1231 E 53rd Street #1 — Chicago, IL 60615
Active Under Contract
Chicago, IL 60615

1231 E 53rd Street #1

$225,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,090 sqft
Listed at $225,000 29 days on market $3,850/yr taxes
01About this home

Large, flexible floorplan 2 bed, 1 bath Hyde Park condo in a solid, well-maintained 21-unit brick building with vintage and architectural details that make it a true standout. Thoughtfully updates include granite counters, a tastefully designed bath, newer light fixtures, ceiling fans, and newer windows. Hardwood floors throughout, including kitchen. Flexible square footage for today's lifestyle, with separate south facing sun-filled dining room that will also function as a family room, home office, or creative studio. Living room opens to private front balcony. With additional large shared back porch off kitchen. Back stairs lead to a beautiful courtyard and green space. Exceptional walkability, within minutes of Small Cheval of Hyde Park, CVS, Target, and the gardens, nature preserve, open fields of Nichols Park. Butternut Playground just around the corner on Woodlawn. U of C bus stop one minute walk, 1/2 mile to Metra 55th Street station; 1 mile to Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Park, and 3/4 of a mile to the Chicago Lakefront and Washington Park. 1.5 miles to the Obama Presidential Library Campus. Super Easy street parking on 53rd or Kimbark. Common laundry, bike room and private storage room on lower level.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$225,000
List price
1,090
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1910
Year built
Lot size
Garage spaces
$3,850
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
29
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasRadiator(s)
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeRefrigerator
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen 200 ft
  • Harold's Chicken Shack 200 ft
  • Nicky's Chinese Food 250 ft
  • 5 Rabanitos 350 ft
  • Small Cheval 400 ft
  • Jerk Yard 450 ft
  • Valley of Jordan 0.2 mi
  • BP Shop 0.4 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.4 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.5 mi
  • BP Shop 0.5 mi
  • Maroon Market 0.5 mi
  • Elm Park 350 ft
  • Butternut Playlot Park 350 ft
  • Nichols Park 1000 ft
  • Sycamore Park 0.2 mi
  • Madison Park 0.3 mi
  • Florence Stout Park 0.3 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.3 mi
  • Philz Coffee 0.3 mi
  • Starbucks 0.3 mi
  • Te’amo Boba Bar 0.3 mi
  • Insomnia 0.4 mi
  • Capital One Café 0.4 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 7, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$225,000
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Janice Smith · 773-230-0839
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