$290,000
SOLD APR 27, 2026

1221 E 53rd St Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,632 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 27, 2026

$178 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 2-minute walk to Butternut Playlot Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

***Highest and best due by Monday, 3/23 at 12PM.***Welcome home to your cozy, quiet corner of bustling Hyde Park. Perched within walking distance of all that this vibrant neighborhood has to offer, this 2-bedroom condo boasts a sprawling 1600+ sqft, complete with formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. The space is very flexible, with large bedrooms, a sunroom perfect for morning coffee or working from home, and a formal dining room that could easily double as a family room. The second bathroom had a recent major renovation, and the ensuite primary bath is waiting for your ideas! Major updates that give our buyer peace of mind include all new windows, newer kitchen appliances, a new roof on the building, and a new boiler. Parking lease available in the onsite garage for $50/mo. Easy access to Metra, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Lake Michigan. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Douglas Wells

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475155636 Listed on: 03/17/2026

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Tammy Jackson

KM Realty Group, LLC License #471020151

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,744

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $607 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,632 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Ray Elementary School
  • Kenwood Academy High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • President Association
  • Property managed by Self-managed

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,744

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$607 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Vintage
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1632
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Foyer, Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1632
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1632
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 607
  • Association Amenities: Storage, Laundry, Patio
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-managed
  • Management Contact Name: President
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
  • High School: Kenwood Academy High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4743.91
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2019
Closed on
Aug 22, 2019
Sold by
Houkal John
Bought by
Tobel Jacob Steffen Von and Tobel Alison M Von
Seller's Agent
Michael Giliano
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ken Petrich
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$229,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.15%
Original Mortgage
$183,200
Outstanding Balance
$159,286
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,795

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2011
Sold by
Anderson Barbara
Bought by
Houkal John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
Baines Charlie D
Bought by
Anderson Barbara and Baines Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1995
Sold by
Baines Barbara Anderson and Anderson Barbara
Bought by
Anderson Baines Ii Charlie Daniel and Anderson Baines Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1994
Sold by
New Concord House Condominium Assn Inc
Bought by
Anderson Barbara
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $229,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $176,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $183,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/27/2026 04/27/26 Sold $290,000 +7.4% $178 / Sq Ft
03/23/2026 03/23/26 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2026 03/17/26 For Sale $270,000 +17.9% $165 / Sq Ft
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Sold $229,000 -4.2% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $239,000 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2019 05/08/19 For Sale $239,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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 $4,870 $23,539 $7,440 $16,099
2024 $4,870 $23,539 $7,440 $16,099
2023 $4,731 $23,000 $6,000 $17,000
2022 $4,731 $23,000 $6,000 $17,000
2021 $4,625 $23,000 $6,000 $17,000
2020 $5,380 $24,152 $4,800 $19,352
2019 $4,595 $26,302 $4,800 $21,502
2018 $4,517 $26,302 $4,800 $21,502
2017 $3,195 $18,217 $3,960 $14,257
2016 $3,149 $18,217 $3,960 $14,257
2015 $2,858 $18,217 $3,960 $14,257
2014 $2,634 $16,767 $3,240 $13,527
2013 $2,571 $16,767 $3,240 $13,527
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12573155

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-11-413-024-1001

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