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1231 E 53rd Street #1

Chicago, IL 60615

$225,000 $948/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,090

Sqft

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 preser ve, 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $225,000

AD Id : 78051873

MLS Id : MRD12640061

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 1,090

Year Built : 1910

County : Cook

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 2 Room Types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 5

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s) Cooling: Wall Unit(s) WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1910
Exterior Features

Balcony Construction Materials: Brick

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Attached Single Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$225000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $3849.58 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 20114130201004 Tax Exemption: None

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Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal Included Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage HOA: $552.00 Monthly

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Location Information

City: Chicago Direction: 1231 is located between Woodlawn and Kimbark on 53rd.

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MLS: MRED #12640061 LISTED BY: Janice Smith, @properties Christie's International Real Estate 773-432-0200 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)