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1201 E 56th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

1201 E 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 — exterior front view
1201 E 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 — exterior view
1201 E 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 — exterior view

1201 E 56th Street

Chicago, IL

$1,495,000

ActiveMLS #MRD12575802

1201 E 56th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

$1,495,000

Reduced $154,000

List Price

5

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

3,564

Sq Ft

$419

/ Sq Ft

About This Property

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 ...

Property Details

Key Facts

Overview
Property TypeResidential
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4 full, 1 half
Square Feet3,564
Price / Sq Ft$419
Days on Market130
Building
Style3 Stories
Year Built1908
Lot Size30 X 118
CountyCook
RoomLevel
Bedroom 5Third
Enclosed PorchThird
StudyThird
FoyerMain
Bedroom 2Second
Bedroom 3Second
Bedroom 4Third
Dining RoomMain
Family RoomThird
KitchenMain
Laundry
Living RoomMain
Master BedroomSecond
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingCentral Air
BasementPartially Finished, Full
FlooringHardwood
IncludedRange, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
ExteriorBrick
Parking Spaces1
WaterLake Michigan
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot Dimensions30 X 118
MLS #MRD12575802
Days on Market130
List DateFebruary 27, 2026
StatusActive
Annual Taxes$33,052
Listing Courtesy OfBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Price reduced

$1,495,000

$55,000

Jun 30, 2026

Price reduced

$1,550,000

$99,000

May 4, 2026

Listed for sale

MLS #MRD12575802

$1,649,000

Feb 27, 2026

Mortgage Estimate

$10,314

/month
Principal & Interest
$7,560
Property Taxes
$2,754
20% · $299,000
6.5%

Location

Hyde Park · 1201 E 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

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