FULLY FURNISHED NEW REMODELED TURN KEY UNIT MINUTES FROM OBAMA CENTER PERFECT FOR OWNER OCCUPIED OR INVESTORS PREVIOUSLY USED TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL INCOME ON AIRBNB Spectacular 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex-down condo with an additional flex room offering approximately 1,800 sq. ft. of living space, just steps from Washington Park, public transportation, the University of Chicago, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Features include hardwood floors, exposed brick, modern kitchen with quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, and premium Samsung Smart appliances, including a double oven with air-fryer feature. The lower level offers a primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, office area, and modern bath with jacuzzi tub. Both bathrooms feature Bluetooth speakers. Enjoy central air/heat, newer high-efficiency furnace, in-unit laundry, washer/dryer, recently cleaned air ducts, and UV air purification system. Best of all, this home comes fully furnished and includes everything you need to move right in!
New
$279,900
231 E 59th St #1, Chicago, IL 60637
3beds
1,800sqft
Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$277,400 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Farmhouse sinkExposed brickOffice areaPremium samsung smart appliancesNewer high-efficiency furnaceUv air purification systemHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Chatman (708)766-1431,
Real People Realty Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12742172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 20153030411010
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,870
- Annual tax amount: $1,838
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
$277,400
$264,000 - $291,000
$1,934/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900-9.7%$156/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Listing removed | $309,900$172/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,900+24%$172/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11381972 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2022 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$139/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $259,900+644.7%$144/sqft |
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| 11/14/2016 | Sold | $34,900$19/sqft |
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| 10/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $34,900+132.7%$19/sqft |
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| 8/21/2015 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $15,000$8/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/14/2015 | Price change | $15,000-91.1%$8/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 2/22/2006 | Sold | $168,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,479 +34.8% | $15,587 +29.9% |
| 2023 | $1,838 +3.9% | $11,999 |
| 2022 | $1,770 +1.2% | $11,999 |
| 2021 | $1,748 -26% | $11,999 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $2,364 +0.5% | $10,610 -9.3% |
| 2019 | $2,351 +1.7% | $11,701 |
| 2018 | $2,311 +3.1% | $11,701 +12.4% |
| 2017 | $2,242 +41.4% | $10,414 |
| 2016 | $1,586 +11.1% | $10,414 |
| 2015 | $1,428 -47% | $10,414 -39% |
| 2014 | $2,691 +2.4% | $17,075 |
| 2013 | $2,627 +0.4% | $17,075 |
| 2012 | $2,616 -22.2% | $17,075 -25.1% |
| 2011 | $3,365 +7.3% | $22,785 |
| 2010 | $3,135 +14% | $22,785 |
| 2009 | $2,749 -4.2% | $22,785 +13.9% |
| 2008 | $2,870 +10.7% | $20,006 |
| 2007 | $2,592 +5.6% | $20,006 +6.2% |
| 2006 | $2,454 | $18,833 |
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Neighborhood: Washington Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Dulles Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 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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