Seller's Agent in 2025
Jennefer Folsom
@ Properties
(312) 533-0749
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
1311 E 55th St Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,400
Sq Ft
$67/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Wood Flooring
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 4-minute walk to Nichols Park
About This Home
As of August 20255/25 open cancelled, offer accepted. Welcome to 1311 East 55th Street, a Mid-Century "E" Townhouse designed in the 1960s by renowned architects I. M. Pei and Harry Weese. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hyde Park, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence seamlessly blends architectural heritage with sophisticated, modern updates-all within easy walking distance to the lakefront, shopping, transportation, and the University of Chicago. The home was completely gutted and meticulously renovated in 2015, with upgrades including new plumbing stacks, new electric, European-style bathrooms with quartz walls and Grohe fixtures, new stairways, new windows throughout, and essential systems like a new roof, water heater, furnace, and AC. The high-end kitchen features sleek finishes, ample drawer and storage space, an induction range, and top-tier appliances (Liebherr refrigerator, Fisher Paykal oven). Additional highlights include a renovated family room and office, a new utility room with washer and dryer, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. The current owner has carefully restored the home's original mid-century character, honoring the trademark light, efficiency, and comfort of I. M. Pei's design. Buyers will enjoy tree-lined views of Nichols Park and the fountain just across the street, a large, sunny, peaceful patio paved with bluestone, generous storage, and one dedicated parking space. This is a rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant home that offers both modern convenience and timeless design in one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475182691 Listed on: 04/24/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,229
Year Built
- Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2015
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 83 x 20
HOA Fees
- $67 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,400 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Skylights
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Schools
- Ray Elementary School
- Kenwood Academy High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include snow removal
- 18 Units
- Jeffrey Stackert Association
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Security
- Fenced around community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Lynch Sheila
Bought by
Wagner Joshua and Wagner Lloyd
Seller's Agent
Jennefer Folsom
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lilianna Sekula-Lark
Compass
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Views
15
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
-$40,735
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.78%
Original Mortgage
$543,750
Outstanding Balance
$541,879
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,386
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2015
Closed on
Jun 25, 2015
Sold by
Hou Yingbing and Wang Jinhong
Bought by
Lynch Sheila
Seller's Agent
Jessie Pinkham
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$459,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-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
4.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 2009
Sold by
Margulis Peter J and Margulis Susan W
Bought by
Wang Jinhong and Hou Yingbing
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 1998
Sold by
Anderson Herbert E and Anderson Phyllis B
Bought by
Margulis Peter J and Margulis Susan W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $725,000 | Prairie Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $459,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $340,000 | Multiple | |
| Warranty Deed | $228,000 | Professional National Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $543,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $255,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 08/12/25 | Sold | $725,000 | 0.0% | $302 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/24/2025 05/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | For Sale | $725,000 | 0.0% | $302 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/24/2025 04/24/25 | For Sale | $725,000 | +58.0% | $302 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/01/2015 07/01/15 | Sold | $459,000 | -4.2% | $187 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/19/2015 06/19/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/02/2015 06/02/15 | For Sale | $479,000 | +4.4% | $195 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/02/2015 06/02/15 | Off Market | $459,000 | -- | -- | |
| 05/26/2015 05/26/15 | For Sale | $479,000 | 0.0% | $195 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/12/2015 05/12/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/19/2015 04/19/15 | For Sale | $479,000 | -- | $195 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,229 | $59,000 | $10,379 | $48,621 |
| 2024 | $11,229 | $59,000 | $10,379 | $48,621 |
| 2023 | $10,869 | $59,000 | $8,370 | $50,630 |
| 2022 | $10,869 | $59,000 | $8,370 | $50,630 |
| 2021 | $10,659 | $59,000 | $8,370 | $50,630 |
| 2020 | $9,611 | $48,729 | $6,696 | $42,033 |
| 2019 | $10,642 | $52,967 | $6,696 | $46,271 |
| 2018 | $10,463 | $52,967 | $6,696 | $46,271 |
| 2017 | $10,029 | $46,586 | $5,524 | $41,062 |
| 2016 | $9,331 | $46,586 | $5,524 | $41,062 |
| 2015 | $8,537 | $46,586 | $5,524 | $41,062 |
| 2014 | $6,221 | $33,529 | $4,519 | $29,010 |
| 2013 | $6,098 | $33,529 | $4,519 | $29,010 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jennefer Folsom
-
Heather Bragg
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Heather Bragg
@ Properties
(773) 750-1710
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
-
Lilianna Sekula-Lark
L
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lilianna Sekula-Lark
Compass
(312) 944-8900
39 in this area
68 Total Sales
-
Jessie Pinkham
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jessie Pinkham
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
(773) 633-1025
16 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Robert Sullivan
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 944-8900
77 in this area
132 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12342078
APN: 20-14-201-033-0000
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