***Highest and best due by Monday, 3/23 at 12PM.***Welcome home to your cozy, quiet corner of bustling Hyde Park. Perched within walking distance of all that this vibrant neighborhood has to offer, this 2-bedroom condo boasts a sprawling 1600+ sqft, complete with formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. The space is very flexible, with large bedrooms, a sunroom perfect for morning coffee or working from home, and a formal dining room that could easily double as a family room. The second bathroom had a recent major renovation, and the ensuite primary bath is waiting for your ideas! Major updates that give our buyer peace of mind include all new windows, newer kitchen appliances, a new roof on the building, and a new boiler. Parking lease available in the onsite garage for $50/mo. Easy access to Metra, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Lake Michigan. Welcome home!
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$290,000
1221 E 53rd St Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60615
2beds
1,632sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$291,500 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$2,635 Estimated rent
Home value
$291,500
$265,000 - $321,000
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Listing courtesy of:
Ryan Douglas Wells 312-636-5832,
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Bought with:
Tammy R Jackson
KM Realty Group, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12573155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Granite Counters), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,632
- Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 20114130241001
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $607 monthly
- Amenities included: Storage, Laundry, Patio
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $290,000+7.4%$178/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12573155 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $270,000$165/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12573155 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000+17.9%$165/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12573155 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2019 | Sold | $229,000+30.1%$140/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10369304 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2011 | Sold | $176,000$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $23,539 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $4,870 +2.9% | $23,000 |
| 2022 | $4,731 +2.3% | $23,000 |
| 2021 | $4,625 -14% | $23,000 -4.8% |
| 2020 | $5,380 +17.1% | $24,152 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $4,595 +1.7% | $26,302 |
| 2018 | $4,517 +41.4% | $26,302 +44.4% |
| 2017 | $3,195 +1.5% | $18,217 |
| 2016 | $3,149 +10.2% | $18,217 |
| 2015 | $2,858 +8.5% | $18,217 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $2,634 +2.5% | $16,767 |
| 2013 | $2,571 -14.5% | $16,767 |
| 2012 | $3,009 +10.7% | $16,767 -19.5% |
| 2011 | $2,719 +4.6% | $20,818 |
| 2010 | $2,599 +12% | $20,818 |
| 2009 | $2,321 +68.9% | $20,818 +18.3% |
| 2008 | $1,374 +3.2% | $17,600 |
| 2007 | $1,332 +0.8% | $17,600 |
| 2006 | $1,322 -5.1% | $17,600 +58.6% |
| 2005 | $1,393 +1.9% | $11,094 |
| 2004 | $1,367 +4.5% | $11,094 |
| 2003 | $1,309 -5.4% | $11,094 +16.5% |
| 2002 | $1,384 +6.5% | $9,525 |
| 2001 | $1,299 +53.7% | $9,525 |
| 2000 | $845 +0% | $9,525 +48.9% |
| 1999 | $845 | $6,399 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ray Elementary School
- High: Kenwood Academy High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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