959 E 61st Street #2, Chicago IL 60637
$175,000

959 E 61st Street #2, Chicago IL 60637

$175,000
New
Woodlawn Attached Single

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Property Description

This cheerful, vintage, restored unit is just south of the Midway Plaisance at the borderline of Hyde Park & Woodlawn. Recently refreshed and updated with refinished, hardwood floors, all brand new stainless-steel appliances, new kitchen cabinet doors, new paint throughout, upgraded lighting + ceiling fans, bathroom restoration & more! The kitchen has stainless steel shelving and the pantry closet contains the new refrigerator. The bathroom features a refinished bathtub, matching backsplash and wall tile, new toilet, and a new sink + vanity cabinet. The modern vinyl winds are easy to operate. ------ This dynamic location is about a block away from University of Chicago institutions, with easy access to the new Presidential Library, parks, museums, lakefront, grocery stores, shopping, trains including the CTA & Metra. Enjoy peaceful convenient living with ideal access for commuting north or south. ------ The monthly HOA assessment is low, especially for Hyde Park: $475.02. And it includes heat, water, common insurance, refuse removal, storage, exterior maintenance & more. There is a laundry room on-site. ------ This unit is move-in ready!

Features & Information

Key Details
  • List Price $175,000
  • Property Taxes $3,355
  • Assessments/HOA $475
  • Assessments/HOA frequency Monthly
  • Assessments/HOA Fee Includes Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Square Feet 0
  • Year Built 1908
  • Listing Market Time 2
  • Status New

Rooms
  • Total Rooms 5
  • Number of Bedrooms 2
  • Number of Bathrooms 1

  • Primary Bedroom
  • Room Size 10X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Primary Bathroom None

  • Bedroom 2
  • Room Size 12X08
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Living Room
  • Room Size 18X17
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Dining Room
  • Room Size 16X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Kitchen
  • Room Size 12X7
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile

Additional Rooms

  • Foyer
  • Room Size 10X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

Interior Features

  • Appliances
  • Appliances Included Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heating Type Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Air Conditioning Window Unit(s), None

Exterior Features

  • Parking
  • # of Cars 0

Building Information
  • Number of Units 21
  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Exposure North,East

  • Pets
  • Pets Allowed? Cats OK, Dogs OK

Location
  • County Cook
  • Township Hyde Park
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property From S. Ellis, South To 61st, West To 959.

  • Schools
  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District 299
  • School Name Hyde Park Career Academy Senior

  • Property Taxes
  • Tax 3355.25
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions None
  • Parcel Identification Number 20143090181014

Listed by Robert Parris for Manchester Realty | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 9/20/2026 11:32 PM. 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.

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