NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1234 E 56th St Chicago, IL 60637

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,928,000 - $3,907,843

7 Beds
5 Baths
6,300 Sq Ft
$431/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 14, 2014

Last sale price $2,185,000 $347 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,153 / mo

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Bixler Park

About This Home

As of March 2014

Magnificent renovated double wide rowhome on Professors' Row by U of C. Elegant formal rms w/new hardwood flrs. New/enlarged eat-in kit w/butler's pantry. 7 BRs including master ste w/sitting/dressing rm. All new baths, moldings, windows, doors & hardware. New plumbing, electric, a/c & mechanicals. 2 sets w/d. Dug out basement adding 15' of height. Added drain tile. Huge yard w/deck, terrace & in-ground irrigation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Ames

Engel & Voelkers Chicago License #475150488 Listed on: 09/03/2013

Engel & Voelkers Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Sullivan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475133936

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1904

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Sinks
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Space Is On A Transferrable Lease
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1904

Lot Details

7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.2
  • Type Detached: 4+ Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1904
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1904

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 7
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, Sitting Room, Attic, Pantry, Foyer, Terrace, Deck, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 25X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 08X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Terrace, Dimensions: 19X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 6 Name: 7th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X08, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 16X23, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Attic, Dimensions: 17X29, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6300
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X28, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Transferrable Lease

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20142000310000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 23779.69

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Greenstone Michael and Ozment Katherine
Bought by
Greenstone Michael
Current Estimated Value
$2,715,211

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2013
Closed on
Mar 11, 2014
Sold by
White Michael and White Cathy W
Bought by
Greenstone Michael and Ozment Katherine
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Ames
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$2,380,000
Sold Price
$2,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,480,000
Outstanding Balance
$386,842
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,328,369

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2007
Sold by
Riordan Michael C and Riordan Susan S
Bought by
White Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2004
Sold by
Gewertz Bruce L
Bought by
Riordan Michael C and Riordan Susan S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Gewertz Bruce L and Gewertz Diane
Bought by
Gewertz Bruce L and Gewertz Diane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1997
Sold by
Brozen Nancy Lee
Bought by
Gewertz Bruce L and Gewertz Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Greenstone Michael -- Attorney
Greenstone Michael $2,185,000 None Available
White Michael $1,765,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Riordan Michael C $1,750,000 First American Title
Gewertz Bruce L -- --
Gewertz Bruce L $493,333 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Greenstone Michael $1,480,000
Previous Owner Riordan Michael C $1,400,000
Previous Owner Gewertz Bruce L $592,000
Closed Gewertz Bruce L $74,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2014 03/14/14 Sold $2,185,000 -8.2% $347 / Sq Ft
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2013 09/03/13 For Sale $2,380,000 -- $378 / 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 $30,367 $180,000 $46,500 $133,500
2024 $30,367 $180,000 $46,500 $133,500
2023 $30,882 $146,730 $37,500 $109,230
2022 $30,882 $153,563 $37,500 $116,063
2021 $30,210 $153,563 $37,500 $116,063
2020 $20,914 $96,985 $30,000 $66,985
2019 $20,491 $105,419 $30,000 $75,419
2018 $20,145 $105,419 $30,000 $75,419
2017 $32,810 $155,790 $24,750 $131,040
2016 $42,819 $216,282 $24,750 $191,532
2015 $39,633 $216,282 $24,750 $191,532
2014 $24,110 $132,517 $20,250 $112,267
2013 $23,623 $132,517 $20,250 $112,267
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Ames

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jennifer Ames

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago

    (773) 908-3632

    235 Total Sales

    Jennifer Ames
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  • Robert Sullivan

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Sullivan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 944-8900

    77 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Robert Sullivan
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08435604

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-200-031-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60637 Hyde Park

1234 E 56th St, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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