1201 E 56th St, Chicago, IL
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,564 sqft Single Family listed at $1,649,000, built in 1908 in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
About this home
Designed by the well-known Prairie School architects Tallmadge & Watson, this spectacular, light-filled family home, just steps from the University of Chicago campus, has been meticulously modernized while preserving a wealth of period detail, including Roman brick fireplaces, incredible oak and birch woodwork, and hardwood floors throughout. The stunning kitchen has been completely renovated and the baths thoughtfully updated. Central a/c. The beautifully designed backyard has parking for 1 to 2 cars.
Property details
- Price
- $1,649,000
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Interior
- 3,564 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $463
- Year built
- 1908
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 57
- Est. property tax
- $34,299/yr · $2,858/mo · 2.08% IL avg
- Last sold
- $1,350,500 · Jul 2013
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Price history
- Feb 28, 2026$1,649,000Initial list price
- Sep 5, 2024$1,795,000Initial list price
- Jul 24, 2013$1,350,500Sold
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.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 60637)
This neighborhood skews young (median age 31.2) and is primarily renter-occupied (26% owner-occupied). 14% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $37,247.
- Median income
- $37,247
- Median age
- 31.2
- Owner-occupied
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14.4%
- Census median home value
- $240,600
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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