55 E Elm St Chicago, IL 60611
Gold Coast NeighborhoodEstimated payment $15,376/month
Highlights
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Lincoln Park High School Rated A
- Rowhouse Architecture
- 3-minute walk to Mariano (Louis) Park
About This Home
In Chicago's coveted Gold Coast historic district, Elm Street is considered a premier block for distinctive row houses and greystones. Off Lake Shore Drive and a short walk to some of Chicago's best schools, shops, and restaurants, it's a dream location for an enjoyable urban lifestyle. At home at 55 E Elm, you will find the elegance of 19th century architecture reimagined for the way we live today. Painstakingly restored and meticulously maintained through the years, the most recent renovation features a modern 20-foot long eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry and a contiguous lush deck, one of two outdoor spaces. Offering natural light from skylights, French paned doors and windows, and charming bays, the 4,200/SF home is warm and inviting. There are three large en-suite bedrooms and a fourth bedroom or office in the built-out lower level, a library with French doors opening to a second deck, and a dining room that lives well as a family room. Garage parking options in the neighborhood. Lighting exclusions
Listing Agent
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty Brokerage Phone: (312) 961-6212 License #475092906 Listed on: 01/12/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $48,218
Year Built
- Built in 1893
Lot Details
- 1,551 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 16.67 x 98
Home Design
- Rowhouse Architecture
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,222 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Library
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Natural lighting in basement
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Individual Controls for Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $50,535 | $240,001 | $48,128 | $191,873 |
| 2024 | $50,535 | $240,001 | $48,128 | $191,873 |
| 2023 | $49,264 | $239,515 | $38,750 | $200,765 |
| 2022 | $49,264 | $239,515 | $38,750 | $200,765 |
| 2021 | $48,164 | $239,514 | $38,750 | $200,764 |
| 2020 | $43,313 | $194,429 | $27,125 | $167,304 |
| 2019 | $42,460 | $211,336 | $27,125 | $184,211 |
| 2018 | $41,746 | $211,336 | $27,125 | $184,211 |
| 2017 | $29,534 | $137,195 | $21,700 | $115,495 |
| 2016 | $26,978 | $137,195 | $21,700 | $115,495 |
| 2015 | $24,660 | $137,195 | $21,700 | $115,495 |
| 2014 | $23,673 | $130,160 | $18,600 | $111,560 |
| 2013 | $23,195 | $130,160 | $18,600 | $111,560 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2026 01/24/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/12/2026 01/12/26 | For Sale | $2,185,000 | -8.4% | $518 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/14/2016 01/14/16 | Sold | $2,385,000 | -2.7% | $565 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/30/2015 11/30/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/01/2015 10/01/15 | For Sale | $2,450,000 | -- | $580 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $2,385,000 | Proper Title Llc | |
| Deed | $1,650,000 | Chicago Title Land Trust Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | Multiple | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,550,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $955,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $991,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $764,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12545331
APN: 17-03-201-016-0000
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