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Sold on 09/11/2015
Rita McCarthy of Coldwell Banker Residential

1229 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615

  • $790,000

    Last sold 09/11/2015 after 142 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.1

    bath

  • 2,757

    Sqft ($287/Sqft)

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About 1229 E 50th St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1889
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,501 Sqft
Rental estimate
Property description
1st time on the market in 42 yrs., this charming Victorian exudes historic character, from its steeply pitched gabled roofline, detailed corbelled chimney, to its stick style framing. Lovingly maintained w/ 11' coved ceilings, stunning oak woodwork w/Eastlake detailing, unique stained glass & 3 orig. fps. Large eat-in kitch, Master BR suite w/ wbfp & bath. Deck overlooks lg. yard w/ room for garage or pkg pad.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Rita McCarthy
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08899265 • last updated 10 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam
Levels/Style Victorian
MLS # 8899265
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2757
Property Tax $ 9933.11
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1889
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Exterior Access, Full
Attic Interior Stair, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 7
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Deck, Foyer, Deck
# Fireplaces 3
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning, Decorative Only
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Storms/Screens
Foundation Brick
Exterior Frame
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Rolled), Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc None
Lot Desc Standard Chicago Lot, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Curbs/Gutters, Gated Entry, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
High School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
Directions 47TH ST TO WOODLAWN, SOUTH ON WOODLAWN TO 50TH ST, AND EAST OR LEFT TO 1229
APN 20112120090000
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  • Sep 2015
    Public Records
  • Sep 30, 2015 Sold
    $790,000
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08899265
  • Sep 11, 2015 Sold
    $790,000 (-6.0%)
  • May 29, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 22, 2015 Listed
    $840,000
  • 1229 E 50th St
    $790K
  • Kenwood
    $285K -1% y/y
  • 60615
    $285K +18% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1225 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,640,000 6/3 3,577 0.01
1233 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,334,000 4/2 2,524 0.01
1223 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,785,000 6/4 3,551 0.01
1239 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,171,000 4/3 3,231 0.02
1219 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,483,000 6/5 1,611 0.02
1243 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $1,227,000 4/3 3,231 0.03
4956 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,034,000 6/5 5,047 0.03
1305 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 $2,471,000 —/4 4,393 0.04

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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3/10
Ray Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-8
Chicago Public Schools
5/10
Shoesmith Elementary School
public Grades K-6
Chicago Public Schools
7/10
Kenwood Academy High School
public Grades 7-12
Chicago Public Schools
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