Move right into this stylish, high-end condo in the heart of Historic South Kenwood and located in desirable Madison Park, renowned for its lush private park and arboretum. This tastefully rehabbed home was redesigned (2020) with a contemporary palette, new central air and high-end modern finishes, yet still retains vintage features with high ceilings, crown moldings, original hardwood floors, handsome doors with original hardware and period woodwork. This home boasts a gracious entertaining layout with a large living room graced with a decorative fireplace, adjacent to a spacious dining room which is directly off a 3 season porch on one end and the 14 foot butler pantry on the other. The newly designed chef's kitchen and butler pantry has a ton of storage. It also features new quartz counters and porcelain backsplash with stylish white cabinets, stainess steel appliances with a chef's stove and vented hood with a charming breakfast nook and balcony. All three bedrooms have ensuite baths and ample closets. The primary bath with its gorgeous tilework and heated floors was enlarged and redesigned with wet and dry rooms. It includes designer double sinks, a stylish large shower with two rain shower heads and separate soaking tub. The primary bedroom has the 2nd and largest balcony overlooking the back garden and brick patio. This home also has a beautifully designed mud room and in-unit laundry, plus a garage space. Additional overnight parking in Madison Park is $500 per year. Super location- walking distance to UC, Whole Foods, shops and restaurants on 53rd and transportation.
Pending
$675,000
1226 E Madison Park APT 1, Chicago, IL 60615
3beds
2,500sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
-- sqft lot
$686,200 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$800/mo HOA
What's special
High-end modern finishesContemporary paletteHigh ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsCrown moldingsIn-unit laundryBeautifully designed mud room
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Rita McCarthy 312-266-7000,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
David Jennett 847-800-4346,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12625810
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Pantry, Sun Room, Utility Room-1st Floor, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full, Curbless/Roll in Shower, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X7
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X5
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Butler, Breakfast Room, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X22
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X13
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Terracotta), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Sustainable)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X5
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X5
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Pantry, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Lever Style Door Handles
- Basement: Cellar,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 20112121161001
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Limestone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Storage, Intercom
- Services included: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $800 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $451,140
- Annual tax amount: $7,896
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
$686,200
$652,000 - $721,000
$3,618/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$270/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $675,000$270/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$270/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+17.4%$270/sqft |
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| 11/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000-2.4%$230/sqft |
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| 10/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/21/2022 | Price change | $589,000-5%$236/sqft |
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| 7/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $620,000-4.6%$248/sqft |
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| 11/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2021 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$260/sqft |
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| 8/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $675,000$270/sqft |
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| 8/16/2021 | Contingent | $675,000$270/sqft |
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| 7/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $675,000+45.2%$270/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Sold | $465,000+5.7%$186/sqft |
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| 8/20/2010 | Sold | $440,000-2.2%$176/sqft |
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| 6/25/2010 | Pending sale | $450,000$180/sqft |
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| 5/1/2010 | Price change | $450,000-7.6%$180/sqft |
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| 3/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $487,000+16.6%$195/sqft |
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| 5/30/2006 | Sold | $417,500$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $45,114 +73.5% |
| 2023 | $4,241 +3.9% | $25,998 |
| 2022 | $4,081 +1.5% | $25,998 |
| 2021 | $4,022 -64.9% | $25,998 -49.5% |
| 2020 | $11,471 +8.5% | $51,491 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $10,577 +1.7% | $56,073 |
| 2018 | $10,398 -1% | $56,073 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $10,502 +7.5% | $48,784 |
| 2016 | $9,771 +9.3% | $48,784 |
| 2015 | $8,939 +13.1% | $48,784 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $7,907 +2% | $42,618 |
| 2013 | $7,751 +1.4% | $42,618 |
| 2012 | $7,648 +36.7% | $42,618 +23.4% |
| 2011 | $5,595 +9.4% | $34,530 |
| 2010 | $5,114 +14% | $34,530 |
| 2009 | $4,485 +2.8% | $34,530 -0.4% |
| 2008 | $4,362 +3.2% | $34,673 |
| 2007 | $4,228 -15.1% | $34,673 |
| 2006 | $4,978 +41.2% | $34,673 +20% |
| 2005 | $3,525 +2.9% | $28,895 |
| 2004 | $3,426 +4.3% | $28,895 |
| 2003 | $3,286 -5.2% | $28,895 +36.8% |
| 2002 | $3,468 +4.8% | $21,123 |
| 2001 | $3,307 -7.1% | $21,123 |
| 2000 | $3,561 -0.3% | $21,123 +2.9% |
| 1999 | $3,572 | $20,536 |
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Neighborhood: Kenwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Shoesmith Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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