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642 E 51st Street Unit 1E

Chicago, IL 60615

3 beds
3 baths
1,900 sqft
$105 per sqft
1928 build
– on site

Prime Location, Spacious Living, Endless Potential! Welcome to your next home! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex down unit is a rare find, offering 1,900 square feet of living space with secure, gated parking included. Ready to be personalized, this home provides a fantastic opportunity to create your dream space. Step inside to discover 7 generously-sized rooms, featuring gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout. The spacious bedrooms provide ample room to relax, while the office space and family/recreation room offer flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs. Enjoy the comfort of central air, a cozy fireplace, and the convenience of the laundry hookup. Located directly across from the scenic Washington Park, you'll have easy access to tennis courts, a swimming pool, and other Chicago Park District benefits. Just minutes from the University of Chicago hospital and campus, as well as the Hyde Park and Kenwood communities. You'll have a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options at your doorstep. Plus, with close proximity to major expressways, public transportation, and iconic attractions like the DuSable Museum, the Museum of Science & Industry, and Lake Michigan, the location couldn't be better. This home is being sold "AS IS" and is ready for you to make it your own. Don't miss this incredible opportunity-schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of MRED / EXIT Strategy Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 7, 2025 •

MLS# 12297270 —

The Building

Year Built:

1928
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Rubber
Basement:

Finished, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Disability Access:

No
Stories Total:

3
Total SqFt:

1422
Total SqFt:

1902
Below Grade Finished Area:

480
Main SqFt:

1422
Basement SqFt:

480
Living Area Source:

Taped
Entry Level:

1

Interior

Room Type:

Office, Recreation Room
Rooms Total:

8
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1900

Location

Directions:

E/W ON 51ST, FACING WASHINGTON PARK, JUST EAST OF CHAMPLAIN
Location:

18235

The Property

Parcel Number:

20102320321001
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

CONDO
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

2758.57

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School District:

299
Middle Or Junior School District:

299
High School District:

299

The Community

Pets Allowed:

Cats OK, Dogs OK
Association Amenities:

Storage, Public Bus, School Bus
Association Fee:

477
Association Fee Includes:

Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Assigned, On Site, Owned

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,070
Taxes	$229
Insurance	$55
HOA fees	$477
Utilities	$191 See report
Total	$2,022/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/24/25 Feb 24, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$200,000
7/25/24 Jul 25, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED

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This condo located in South Side, Chicago, IL 60615 is currently for sale for $200,000. 642 E 51st Street Unit 1E is a 1,900 square foot condo with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 79 days. 642 E 51st Street Unit 1E is in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago and has a WalkScore® of 78, making it very walkable. This condo is in the attendance area of Dyett High School and Reavis Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, EXIT Strategy Realty, and Stephne Pettitt-Gaines as distributed by MLS GRID.

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