550 Ida St

A mid-rise brick condominium constructed in 1975, this five-story elevator building contains predominantly two-bedroom residences organized around common corridors. Units typically present open living/dining layouts with separate dining rooms, gas fireplaces, and sliding glass doors that open to private balconies. Kitchens vary from original to renovated and often include granite counters and eat-in spaces; some units feature in-unit laundry while coin-operated laundry is provided on-site. Flooring ranges from hardwood to ceramic and laminate; storage lockers are assigned to owners and many units offer substantial closet capacity. Common building systems include Flexicore construction, central gas-forced heat, individual air conditioning, and an intercom-controlled entrance. On-site conveniences include an attended lobby, assigned off-street parking spaces, bike storage, and elevator access to all levels. Pets and rentals are governed by association rules and typically require board approval. Located in downtown Des Plaines, the building is within a short walk to the Metra station, local buses, municipal services, restaurants, parks, and neighborhood retail, offering a compact urban-suburban lifestyle with easy highway and airport access.