Active146 days on market
$1,495,000
$1,649,000 · just reduced
1201 56th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full · 1 half
- Sqft
- 3,564
- $/sqft
- $419
- Built
- 1908
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12575802
About this home
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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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $299K
%
Term
$10,813/mo
- Principal & interest
- $7,623
- Property taxes
- $2,754
- Home insurance (est.)
- $436
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| Current price | $1,495,000▼ $154,000 from original |
| Listed Feb 27, 2026 | $1,649,000 |
| 2024 property taxes | $33,052/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Ray Elementary School
299
Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, listed by Robert Sullivan.
Information last updated Jul 6, 2026, 5:06 AM.
1201 56th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
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Sourced from the MRED MLS feed. Last updated when the listing was modified.
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Rooms total
- 10
- Window features
- Skylight(s)
- Fireplaces total
- 3
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning