Jiawei Gu
Land Fairy Realty Corp.
(331) 244-0788
17 Total Sales
2 in Hyde Park
$125K - $168K Price Range
838 E 52nd St Unit 1W Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,600
Sq Ft
--
Built
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
As of June 2026Discover this impressive 4 bed, 3.5 bath high first-floor duplex, offering approximately 2,600 sf of living space on a tranquil, tree-lined street in Hyde Park, just blocks from the University of Chicago campus. Designed to live like a single-family home, this residence is ideal for comfortable living, entertaining, or investment. The main level features a bright, open floor plan with south-facing bay windows that fill the space with natural light. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, 42-inch cherry cabinetry, a separate pantry and a generous 9-foot island with breakfast bar seating. An elegant archway leads to the expansive living and dining area, complete with a gas fireplace. This level also includes 2 bedrooms with en-suite baths, a 3rd bedroom, and a convenient powder room for guests. The lower level boasts high ceilings and abundant natural light, offering a 4th bedroom, full bath, separate laundry room, a versatile workspace, and an oversized family room suitable for a playroom, media room, or game room. Additional highlights include ample storage throughout, a private secured exterior parking space, a large rear deck and extra storage within the building. Self managed building with low HOA and healthy reserves. No specials planned. Enjoy close proximity to the University of Chicago Medical Center, public transportation, parks, and all the amenities Hyde Park has to offer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475202949 Listed on: 01/29/2026
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,160
Year Renovated
- 2007
HOA Fees
- $440 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,600 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Coffered Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Drapes & Rods
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Workshop
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Storage
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Soaking Tub
- European Shower
- Shower Body Spray
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Intercom
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Secured Garage or Parking
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
- Assigned Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Outdoor Storage
Schools
- Reavis Elementary School Math &
- Kenwood Academy High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
- 6 Units
- Manager Association
- Low-Rise Community
- Duplex Down
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Additional Features
- Community Storage Space
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 29, 2026
Closed on
Jun 15, 2026
Sold by
Austin Wesevich and Megan Lynch
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Catherine Rosenberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Beth Franken
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.85%
Views
118
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.86%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$127,965
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 19, 2021
Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Schwartz David R and Schwartz Teresa L
Bought by
Wesevich Austin and Lynch Megan
Seller's Agent
Kelly Parker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brian Caron
Option Premier LLC
Sold Price
$400,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2013
Closed on
Jul 15, 2013
Sold by
Garoon Joshua P and Engelman Michael
Bought by
Schwartz David and Schwartz Teresa L
Seller's Agent
Maciej Wszelaki
@properties
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Cook
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$359,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.37%
Original Mortgage
$341,050
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2011
Sold by
Jig Hyde Llc
Bought by
Garoon Joshua P and Engelman Michal
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 11, 2006
Sold by
Pinckney Kevin W
Bought by
Saliszewski Witold P and Saliszewski Malgorzata
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$697,500
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Hyde Park, IL
-
Jiawei Gu
-
Lisa Foster
Lisa Foster
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(312) 313-5956
120 Total Sales
2 in Hyde Park
$160K - $581K Price Range
-
Erica Cuneen
Erica Cuneen
Beyond Properties Realty Group
(630) 757-8294
309 Total Sales
1 in Hyde Park
$290,000 Price
-
Matt Diehl
Matt Diehl
Compass
(773) 923-2228
97 Total Sales
2 in Hyde Park
$323K - $369K Price Range
-
Annette Panzek
Annette Panzek
Annette C Panzek LTD
(708) 854-5896
39 Total Sales
1 in Hyde Park
$87,000 Price
-
Margie Smigel
Margie Smigel
The Margie Smigel Group, LLC
(312) 584-9431
58 Total Sales
21 in Hyde Park
$100K - $2.1M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $500,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $400,000 | Proper Title Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $359,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $325,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $930,000 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $375,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $320,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $341,050 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $260,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $697,500 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 06/22/26 | Sold | $500,000 | -3.8% | $192 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/03/2026 02/03/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/29/2026 01/29/26 | For Sale | $520,000 | +30.0% | $200 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/02/2021 07/02/21 | Sold | $400,000 | -2.4% | $154 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/27/2021 05/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/19/2021 05/19/21 | For Sale | $410,000 | 0.0% | $158 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/08/2018 09/08/18 | Rented | $2,900 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 08/28/2018 08/28/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/07/2018 08/07/18 | For Rent | $2,900 | -- | -- |
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 | $8,160 | $43,773 | $8,184 | $35,589 |
| 2024 | $8,160 | $43,773 | $8,184 | $35,589 |
| 2023 | $7,905 | $41,852 | $6,600 | $35,252 |
| 2022 | $7,905 | $41,852 | $6,600 | $35,252 |
| 2021 | $7,746 | $41,852 | $6,600 | $35,252 |
| 2020 | $7,096 | $34,957 | $5,280 | $29,677 |
| 2019 | $6,959 | $38,068 | $5,280 | $32,788 |
| 2018 | $6,841 | $38,068 | $5,280 | $32,788 |
| 2017 | $7,246 | $37,033 | $4,356 | $32,677 |
| 2016 | $7,417 | $37,033 | $4,356 | $32,677 |
| 2015 | $6,786 | $37,033 | $4,356 | $32,677 |
| 2014 | $5,701 | $30,729 | $3,564 | $27,165 |
| 2013 | $5,111 | $30,729 | $3,564 | $27,165 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Catherine Rosenberg
Seller's Agent in 2026
Catherine Rosenberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 560-8940
18 in this area
51 Total Sales
-
Beth Franken
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Beth Franken
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(708) 979-8321
7 in this area
43 Total Sales
-
Kelly Parker
Seller's Agent in 2021
Kelly Parker
Compass
(312) 881-8981
400 Total Sales
-
AK
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Alexandria Keene
Compass
-
Brian Caron
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Brian Caron
Option Premier LLC
(312) 802-8095
105 Total Sales
-
Amy Gelman
Seller's Agent in 2018
Amy Gelman
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
(773) 582-1500
19 in this area
27 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12556195
APN: 20-11-300-034-1004
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