Whether we get the Olympics or not, Washington Park is a great area to call home.
Marki D. Lemons
National Trainer, Certified Residential Broker
CRB, CRS, CNE, QSC, SRES, ABR, ABRM, CRMS, MBA
Rubloff Residential Properties
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