$290,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

1235 E 53rd St Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$661/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • 1-minute walk to Butternut Playlot Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Hyde Park's vibrancy is at the doorstep of this wonderful vintage, penthouse level, third floor condominium. Walk to shopping, restaurants, museums, parks, beaches, tennis courts, the University of Chicago, the list goes on! Metra train and public bus transportation is steps away -- including the U of C bus line. This corner located home has large windows throughout that offer unobstructed treetop views and incredible natural light. In addition to spacious rooms, closet space is copious. There are hardwood floors and replacement double pane - drop in windows. One of the two full baths retains the original built-in storage cabinet, the other bath features a claw foot tub with shower surround. The separate formal dining room showcases a full bookcase wall. The kitchen offers counter seating, a great amount of cabinet space and newer appliances. There is an in-unit washer/dryer. And the back porches are approximately 3 years new! Assigned storage space, bike room and coin laundry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Lewis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475135973 Listed on: 06/14/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Yolanda Fowler

Ultimate Realty Group LLC License #475133987

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $661 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Ray Elementary School
  • Kenwood Academy High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 21 Units
  • Kim Campbell Association, Phone Number (312) 379-0400
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by Forth Group

Pet Policy

  • Pet Deposit Required
  • Dogs Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,533

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$661 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Year Built: 1913
  • 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
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Room Type: Foyer, Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Screens
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 298000
  • OtherStructures: Storage
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Deposit Required, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 661
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Forth Group
  • Management Contact Name: Kim Campbell
  • Management Phone: 312-379-0400

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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299
  • Elementary School #2: Murray Elementary School Language Academy

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 00

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3532.57
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Chase Diane Z and Chase Arlen F
Bought by
Botticello Peter Robert and Botticello-Romero Nuria Roxana
Seller's Agent
Deborah Lewis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Yolanda Fowler
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
List Price
$298,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.68%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.83%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,262

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2022
Closed on
May 13, 2022
Sold by
Malamy Jocelyn E
Bought by
Chase Diane Z and Chase Arlen F
Seller's Agent
Charles Ginsberg
Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Frierson
Real People Realty
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$274,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-1.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Reimer Jacob and Byrnes Jake
Bought by
Malamy Jocelyn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $274,500 First American Title
Warranty Deed $225,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $33,750 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $290,000 -2.7% $193 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Sale $298,000 +8.6% $199 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Sold $274,500 -1.6% --
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 For Sale $279,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,533 $22,923 $5,625 $17,298
2023 $3,410 $20,000 $4,536 $15,464
2022 $3,410 $20,000 $4,536 $15,464
2021 $3,352 $19,999 $4,536 $15,463
2020 $2,954 $16,363 $3,628 $12,735
2019 $2,891 $17,819 $3,628 $14,191
2018 $2,841 $17,819 $3,628 $14,191
2017 $2,687 $15,859 $2,993 $12,866
2016 $2,676 $15,859 $2,993 $12,866
2015 $2,425 $15,859 $2,993 $12,866
2014 $1,532 $10,823 $2,449 $8,374
2013 $1,490 $10,823 $2,449 $8,374
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12392036

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-11-413-020-1012