Large, flexible floorplan 2 bed, 1 bath Hyde Park condo in a solid, well-maintained 21-unit brick building with vintage and architectural details that make it a true standout. Thoughtfully updates include granite counters, a tastefully designed bath, newer light fixtures, ceiling fans, and newer windows. Hardwood floors throughout, including kitchen. Flexible square footage for today's lifestyle, with separate south facing sun-filled dining room that will also function as a family room, home office, or creative studio. Living room opens to private front balcony. With additional large shared back porch off kitchen. Back stairs lead to a beautiful courtyard and green space. Exceptional walkability, within minutes of Small Cheval of Hyde Park, CVS, Target, and the gardens, nature preserve, open fields of Nichols Park. Butternut Playground just around the corner on Woodlawn. U of C bus stop one minute walk, 1/2 mile to Metra 55th Street station; 1 mile to Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Park, and 3/4 of a mile to the Chicago Lakefront and Washington Park. 1.5 miles to the Obama Presidential Library Campus. Super Easy street parking on 53rd or Kimbark. Common laundry, bike room and private storage room on lower level.
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$235,000
1231 E 53rd St #1, Chicago, IL 60615
2beds
1,090sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$235,200 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$2,087 Estimated rent
Home value
$235,200
$214,000 - $259,000
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Listing courtesy of:
Janice Smith 773-230-0839,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Patrick Smith 773-750-0391,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Katherine Jones
RE/MAX 10
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12640061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,090 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Details
- Parcel number: 20114130201004
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $552 monthly
- Amenities included: Coin Laundry, Storage
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $235,000+4.4%$216/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Contingent | $225,000$206/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+7.1%$206/sqft |
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| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $210,000-4.1%$193/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10992189 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2020 | Listing removed | $219,000$201/sqft |
Source: Meliora Real Estate Group LLC #10824347 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Price change | $219,000-2.7%$201/sqft |
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| 8/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000+15.4%$206/sqft |
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| 12/1/2017 | Sold | $195,000-8.9%$179/sqft |
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| 10/19/2017 | Pending sale | $214,000$196/sqft |
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| 10/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $214,000+60.3%$196/sqft |
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| 4/5/2014 | Sold | $133,500-4%$122/sqft |
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| 3/5/2014 | Pending sale | $139,000$128/sqft |
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| 10/31/2013 | Price change | $139,000-6.7%$128/sqft |
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| 6/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $149,000+231.1%$137/sqft |
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| 6/15/2011 | Sold | $45,000$41/sqft |
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| 3/16/2011 | Listing removed | $45,000$41/sqft |
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| 3/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $45,000-84%$41/sqft |
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| 5/31/2007 | Sold | $282,000$259/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $19,102 +19.4% |
| 2023 | $3,388 +2.9% | $15,999 |
| 2022 | $3,291 +29.2% | $15,999 |
| 2021 | $2,548 +8.6% | $15,999 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $2,347 -21.3% | $13,637 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $2,984 +1.7% | $14,850 |
| 2018 | $2,933 +3.1% | $14,850 +12.4% |
| 2017 | $2,845 +7.5% | $13,216 |
| 2016 | $2,647 +9.3% | $13,216 |
| 2015 | $2,422 +44.7% | $13,216 +46.5% |
| 2014 | $1,673 +2% | $9,019 |
| 2013 | $1,640 +1.4% | $9,019 |
| 2012 | $1,618 -28.5% | $9,019 -35.4% |
| 2011 | $2,263 -20.3% | $13,966 -20% |
| 2010 | $2,841 -6.3% | $17,457 -10.2% |
| 2009 | $3,032 +63.5% | $19,446 +50.5% |
| 2008 | $1,854 +1% | $12,925 |
| 2007 | $1,836 -1.1% | $12,925 |
| 2006 | $1,855 +24.5% | $12,925 +41.7% |
| 2005 | $1,490 +1% | $9,120 |
| 2004 | $1,475 +2.2% | $9,120 |
| 2003 | $1,443 +23.2% | $9,120 +39.9% |
| 2002 | $1,172 +3.8% | $6,521 |
| 2001 | $1,129 -10.2% | $6,521 |
| 2000 | $1,258 -0.7% | $6,521 -0.4% |
| 1999 | $1,266 | $6,548 |
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
- 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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