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Sold on 04/01/2016
Rita McCarthy of Coldwell Banker Residential

1217 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

  • $1,687,500

    Last sold 04/01/2016 after 165 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 4.1

    bath

  • 4,400

    Sqft ($384/Sqft)

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About 1217 E 56th St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1908
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 2,601 Sqft
Rental estimate
Property description
A complete top to bottom impeccable renovation, this highly desirable & sizable Prairie School gem is located on a prime stretch of notable "Professor Row" houses along 56th St. near the UC campus. Dating from 1908 by noted architects Tallmadge & Watson, it is an exquisite expression of the Prairie Style w/ its open floor plan & Arts &Crafts detailing including: extraordinary oak woodwork, paneling & trim w/ beautiful patina, double hung & long rows of leaded glass windows & two stunning Roman brick wood-burning fireplaces. New amenities include: a high-end kitchen w/ a Thermador range, SS appliances & honed granite counters, opening onto a rebuilt Great Room/Conservatory w/radiant heated floors. Four new luxurious baths, all new mechanicals, roof & skylights, two new laundry rooms, two forced air furnaces, AC w/ four zones, large carport/gazebo w/radiant heated floor & a beautifully finished basement, recently excavated for full height & usage. A perfect,move-in ready home.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Rita McCarthy
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09067351 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
Levels/Style Prairie
MLS # 9067351
Type Detached Single
SqFt 4400
Property Tax $ 15151.14
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1908
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Walk In Closet, Foyer, Mud, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Sitting, Enclosed Porch, Suite, Balcony, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Suite, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Balcony, Enclosed Porch, 5th Bedroom, Sitting Room, Foyer
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Exterior Access, Full
Attic Full, Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 12
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
Interior Features Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Balcony, Brick Paver Patio
Exterior Brick
Parking Desc Space/s, Off Street, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 1, 1
Lot Desc Oversized Chicago Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alternate Elem School MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LANGUAG
Middle School KENWOOD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
High School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School KENWOOD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Directions WOODLAWN AVENUE, NORTH OR SOUTH TO 56TH ST, EAST TO PROPERTY
APN 20142070050000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Apr 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09067351
  • Apr 5, 2016 Sold
    $1,687,500
  • Jan 28, 2016 Pending
    —
  • Oct 19, 2015 Listed
    $1,900,000 (-5.0%)
  • Apr 2016
    Public Records
  • Apr 5, 2016 Sold
    $1,687,500 (-11.2%)
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08866306
  • Sep 28, 2015 Cancelled
    —
  • Jul 10, 2015 Price Change
    $1,999,000 (-7.0%)
  • May 17, 2015 Price Change
    $2,150,000 (-9.7%)
  • Mar 18, 2015 Listed
    $2,380,000 (+25.6%)
  • Feb 2008
    Public Records
  • Feb 13, 2008 Sold
    $1,895,000
  • Feb 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06742764
  • Feb 6, 2008 Sold
    $1,895,000
  • Nov 30, 2007 Listed
    $1,895,000
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06542322
  • Sep 26, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 6, 2007 Listed
    $1,895,000 (+120.3%)
  • Dec 2006
    Public Records
  • Dec 21, 2006 Sold
    $860,000
  • 1217 E 56th St
    $1.68M
  • Hyde Park
    $267K -2% y/y
  • 60637
    $256K 0% y/y
  • Chicago
    $374K +6% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1215 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,450,000 6/4 3,700 0
1221 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,137,150 5/3 3,230 0.01
5613 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 $515,770 2/1 1,364 0.02
5605 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,359,790 6/4 3,780 0.02
1201 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,290,000 5/3 3,564 0.02
5609 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,107,830 5/2 2,988 0.02
1225 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $944,240 4/2 2,730 0.02
1229 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,197,610 5/4 3,130 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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