Seller's Agent in 2025
Edelyn Xie
REALEX REALTY
(513) 580-8829
2 in this area
50 Total Sales
815 E 53rd St Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,600
Sq Ft
$520/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- End Unit
- 4-minute walk to Coleman (Bessie) Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Spacious, sun-filled and move-in ready, this is one of the largest units in the complex! Located in the heart of Hyde Park, this beautifully updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features 9-feet ceiling, fresh paint and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy stunning views of Washington Park right from your dining room window. The brand-new kitchen was gut rehabbed in 2025, boasting all-new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and 42'' cabinets. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit washer and dryer, separate dining room, and a private storage locker in the basement. Ideally situated just steps from the University of Chicago, public transportation, parks, and a vibrant array of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Easy street parking and a gated, quiet courtyard make this home a peaceful retreat in the city-ideal for students, families, and professionals alike. Recent building improvements include tuckpointing and a new boiler. Rentals allowed under hardship, or owner-occupants may have one roommate/tenant with a minimum one-year lease to share the expense.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,474
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Fenced
HOA Fees
- $520 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,600 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Intercom
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Porcelain Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Courtyard
- Deck
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
- 27 Units
- Helvia Ortega Association, Phone Number (312) 212-8064
- Property managed by forth group
Pet Policy
- Limit on the number of pets
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Li Haifeng and Wen Zhihui
Bought by
Elliott Emily
Seller's Agent
Edelyn Xie
REALEX REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Edelyn Xie
REALEX REALTY
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-7.63%
Views
125
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
-$6,815
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.23%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 4, 2012
Closed on
Jul 22, 2013
Sold by
Seywald Hans and Deng Yuping
Bought by
Li Haifeng and Wen Zhihui
Seller's Agent
Stephen Hnatow
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Douglas Wells
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$69,000
Sold Price
$67,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-2.9%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2010
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Seywald Hans
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2008
Sold by
Wilson Karen
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Midwest Bank & Trust Co
Bought by
Wilson Karen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2006
Sold by
James Adrienne B and James Edward C
Bought by
Midwest Bank & Trust Co and Trust #05-1-8471
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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 | $230,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $67,000 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $64,000 | First American | |
| Legal Action Court Order | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $280,000 | Stewart Title Of Illinois | |
| Warranty Deed | $125,000 | Atgf Inc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $280,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Sold | $230,000 | -6.9% | $144 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/09/2025 05/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | Price Changed | $247,000 | -0.8% | $154 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/07/2025 03/07/25 | For Sale | $249,000 | +271.6% | $156 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/06/2013 08/06/13 | Sold | $67,000 | -2.9% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 07/03/2013 07/03/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/26/2013 06/26/13 | For Sale | $69,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/29/2013 04/29/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/11/2012 10/11/12 | Price Changed | $69,000 | -22.5% | -- | |
| 07/25/2012 07/25/12 | Price Changed | $89,000 | -10.1% | -- | |
| 06/04/2012 06/04/12 | For Sale | $99,000 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,474 | $21,357 | $4,115 | $17,242 |
| 2023 | $2,382 | $15,000 | $3,319 | $11,681 |
| 2022 | $2,382 | $15,000 | $3,319 | $11,681 |
| 2021 | $2,346 | $14,999 | $3,318 | $11,681 |
| 2020 | $2,263 | $13,261 | $2,655 | $10,606 |
| 2019 | $2,213 | $14,442 | $2,655 | $11,787 |
| 2018 | $2,887 | $18,052 | $2,655 | $15,397 |
| 2017 | $2,127 | $13,256 | $2,190 | $11,066 |
| 2016 | $2,155 | $13,256 | $2,190 | $11,066 |
| 2015 | $1,948 | $13,256 | $2,190 | $11,066 |
| 2014 | $3,014 | $16,244 | $1,792 | $14,452 |
| 2013 | $2,954 | $16,244 | $1,792 | $14,452 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Edelyn Xie
-
Stephen Hnatow
Seller's Agent in 2013
Stephen Hnatow
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(773) 456-4745
109 Total Sales
-
Ryan Douglas Wells
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Ryan Douglas Wells
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(312) 636-5832
1 in this area
129 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12304560
APN: 20-11-313-026-1008
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