Welcome to this splendid f-simple townhouse in great Hyde Park location, steps from shops, restaurants, University of Chicago, great public transportation and the lakefront. Expertly designed by I.M. Pei in 1962, this home has been updated in the last ten years: new roof (complete tearoff), new windows, new boiler, new hot water tank, new A/C, updated baths (two full baths), mostly new kitchen appliances and new patio. This sunny townhouse features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, neat private back yard with shed and canopy for shade. Just painted and hardwood floors refinished, this house is ready for you. Townhouse HOA amenities include one parking spot, guest parking, lovely landscaped garden and playground. Call today!
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$580,000
1455 E 55th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637
4beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1,400 Square Feet Lot
$676,100 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$3,344 Estimated rent
Home value
$676,100
$622,000 - $737,000
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Lovely landscaped gardenSunny townhouseUpdated bathsNew kitchen appliancesNew windowsNew patioCanopy for shade
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Listing courtesy of:
Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse 773-818-6318,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
Lilianna Sekula-Lark
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12327093
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Alley, Guest, On Site, Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,400 sqft
- Dimensions: 20 X 70
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 20142040410000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Row House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Chicago
- Subdivision: Campus Hyde Park
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 monthly
- Services included: Parking, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $580,000+0.9%$264/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12327093 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Contingent | $575,000$261/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12327093 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$261/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12327093 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listing removed | $575,000$261/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12270895 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2025 | Price change | $575,000-3.4%$261/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12270895 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000+41.7%$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12270895 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2012 | Sold | $420,000-4.3%$191/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08063611 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2012 | Price change | $439,000-2.3%$200/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Kennedy, Ryan, Monigal And Assoc., Inc. #08063611 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $449,500+5.1%$204/sqft |
Source: BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc. #08063611 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2006 | Sold | $427,500$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $48,500 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $9,740 +2.9% | $46,000 |
| 2022 | $9,461 +2.3% | $46,000 |
| 2021 | $9,250 +3.6% | $46,000 +14.8% |
| 2020 | $8,927 +2% | $40,075 -8% |
| 2019 | $8,752 +1.7% | $43,560 |
| 2018 | $8,605 -0.4% | $43,560 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $8,636 +7.5% | $40,118 |
| 2016 | $8,035 +9.3% | $40,118 |
| 2015 | $7,351 +23.9% | $40,118 +25.5% |
| 2014 | $5,931 +2% | $31,967 |
| 2013 | $5,814 +9.9% | $31,967 |
| 2012 | $5,289 +16.5% | $31,967 +6.4% |
| 2011 | $4,539 +1.6% | $30,031 |
| 2010 | $4,470 +14% | $30,031 |
| 2009 | $3,920 +1.9% | $30,031 -10.5% |
| 2008 | $3,848 +4.1% | $33,540 |
| 2007 | $3,695 +10.6% | $33,540 |
| 2006 | $3,340 -5.1% | $33,540 +31.6% |
| 2005 | $3,521 +1.9% | $25,487 |
| 2004 | $3,455 +4.5% | $25,487 |
| 2003 | $3,308 -5.4% | $25,487 +19.7% |
| 2002 | $3,497 +4.8% | $21,287 |
| 2001 | $3,336 -8.1% | $21,287 |
| 2000 | $3,629 +0% | $21,287 +1.9% |
| 1999 | $3,629 | $20,890 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ray Elementary 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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- Cook County
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- 60637
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- 1455 E 55th Pl
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