$235,000

beds

bath

1,090

square ft

1231 E 53rd Street #1

Chicago, Illinois 60615

Closed / MLS #12640061 / Condo / Hyde Park

Listing information updated 7/4/2026 at 6:03am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,090

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Coin Laundry, Storage

External Features:

Balcony

Room Information

Living Room:

17x12 - Main

Dining Room:

17x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x8 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Balcony/Porch/Lanai:

7x7 - Main Level

Deck:

13x8 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,849

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$552 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60615

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,090

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Coin Laundry, Storage

External Features:

Balcony

Living Room:

17x12 - Main

Dining Room:

17x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x8 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Balcony/Porch/Lanai:

7x7 - Main Level

Deck:

13x8 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,849

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$552 / month

Zip Code:

60615

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 773.432.0200

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