NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1453 E 56th St Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60637

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $327,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
7,536 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 29, 2025

Last sale price $290,000 $305 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,534 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-minute walk to 55Th-56Th-57Th Street Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Step into a sun-drenched, vintage two-bedroom retreat in the heart of Hyde Park. This meticulously updated condo offers a perfect balance of classic elegance and contemporary convenience. Imagine mornings with your barista station in the spacious kitchen, and evenings hosting friends in the dining room with its charming built-in hutch, or on your expansive private deck. With the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, and the lakefront at your doorstep, this is more than a home-it's a lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Philip Schwartz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475113640 Listed on: 04/07/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Allen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475136737

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,536

HOA Fees

  • $558 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Ray Elementary School
  • Raymond Elementary Middle School
  • Kenwood Academy High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Glen Tomlinson Association, Phone Number (773) 807-1109
  • Low-Rise Community
  • Property managed by Elmdale Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,628

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

7,536 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$558 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 950
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 558
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Intercom
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Elmdale Management
  • Management Contact Name: Glen Tomlinson
  • Management Phone: 773-807-1109
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

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: Raymond Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • 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: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4628.08
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Philip Schwartz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Allen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
5.45%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$293,112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2022
Closed on
Sep 8, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marie Levesque
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Philip Schwartz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.61%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.07%
Original Mortgage
$230,375
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 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
$107,500
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
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
$290,000 Proper Title
$242,500 None Listed On Document
$148,500 World Title
$128,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $230,375
Previous Owner $107,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Sold $290,000 +5.5% $305 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $275,000 +13.4% $289 / Sq Ft
09/14/2022 09/14/22 Sold $242,500 -2.6% -- View Prior Sale
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2022 07/30/22 For Sale $249,000 -- --
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 $4,628 $22,550 $3,632 $18,918
2024 $4,628 $22,550 $3,632 $18,918
2023 $3,792 $21,857 $2,929 $18,928
2022 $3,792 $21,857 $2,929 $18,928
2021 $3,726 $21,857 $2,929 $18,928
2020 $3,633 $19,411 $2,343 $17,068
2019 $3,558 $21,139 $2,343 $18,796
2018 $3,497 $21,139 $2,343 $18,796
2017 $3,050 $17,544 $1,933 $15,611
2016 $3,014 $17,544 $1,933 $15,611
2015 $2,734 $17,544 $1,933 $15,611
2014 $2,050 $13,618 $1,581 $12,037
2013 $1,999 $13,618 $1,581 $12,037
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Philip Schwartz

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Philip Schwartz

    @ Properties

    (773) 677-2967

    3 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Philip Schwartz
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  • Andrea Allen

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Andrea Allen

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 343-2050

    4 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Andrea Allen
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  • Marie Levesque

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Marie Levesque

    Compass

    (773) 667-1000

    29 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Marie Levesque
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12318842

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-211-062-1002

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60637 Hyde Park

1453 E 56th St Unit 2, Chicago, IL

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