5235 N Ravenswood Ave. #1

Rare corner loft in popular Map Factory Lofts building in Andersonville, a historic Swedish enclave on the north side voted coolest neighborhood in America and world by TimeOut magazine in 2021. Truly amazing neighborhood. 5 min. walk to eclectic shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, bakeries, and coffee shops on Clark Street, 15 min. walk to Red line, 15 min bike ride to the lake/Foster Beach. The one-of-a-kind loft has a panoramic view of quiet tree-lined street and West Andersonville Garden walkway; enjoy your morning coffee while sitting amongst the trees. 12ft timber ceilings with huge timber beams. Extra large windows, 5ft x 7ft, newly installed in 2021. Windows, windows, windows, a total of 13. Natural light throughout the day. Exposed brick throughout. Corner unit, no one lives above. New roof. Duplex layout with large Master Bedroom and 2nd BR/Den/Office on one level and a large open layout for the living room. Newly updated kitchen with waterfall granite countertop. Refurbished gas fireplace with decorative tiled hearth. New washer and dryer within the unit. New track lighting throughout to spot light art. Newly installed hardwood floors (real oak, not fabricated), new remodeled bathroom with ceiling rain shower and heated floor. New HVAC/central air. Numerous custom high-end architectural elements creates a style you have to see! New modern wood staircase with custom oak treads, steel stringer, and wire railings - the only unit in the building to remove the cramped spiral staircase. Installed in 2018. Stairs surrounded by 24ft ceiling that is perfect as a gallery wall. Map Factory Lofts building is filled with historical remnants. Built in 1896, it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Formerly the map manufacturing facility of Denoyer-Geppert Company in the early 1900s, oversized maps from the 1920s/30s fill the entry area. No restriction on renting. Hot rental history in very hot neighborhood. Very pet-friendly building. Shared rooftop deck with grill. Vibrant community. Midsommar Food Fest; a Farmers Market every Wednesday; street music, etc. Close to highly desirable Peirce School District. Near numerous parks, garden walkways, Gethsemane Gardens Center, and West Ridge Nature Preserve.