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  • Condo
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,090 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Character rich Hyde Park 2-bed, 1-bath vintage condo in a solid, well-maintained 21-unit brick building. Thoughtfully updated with granite counters, hardwood floors, newer windows, and tastefully designed bath. Flexible floorplan with separate dining room that can serve as family room, office, or studio. Living room opens to private front balcony; brand-new back porch and stairs lead to a beautiful shared backyard. Large private storage room, on-site coin laundry, and window A/C included. Exceptional walkability to U of C, Small Cheval, Target, and Nichols Park. 1/2 mile to Metra 55th Street station; 1 mile to Lake Shore Drive. Easy street parking on 53rd. First Showings Saturday and Sunday!

Full Property Details for 1231 E 53rd St #1

General

  • Price: $225,000
  • HOA FEE: $552/month
  • Taxes: $3,849 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Condo
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12640061
  • Updated: 5/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony

Location

  • Area: CHI - Hyde Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Hyde Park
  • Driving Directions: 1231 is located between Woodlawn and Kimbark on 53rd.

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 999lbs.
  • Mgmt. Company: Forth Group

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Condo, Low-Rise (1 to 3 Stories)
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Square Feet: 1,090
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Unit Information

  • Units in Building: 21

Lot Features

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Animals

  • Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $552
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 1910
  • Tax Amount: $3,849.58
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Condo
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 20114130201004

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Schools serving 1231 E 53rd St #1

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Ray Elementary School
5631 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
7-80.5 mi
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
9-120.4 mi
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Price
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5/07/2026
Listed
$225,000
7.14%
MLS
5/14/2021
Sold
$210,000
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Tax History for 1231 E 53rd St #1

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,388
3%
$15,999
—
2022
$3,291
29%
$15,999
—
2021
$2,548
9%
$15,999
17%
2020
$2,347
-21%
$13,637
-8%
2019
$2,984
2%
$14,850
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2018
$2,933
3%
$14,850
12%
2017
$2,845
7%
$13,216
—
2016
$2,647
9%
$13,216
—
2015
$2,422
45%
$13,216
47%
2014
$1,673
2%
$9,019
—
2013
$1,640
1%
$9,019
—
2012
$1,618
—
$9,019
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