Fireplace: keep or remove? I live at 910 S. Michigan (Michigan Ave Lofts) in their typical, smaller, one bedroom (875sf). If you know this
building, you know that the gas fireplace is located in the walls that separates the living room from bedroom, and that the fireplace sticks out from the wall at an angle. I never use it, and it is dated-looking (black and scary from the late 1990's when the condo first opened). Plus, if I remove the fireplace, I have more square footage in both the living room and bedroom. Would it be a good idea to remove the fireplace?
Hi Helena,
Fireplaces add value to your condo. If you plan on selling, then save yourself the money of tearing it out. I agree with Patrick, if you want the extra space and plan on staying there then go for it! Hope this helps.
Cherrie Catama
cherrie@newmanrealtyillinois.com
Hi Helena,
Fireplaces add value to your condo. If you plan on selling, then save yourself the money of tearing it out. I agree with Patrick, if you want the extra space and plan on staying there then go for it! Hope this helps.
Cherrie Catama
cherrie@newmanrealtyillinois.com
it's a matter of preference. Are you thinking about selling and trying to make more space to make it more attractive to the buyer or are you just trying to make more space for yourself?
If it's for yourself and you don't want it and it will give you more room, then go ahead and remove it. It could always be put back in later.
If you are looking to sell keep in mind that a lot of the units in that building have fireplaces. You would have to adjust your price accordingly without the fireplace.
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