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1201 E 56th StreetChicago, IL 60637

Single Family · 5 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 3,564 Sq. ft.
$1,550,000 Active

1201 E 56th Street Overview

Time on Site:
122 days
Visits:
50

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.

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1201 E 56th Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 3,564
  • Price/Sq.ft. $435

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $0.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Ray Elementary School

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1908

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: CHI - Hyde Park
  • Township: Hyde Park

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $33,051.52
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 20142070010000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 0

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5

Building Interior

  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom

General Information

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Living Area: 3564
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Yes, Owned
  • Parking Total: 1

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 30 X 118
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Row House
  • Construction Materials: Brick

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16X14

Room: Foyer

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X8

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 17X11

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 25X15

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

Room: Laundry

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 16X8

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 25X15

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 16X12

Room: Bedroom 5

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 13X9

Room: Enclosed Porch

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 16X8

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 18X15

Room: Study

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 11X8

1201 E 56th Street Neighborhood

Community

60637 (Chicago) Demographics

31
Median Age
8,890
Population Density (per sq. mile)
41%
College Educated
$30,149
Estimated Median Income
4,970
Estimated Total Home Owners
15,152
Estimated Total Renters
25% / 75%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

1201 E 56th Street Monthly Cost

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1201 E 56th Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$393,653
Average List Price
$235
Average Price per Square Foot
24
Properties Sold
105
Average Days on Market
115
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

1201 E 56th Street History

Date Event Value Agent
5/9/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
Robert Sullivan
Listing Agent
5/4/2026Source: MRED Price Reduction
$1,550,000 -6.0%
Robert Sullivan
Listing Agent
5/4/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Price Change
Robert Sullivan
Listing Agent
3/4/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
Robert Sullivan
Listing Agent
2/27/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
February 27, 2026
Robert Sullivan
Listing Agent
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022