1653 East 55th #2, Chicago IL 60615
$349,000

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Property Description

**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.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $349,000
  • Property Taxes 6046.80
  • Unit Floor Level 2
  • Square Feet 1500
  • Price/ Sq. Ft. $232.67
  • Year Built 1908
  • Parking Type Space/s
  • Status Contingent

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 6
  • Master Bedroom

  • Room Size 13X14
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 12X11
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 14X19
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 14X15
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 19X10
  • Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Other

Additional Rooms

  • Additional Room 1

  • Additional Room 1 Name Den
  • Additional Room Size 9X8
  • Additional Room Level Main Level
  • Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2

  • Additional Room 2 Name Foyer
  • Additional Room Size 14X10
  • Additional Room Level Main Level
  • Additional Room Flooring Hardwood

Interior Features

  • Appliances

  • Appliances Included Oven/Range, Dishwasher-Portable, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Gas, Hot Water/Steam
  • Fireplace

  • # of Fireplaces 1
  • Type of Fireplace Decorative Only

Exterior Features

  • Parking

  • Parking Space/s
  • # of Cars 1
  • Parking Details Assigned Spaces,Off Alley

Building Information

  • Number of Units 15
  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Exterior Construction Brick
  • Common Area Amenities Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
  • Exposure N (North),S (South),W (West)
  • Pets

  • Pets Allowed? Y
  • Pet Types Cats OK,Dogs OK

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township Hyde Park
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property Hyde Park Boulevard To 55th, Go West To Property.
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 299
  • School Name Harte Elementary School
  • Junior High District 299
  • School Name Canter Middle School
  • High School District 299
  • School Name Kenwood Academy High Scho
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 6046.80
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 20131010221011

Utilities

  • Sewer Sewer-Publ

Listed by: Cross Street Real Estate | Phone: 312.312.9844
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/2/2026 8:32 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Explore Hyde Park

Hyde Park is home of the prestigious University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. This once prosperous hotel and lakeside resort area on Chicago's south side is quickly returning to its former glory with new residential development and scenic waterfront landscapes. The breathtaking sliver of shoreline along Lake Michigan is usually speckled with walkers, joggers, bikers and stroller-pushers, while the museum grounds teem with visitors from around the world. The rest of Hyde Park accommodates residents and students with a diverse mix of restaurants, bookshops, historic landmarks and several seasonal events, bike tours and neighborhood street festivals. Throughout Hyde Park are stunning vintage buildings and treasured architectural gems, some designed by famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe.

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