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Sold on 08/13/2007
Robert Sullivan of Urban Search Corp Of Chicago
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1234 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

  • $2,181,000

    Last sold 08/13/2007 for $1.76M

  • 7

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 6,000

    Sqft ($294/Sqft)

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About 1234 E 56th St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1904
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Property description
Rare opportunity to own the largest home on Professors' Row, just steps from the U of Chicago campus. Beautiful, classic 3 1/2 story 1904 residence retains the graciousness of the original while incorporating all the latest conveniences, such as central A/C & a fabulous cook's kitchen. Great southern light. Huge backyard with private patio & garden.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Robert Sullivan
Listing Office - Urban Search Corp Of Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#06224652 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 6224652
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Living Area 6000
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 11811
Year Built 1904
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 12
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Windows Skylight(s)
Exterior
Roof Tile
Construction Brick
Patio and Porch Patio
Lot Desc Oversized Chicago Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area CHI - Hyde Park
County Cook
Elementary School RAY
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School District 299
APN 20142000310000
$2.18M
Range: $1.63M-$2.72M
Last 30 days 
  • Mar 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08435604
  • Mar 17, 2014 Sold
    $2,185,000 (-8.2%)
  • Sep 3, 2013 Listed
    $2,380,000 (+34.8%)
  • Sep 2007
    Public Records
  • Sep 19, 2007 Sold
    $1,765,000
  • Aug 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06224652
  • Aug 24, 2007 Sold
    $1,765,000 (-11.5%)
  • Jul 27, 2006 Listed
    $1,995,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $30,367 -1.7%
    $146,730 -4.45%
  • 2022
    $30,882 +2.2%
    $153,563
  • 2021
    $30,210 +44.4%
    $153,563 +58.34%
  • 2020
    $20,914 +2.1%
    $96,985 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $20,491 +1.7%
    $105,419
  • 2018
    $20,145 -38.6%
    $105,419 -32.33%
  • 2017
    $32,810 -23.4%
    $155,790 -27.97%
  • 2016
    $42,819 +8.0%
    $216,282
  • 2015
    $39,633 +64.4%
    $216,282
  • 2014
    $24,110 +2.1%
    —
  • 2013
    $23,623
    —
  • 1234 E 56th St
    $1.76M
  • Hyde Park
    $274K 0% y/y
  • 60637
    $255K 0% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1215 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $2,151,000 6/4 3,700 0.01
1201 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,510,000 5/3 3,564 0.02
1217 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $2,169,000 6/4 3,251 0.02
5605 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,878,000 6/4 3,780 0.02
1220 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,757,000 6/3 3,116 0.02
1221 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $2,287,000 5/3 3,230 0.02
1222 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,456,000 5/2 2,112 0.03
5609 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 $1,683,000 5/2 2,988 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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