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Seller's Agent in 2016
Rita McCarthy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 316-9760
10 in this area
18 Total Sales
1217 E 56th St Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,584,000 - $3,549,308
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,400
Sq Ft
$516/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Heated Driveway
- Heated Floors
- Prairie Architecture
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Landscaped Professionally
- 4-minute walk to Bixler Park
About This Home
As of April 2016A complete top to bottom impeccable renovation, this highly desirable & sizable Prairie School gem is located on a prime stretch of notable "Professor Row" houses along 56th St. near the UC campus. Dating from 1908 by noted architects Tallmadge & Watson, it is an exquisite expression of the Prairie Style w/ its open floor plan & Arts &Crafts detailing including: extraordinary oak woodwork, paneling & trim w/ beautiful patina, double hung & long rows of leaded glass windows & two stunning Roman brick wood-burning fireplaces. New amenities include: a high-end kitchen w/ a Thermador range, SS appliances & honed granite counters, opening onto a rebuilt Great Room/Conservatory w/radiant heated floors. Four new luxurious baths, all new mechanicals, roof & skylights, two new laundry rooms, two forced air furnaces, AC w/ four zones, large carport/gazebo w/radiant heated floor & a beautifully finished basement, recently excavated for full height & usage. A perfect,move-in ready home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475145676 Listed on: 10/19/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1908
Lot Details
- Southern Exposure
- East or West Exposure
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
Home Design
- Prairie Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Sitting Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Heated Floors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Bedroom Suite
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Parking
- Parking Available
- Heated Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Eco-Friendly Details
- North or South Exposure
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 19, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rita McCarthy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jessie Pinkham
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
List Price
$1,900,000
Sold Price
$1,687,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$212,500
-11.18%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$583,603
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$767,110
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,503,993
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 2008
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,480,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
9.12%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,687,500 | North American Title Company | ||
| $1,895,000 | Cti | ||
| $860,000 | Multiple | ||
| $900,000 | Stewart Title Guaranty Compa |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,480,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $688,000 | ||
| Closed | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2016 04/01/16 | Sold | $1,687,500 | -11.2% | $384 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2016 01/28/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2015 10/19/15 | For Sale | $1,900,000 | -- | $432 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,395 | $163,228 | $16,120 | $147,108 |
| 2024 | $23,395 | $163,228 | $16,120 | $147,108 |
| 2023 | $22,703 | $113,800 | $13,000 | $100,800 |
| 2022 | $22,703 | $113,800 | $13,000 | $100,800 |
| 2021 | $22,214 | $113,800 | $13,000 | $100,800 |
| 2020 | $16,610 | $77,664 | $10,400 | $67,264 |
| 2019 | $16,272 | $84,418 | $10,400 | $74,018 |
| 2018 | $32,659 | $168,769 | $10,400 | $158,369 |
| 2017 | $15,410 | $74,959 | $8,580 | $66,379 |
| 2016 | $14,513 | $74,959 | $8,580 | $66,379 |
| 2015 | $13,255 | $74,959 | $8,580 | $66,379 |
| 2014 | $15,152 | $84,231 | $7,020 | $77,211 |
| 2013 | $14,841 | $84,231 | $7,020 | $77,211 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Rita McCarthy
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Jessie Pinkham
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Jessie Pinkham
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
(773) 633-1025
9 in this area
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD09067351
APN: 20-14-207-005-0000
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