1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

Chicago, IL 60637

$195,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
982 Sq. Ft.
$199 / Sq. Ft.
982
Sq. Ft.
$199
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Designed by noted architect Paul Frederick Olsen, this 1924 cooperative is located in the shadow of the Obama Center at the eastern end of the Midway Plaisance, which is undergoing a $4 million redesign consisting of a universally accessible playground, drainage improvements, restoration of the Cheney-Goode Memorial and historic landscaping. Recessed from the street in a peaceful courtyard setting, this spacious apartment overlooks two picturesque gardens. Spanning the width of the building and nearly...Designed by noted architect Paul Frederick Olsen, this 1924 cooperative is located in the shadow of the Obama Center at the eastern end of the Midway Plaisance, which is undergoing a $4 million redesign consisting of a universally accessible playground, drainage improvements, restoration of the Cheney-Goode Memorial and historic landscaping. Recessed from the street in a peaceful courtyard setting, this spacious apartment overlooks two picturesque gardens. Spanning the width of the building and nearly 1,000 square feet in size, it features a separate living room with a Juliet balcony, an extended dining room that can also be used as an office or as a family room, hardwood floors, picture frame molding, vintage bathroom and mini-split air conditioning. A storage locker, bicycle storage and privately-owned washer and dryer for the owner's sole use can be found in the tier basement. A heated garage space in the Vista Homes garage, which can be rented out, is included. Access to the University of Chicago campus, Metra, #6 and #15 buses is mere steps away. The monthly assessment includes heat, gas, Everywhere Wireless internet and property taxes. Smoke-free building.

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Property Details for 1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Co-op
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Pets Allowed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/01/2024 06:20 PM

Property Details for 1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

StatusClosed
MLS #12089170
Days on Market43
Taxes$1,779 / year
HOA Fees$613 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeAttached Single / Attached Single-Courtyard
Year Built1923
CountyCook County

Building

1532 E 59th St

38 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1923

Building Information for 1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

Building/Complex1532 E 59th StFloor-Stories3Residences38Pet PolicyNot AllowedYear Built1923

Property Information for 1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Pet Information
  • Pet Information: No Pets
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Security Door Locks
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Courtyard,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Courtyard, Low Rise (1-3 Stories), Vintage
  • Total Sq Ft: 982
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 982
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 982
  • Upper Sq Ft: 982
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Park Adjacent
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 37.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5900
  • East Coordinate: 1532
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Management Company: Self-managed
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2024-06-20T00:53:10
  • Photos Count: 16
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 25X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 6X6

Property History for 1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1532 East 59th Street, Unit J1

This home is within City Of Chicago School District 299.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harte Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
CharterK to 12

Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn
Charter6 to 12

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