Hyde Park's vibrancy is at the doorstep of this wonderful vintage, penthouse level, third floor condominium. Walk to shopping, restaurants, museums, parks, beaches, tennis courts, the University of Chicago, the list goes on! Metra train and public bus transportation is steps away -- including the U of C bus line. This corner located home has large windows throughout that offer unobstructed treetop views and incredible natural light. In addition to spacious rooms, closet space is copious. There are hardwood floors and replacement double pane - drop in windows. One of the two full baths retains the original built-in storage cabinet, the other bath features a claw foot tub with shower surround. The separate formal dining room showcases a full bookcase wall. The kitchen offers counter seating, a great amount of cabinet space and newer appliances. There is an in-unit washer/dryer. And the back porches are approximately 3 years new! Assigned storage space, bike room and coin laundry.
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$290,000
1235 E 53rd St #3, Chicago, IL 60615
3beds
1,500sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
-- sqft lot
$305,600 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$2,842 Estimated rent
Home value
$305,600
$275,000 - $342,000
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Unobstructed treetop viewsIncredible natural lightCorner located homeSeparate formal dining roomFull bookcase wallCounter seatingSpacious rooms
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Listing courtesy of:
Deborah Lewis 312-944-8900,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Yolanda Fowler
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12392036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Storage, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 20114130201012
- 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: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $661 monthly
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $290,000-2.7%$193/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12392036 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Pending sale | $298,000$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12392036 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Contingent | $298,000$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12392036 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $298,000+8.6%$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12392036 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2022 | Sold | $274,500-1.6%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11380442 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2022 | Contingent | $279,000$186/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11380442 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $279,000+24%$186/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11380442 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2007 | Sold | $225,000$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $22,923 +14.6% |
| 2023 | $3,533 +3.6% | $19,999 |
| 2022 | $3,410 +1.7% | $19,999 |
| 2021 | $3,352 +13.5% | $19,999 +22.2% |
| 2020 | $2,954 +2.2% | $16,363 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $2,891 +1.8% | $17,819 |
| 2018 | $2,841 +5.7% | $17,819 +12.4% |
| 2017 | $2,687 +0.4% | $15,859 |
| 2016 | $2,676 +10.3% | $15,859 |
| 2015 | $2,425 +58.4% | $15,859 +46.5% |
| 2014 | $1,532 +2.8% | $10,823 |
| 2013 | $1,490 -0.3% | $10,823 |
| 2012 | $1,494 -27.5% | $10,823 -35.4% |
| 2011 | $2,061 -21.3% | $16,759 -20% |
| 2010 | $2,620 -3.4% | $20,949 -10.2% |
| 2009 | $2,713 +84.7% | $23,335 +50.4% |
| 2008 | $1,469 +3.2% | $15,511 |
| 2007 | $1,424 +38.2% | $15,511 |
| 2006 | $1,030 -42.4% | $15,511 +41.7% |
| 2005 | $1,788 +1% | $10,945 |
| 2004 | $1,770 +2.2% | $10,945 |
| 2003 | $1,732 +60.6% | $10,945 +39.9% |
| 2002 | $1,079 +7.4% | $7,826 |
| 2001 | $1,005 -10.7% | $7,826 |
| 2000 | $1,125 +0.4% | $7,826 -0.4% |
| 1999 | $1,120 | $7,857 |
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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