NOT LISTED FOR SALE

University Park 1451 E 55th St Unit 726N Floor 7 Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $131,000 - $155,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
765 Sq Ft
1961 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 27, 2025

Last sale price $142,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,582 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-minute walk to Spruce Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Spacious 1-bedroom condo at University Park located on an upper floor with a bright and sunny south-facing view. Offers a large floor plan and is close to transportation, shopping, dining, entertainment, and the University of Chicago campus. This unit has converted to a Two-bedroom and one bathroom with a separate dinning room. The bedrooms are very large and is very suitable for two people to share. Good investment return!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jinhong Wang

Concentric Realty Inc. License #471019579 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Concentric Realty Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Minmei Chen

Century 21 Realty Associates License #475175923

Century 21 Realty Associates

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

HOA Fees

  • $648 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 7th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 765 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, security, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 540 Units
  • Megan Serena Association, Phone Number (773) 324-1414
  • Property managed by First Service residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 10-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Package Room

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pet Deposit Required
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,906

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$648 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 7
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 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: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 10

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 765
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 10
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 648
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Sunday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service residential
  • Management Contact Name: megan Serena
  • Management Phone: 773-324-1414

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Security, Doorman, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

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: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1905.51
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 540

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jinhong Wang
Concentric Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Minmei Chen
Century 21 Realty Associates
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.07%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$143,518

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,518
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2022
Closed on
May 17, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Diana Soldo Massaro
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Shuoying Zhang
Hometown Real Estate Group
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$89,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
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
$62,400
Interest Rate
6.1%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$142,000 Chicago Title
$89,000 None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $62,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $142,000 -2.1% $186 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $145,000 +62.9% $190 / Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Sold $89,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2022 04/04/22 For Sale $89,000 -- $128 / 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 $1,906 $12,047 $2,608 $9,439
2024 $1,906 $12,047 $2,608 $9,439
2023 $585 $9,000 $2,103 $6,897
2022 $585 $9,000 $2,103 $6,897
2021 $167 $8,999 $2,103 $6,896
2020 $167 $6,796 $1,682 $5,114
2019 $0 $7,401 $1,682 $5,719
2018 $0 $7,401 $1,682 $5,719
2017 $92 $6,696 $1,388 $5,308
2016 $167 $6,696 $1,388 $5,308
2015 $160 $6,696 $1,388 $5,308
2014 $159 $8,195 $1,135 $7,060
2013 $160 $8,195 $1,135 $7,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jinhong Wang

    Concentric Realty Inc.

    (773) 653-1228

    73 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Jinhong Wang
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Minmei Chen

    Century 21 Realty Associates

    (312) 804-4354

    7 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Minmei Chen
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  • Diana Soldo Massaro

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Diana Soldo Massaro

    Baird & Warner

    (773) 965-7465

    1 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Diana Soldo Massaro
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Shuoying Zhang

    Hometown Real Estate Group

    13 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Shuoying Zhang
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About University Park

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12429537

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-202-076-1231

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60615 Hyde Park

1451 E 55th St Unit 726N, Chicago, IL

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