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1653 E 55th St Apt 2
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$349,000

$233/sqft

1653 E 55th St Apt 2, Chicago

70% below median
2 bd·2 ba·1,500 sqft
Built 1908East Hyde Park

1653 E 55th St Apt 2, Chicago, IL

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft Condo listed at $349,000, built in 1908 in the East Hyde Park neighborhood.

About this home

**HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE 3/30/2026 @ 5pm** | This gorgeous vintage unit has seen tons of updates since 2023! The home features 2 BEDROOMS + a DEN. The third room could easily serve as an office, guest room, or additional living space to suit your needs. The moment you enter and see the beautiful marble stairs and mahogany trim in the building's entryway, you know something special awaits. The spacious foyer in the unit leads to an oversized living room with built-in shelves. The dining room is a true gem, featuring an original buffet, which has recently been restored to its original wood finishes, spans the length of the room, and is topped by a stunning stained glass window. Beamed ceilings and a plate rail add to the room's historic charm. The kitchen has been updated with new wood cabinets, quartz backsplash, and countertops, and it opens to the dining room with a pass-through/breakfast bar. You will find refinished oak hardwood floors run throughout the home. The walls were sanded and repainted for a clean and modern finish. Recent updates include a new washer, dryer, dishwasher, new windows, and a riser project and balcony project were recently completed for the building. In the basement you will find another washer and dryer designated specifically for unit 2. Enjoy a covered and screened porch just off the kitchen. The building has parking which they rotate bi-annually based on demand, owners have successfully maintained parking as needed for a small monthly fee (~$50). Just steps from the lake, parks, shopping, the Museum of Science and Industry, and public transportation, with easy access to the University of Chicago schools and hospitals.

Property details

Price
$349,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,500 sqft
Price / sqft
$233
Year built
1908
Type
Condo
Days on market
30
Est. property tax
$7,259/yr · $605/mo · 2.08% IL avg
HOA
$588/mo
Last sold
$300,000 · Aug 2023

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($69,800)
Interest rate6.75%
Principal & Interest$1,811
Property Tax$320
Insurance$150
Total$2,281/mo

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Price history

$385K$176K$-32K$45K on Aug 79 (Sold)$168K on May 02 (Sold)$269K on Jul 10 (Initial list)$264K on Aug 11 (Price change)$264K on Jan 12 (Price change)$264K on Apr 12 (Initial list)$255K on Aug 12 (Price change)$255K on Dec 13 (Price change)$255K on Apr 14 (Initial list)$249K on Aug 14 (Price change)$249K on Dec 14 (Price change)$299K on Jun 23 (Initial list)$300K on Jul 23 (Sold)$299K on Aug 23 (Initial list)$300K on Aug 23 (Sold)$350K on Aug 24 (Initial list)$3K on Oct 24 (Price change)$350K on Oct 24 (Initial list)$3K on Oct 24 (Price change)$3K on Oct 24 (Price change)$349K on Mar 26 (Initial list)
$45K · Aug 79$349K · Mar 26
  1. Mar 26, 2026$349,000Initial list price
  2. Oct 28, 2024$2,700Price change
  3. Oct 14, 2024$2,700Price change
  4. Oct 4, 2024$349,900Initial list price
  5. Oct 4, 2024$2,800Price change
  6. Aug 14, 2024$349,900Initial list price
  7. Aug 4, 2023$300,000Sold
  8. Aug 1, 2023$299,000Initial list price
  9. Jul 31, 2023$300,000Sold
  10. Jun 29, 2023$299,000Initial list price
  11. Dec 26, 2014$249,000Price change
  12. Aug 13, 2014$249,000Price change
  13. Apr 4, 2014$255,000Initial list price
  14. Dec 10, 2013$255,000Price change
  15. Aug 23, 2012$255,000Price change
  16. Apr 3, 2012$264,000Initial list price
  17. Jan 20, 2012$264,000Price change
  18. Aug 12, 2011$264,000Price change
  19. Jul 19, 2010$269,000Initial list price
  20. May 8, 2002$167,500Sold
  21. Aug 29, 1979$45,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Chicago, IL. Browse more Chicago listings on the Chicago market page or explore the full Chicago market report.

About Chicago: Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 51°F with 211 dry days per year and 39.9 inches of annual rainfall.

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Home Intelligence

Neighborhood (zip 60615)

This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (31% owner-occupied). Median age is 34.7; 25% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $56,518.

Median income
$56,518
Median age
34.7
Owner-occupied
31.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.3%
Census median home value
$306,400

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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