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1231 E 53rd St #1, Chicago, IL 60615

$235,000

Last sold 05/30/2026 after 23 Days

2
bed
1
bath
1,090
Sqft ($216/Sqft)

Condominium not for sale

About 1231 E 53rd St #1

Property type Condominium

Neighborhood

Year built 1910

HOA fee $552/month

Rental estimate

Property description

Large, flexible floorplan 2 bed, 1 bath Hyde Park condo in a solid, well-maintained 21-unit brick building with vintage and architectural details that make it a true standout. Thoughtfully updates include granite counters, a tastefully designed bath, newer light fixtures, ceiling fans, and newer windows. Hardwood floors throughout, including kitchen. Flexible square footage for today's lifestyle, with separate south facing sun-filled dining room that will also function as a family room, home office, or creative studio. Living room opens to private front balcony. With additional large shared back porch off kitchen. Back stairs lead to a beautiful courtyard and green space. Exceptional walkability, within minutes of Small Cheval of Hyde Park, CVS, Target, and the gardens, nature preserve, open fields of Nichols Park. Butternut Playground just around the corner on Woodlawn. U of C bus stop one minute walk, 1/2 mile to Metra 55th Street station; 1 mile to Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Park, and 3/4 of a mile to the Chicago Lakefront and Washington Park. 1.5 miles to the Obama Presidential Library Campus. Super Easy street parking on 53rd or Kimbark. Common laundry, bike room and private storage room on lower level.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Janice Smith

Listing Office - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Source: MRED

MLS#12640061 • last updated 3 months ago

Movoto checked MRED for data 7 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Wall Unit(s)
Levels/Style	3
MLS #	12640061
Virtual Tour	N/A
Status	Closed
Living Area	1090
Type	Attached Single
Property Tax $	3849.58
Year Built	1910
HOA Fee $	552, Monthly

Interior
# Full Baths	1
Basement	None
Dining Room	Separate
Total # of Rooms	5
Flooring	Hardwood
Accessibility Features	No

Exterior
Construction	Brick
Exterior Features	Balcony

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc	Public Sewer
# Units in Building	21

Location
Area	CHI - Hyde Park
County	Cook
Elementary School District	299
Middle School District	299
High School District	299
APN	20114130201004
Directions	1231 Is Located Between Woodlawn And Kimbark On 53rd.

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Jul 2026
MLS # 12640061
Jul 2, 2026 Sold
$235,000 (+4.4%)
Jun 4, 2026 Active
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May 7, 2026 Listed
$225,000 (+7.1%)
May 2021
MLS # 10992189
May 22, 2021 Sold
$210,000 (-4.1%)
Apr 18, 2021 Active
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Apr 17, 2021 Listed
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Apr 5, 2021 Active
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Feb 10, 2021 Listed
$219,000
Oct 2020
MLS # 10824347
Oct 11, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
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Sep 29, 2020 Price Change
$219,000 (-2.7%)
Aug 19, 2020 Listed
$225,000 (+15.4%)
Nov 2017
MLS # 09774372
Nov 28, 2017 Sold
$195,000 (-8.9%)
Oct 31, 2017 Pending
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Oct 19, 2017 Contingent
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Oct 10, 2017 Listed
$214,000 (+60.3%)
Apr 2014
MLS # 08368104
Apr 5, 2014 Sold
$133,500 (-4.0%)
Mar 28, 2014 Pending
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Jun 13, 2013 Listed
$139,000 (+208.9%)
Jun 2011
MLS # 07328347
Jun 2, 2011 Sold
$45,000
Sep 18, 2009 Listed
$45,000 (-71.0%)
Sep 2009
MLS # 07028674
Sep 17, 2009 Expired
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Sep 20, 2008 Listed
$155,000 (-40.2%)
Jan 2008
MLS # 06553965
Jan 28, 2008 Cancelled
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Jun 15, 2007 Listed
$259,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2023
$3,388 +2.9%

$19,102 +19.39%
2022
$3,291 +29.2%

$15,999
2021
$2,548 +8.6%

$15,999 +17.32%
2020
$2,347 -21.3%

$13,637 -8.17%
2019
$2,984 +1.7%

$14,850
2018
$2,933 +3.1%

$14,850 +12.36%
2017
$2,845 +7.5%

$13,216
2016
$2,647 +9.3%

$13,216
2015
$2,422 +44.7%

$13,216
2014
$1,673 +2.0%

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2013
$1,640

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1231 E 53rd St #1
$235K
Hyde Park
$269K +1% y/y
60615
$275K +5% y/y
Chicago
$360K 0% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
1221 E 53rd St #2, Chicago, IL 60615	$251,000	3/2	1,496	0.01
1221 E 53rd St #3w, Chicago, IL 60615	$206,000	—/—	—	0.01
1229 E 53rd St #1, Chicago, IL 60615	$291,000	3/2	—	0.01
1229 E 53rd St #3, Chicago, IL 60615	$295,000	3/2	—	0.01
1233 E 53rd St #2, Chicago, IL 60615	$207,000	2/1	—	0.01
1233 E 53rd St #3, Chicago, IL 60615	$220,000	2/1	—	0.01
1221 E 53rd St #1, Chicago, IL 60615	$283,000	2/2	1,600	0.01
5312 S Kimbark Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60615	$234,000	—/—	—	0.01

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