NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1455 E 55th Place Chicago, IL 60637

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $513,000 - $646,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 20, 2025

Last sale price $580,000 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,062 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Cornell Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to this splendid f-simple townhouse in great Hyde Park location, steps from shops, restaurants, University of Chicago, great public transportation and the lakefront. Expertly designed by I.M. Pei in 1962, this home has been updated in the last ten years: new roof (complete tearoff), new windows, new boiler, new hot water tank, new A/C, updated baths (two full baths), mostly new kitchen appliances and new patio. This sunny townhouse features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, neat private back yard with shed and canopy for shade. Just painted and hardwood floors refinished, this house is ready for you. Townhouse HOA amenities include one parking spot, guest parking, lovely landscaped garden and playground. Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse

Meliora Real Estate Group LLC License #471018872 Listed on: 04/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Lilianna Sekula-Lark

Compass License #475143862

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,740

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 20 x 70
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Guest Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Ray Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Purifier

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include parking, insurance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • Campus Hyde Park Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,740

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

1,394 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Row House
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Campus Hyde Park
  • Year Built: 1960
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 2200
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Alley, Guest, On Site, Other
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Parking, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ray Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 20 X 70
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9740.25
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lilianna Sekula-Lark
Compass
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.87%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$586,613

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,613
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.00%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Outstanding Balance
$461,227
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,386

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2012
Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sok EI Chua
MetroPro Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Spurlock
Compass
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,900
-15.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
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
$342,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
$580,000 First American Title
-- None Available
-- None Available
$420,000 None Available
-- None Available
$427,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $464,000
Previous Owner $342,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $580,000 +0.9% $264 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $575,000 +36.9% $261 / Sq Ft
09/07/2012 09/07/12 Sold $420,000 -4.3% $191 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/09/2012 08/09/12 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2012 08/04/12 Price Changed $439,000 -2.3% $200 / Sq Ft
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Price Changed $449,500 -10.1% $204 / Sq Ft
05/08/2012 05/08/12 For Sale $499,900 -- $227 / 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 $9,740 $48,500 $8,661 $39,839
2024 $9,740 $48,500 $8,661 $39,839
2023 $9,461 $46,000 $6,985 $39,015
2022 $9,461 $46,000 $6,985 $39,015
2021 $9,250 $46,000 $6,985 $39,015
2020 $8,927 $40,075 $5,588 $34,487
2019 $8,752 $43,560 $5,588 $37,972
2018 $8,605 $43,560 $5,588 $37,972
2017 $8,636 $40,118 $4,610 $35,508
2016 $8,035 $40,118 $4,610 $35,508
2015 $7,351 $40,118 $4,610 $35,508
2014 $5,931 $31,967 $3,771 $28,196
2013 $5,814 $31,967 $3,771 $28,196
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse

    Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

    (773) 818-6318

    38 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lilianna Sekula-Lark

    Compass

    (312) 944-8900

    45 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Lilianna Sekula-Lark
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sok EI Chua

    MetroPro Realty LLC

  • Jeanne Spurlock

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jeanne Spurlock

    Compass

    (773) 339-6667

    53 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Jeanne Spurlock
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12327093

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-204-041-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60615 Hyde Park

1455 E 55th Place, Chicago, IL

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