1936 South Racine AvenueChicago, IL 60608Price: $879,000

Nestled in one of the city's most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods; this sophisticated urban oasis boasts hardwood floors, numerous upgrades, and a sound system wired throughout the sprawling 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom floor plan. Find additional live/work/play, laundry and storage spaces across 3 levels, PLUS a BONUS 4th floor loft/workshop, for more than 5,600 sf of livable interior space! Outdoor areas include a fenced front/back yard, 3 XL balconies, and 2 parking spaces. Bedrooms and laundry rooms are located on lower level and 2nd floor. Level 2 also offers one of three family/living rooms centered around a gas burning fireplace with a vintage mantelpiece, offset by the wet bar. King-sized primary suite features full bath with heated floors, jetted tub, and a walk-in-closet. Brazilian cherrywood floors sprawl across the expansive formal living room, dining area, and beyond the chef's kitchen; boasting a tantalizing amount of space for entertaining on the main floor. Lowest level was originally an apartment and offers front and rear access, making it a great option for au-pair's quarters, in-law arrangement, or income-producing tenants. ~1-block from Thalia Hall and 18th Street restaurants including S.K.Y., 5 Rabanitos, HaiSous, La Mejikana, and La Luna, and centrally positioned to Rush, the medical district, UIC. 15 minutes to Lurie Children's, Northwestern and University of Chicago.