1229 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,750 sqft
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,750 sqft
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Description
Beautiful 1916 Professor's Row house, just steps from the University of Chicago, has a wealth of elegant architectural features--graciously proportioned rooms, unpainted woodwork, leaded glass windows, high ceilings, woodburning fireplaces--and many modern improvements. Deep, professionally landscaped back yard can easily accommodate a garage.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.
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Home Details for 1229 E 56th St
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Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 18Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Sun RoomStorageWet BarCeiling Fan |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 4Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows |
Security Security System |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateExterior: Stone, BrickGardenLawnPatio |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street |
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Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 2012 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Tudor |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 5285 sqft |
Price History for 1229 E 56th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/22/2012 | $955,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/19/2012 | $1,900,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 07/29/2011 | $1,900,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 03/13/2010 | $1,900,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/13/2006 | $1,700,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2023 |
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| Tax | $24,657 |
| Assessment | $1,197,610 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1229 E 56th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.15 | Townhouse | $915,000 | 04/01/26 | 4 | 4 | 2,163 | |
0.14 | Townhouse | $676,000 | 06/24/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,460 | |
0.14 | Townhouse | $725,000 | 08/12/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,400 | |
0.14 | Townhouse | $676,000 | 07/30/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,460 | |
0.15 | Townhouse | $620,000 | 07/11/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,460 | |
0.67 | Townhouse | $1,222,680 | 07/15/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,965 | |
0.67 | Townhouse | $1,104,694 | 07/17/25 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,835 | |
0.67 | Townhouse | $1,437,910 | 07/10/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,990 | |
0.76 | Townhouse | $1,200,000 | 06/30/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,300 | |
0.31 | Townhouse | $668,500 | 02/09/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,100 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1229 E 56th St.
- Kenwood Academy High School
- 7-12
- Public
- 2223 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe Kenwood Academic Center was a fantastic place for our daughter. In addition to great academics, she got to perform at Symphony Hall with Jason Moran from the Kennedy Center and the Kenwood Marching Band. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Staff and faculty have been very supportive!!!Parent Review1y ago - Ray Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 610 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageDo not send your child to this school. The reputation Ray School has does not hold up to what it is today.Ignore the diversity you see on the playground. Ignore the Friends of Ray group. Ignore the Meet the Principal invites (DEFINITELY ignore this!)Instead imagine this: Imagine your child is slammed against a wall unprovoked by another child. Imagine your child being called racists names by another student. Imagine your child is jumped on school property at dismissal. Now imagine none of these children face any consequences and the victims have to look their attackers in the face the very next day. And the next day. And the next day. This is Ray. These are Ray stories. And one day it WILL be your child. There is a reason most decent families leave the school before middle school – it’s unsafe. Sadly the safety issues are now starting as young as second grade. And many of the parents are just as culpable as the principal who ignores the problem. None of them care until something happens to their child. I admit I was one of those parents, but at least I’m speaking out about it. The reviews on Great Schools do not reflect even 1% of what happens at Ray. Most parents take their children and leave quietly, doing a huge disservice to the children left behind. Very few are willing to stand up to the culture, to the principal, to other parents. I doubt my review will turn most people away from this school. White parents espousing Ray as a “good school” is hard to ignore in a school system where most schools are failing and reading and math scores are woefully behind. But if I can reach just one family, if I can save just one child from enduring what my child and many others have endured at Ray, I will feel I have done something more than look the other way like most Ray parents. Keep looking. Ray is not where you want to send your child. Your child deserves better.Parent Review5mo ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Hyde Park
At least 231 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say there are sidewalks
95 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
83 % Say streets are well-lit
68 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say there are community events
51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say it's quiet
44 % Say car is needed
42 % Say yards are well-kept
38 % Say parking is easy
23 % Say there's wildlife
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1229 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,750 sqft townhouse built in 1916. 1229 E 56th St is located in Hyde Park, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 1229 E 56th St was last sold on Oct 22, 2012 for $955,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1229 E 56th St is $1,604,400.