196 E  Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
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OFF MARKET
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,125 sqft

196 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

South Loop

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.30
Apartment
$528,000
08/19/26
3
2
2,000
0.39
Apartment
$220,000
11/03/25
1
1.5
1,150
0.70
Apartment
$367,500
07/09/26
2
1.5
1,200
0.72
Apartment
$405,000
07/13/26
2
2
1,100
0.86
Apartment
$32,500
03/09/26
2
2
1,200
0.41
Apartment
$250,000
03/20/26
1
1
722
0.82
Apartment
$283,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,000
0.90
Apartment
$2,350
12/27/25
1
2
1,000
1.18
Apartment
$231,500
11/03/25
2
3
1,400
0.86
Apartment
$320,000
06/23/26
1
1
800
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.08
$4,212,000
1
-
29,000
Off Market
0.12
$366,800
2
2
1,137
Off Market
0.12
$312,000
2
2
1,200
Recently Sold
0.12
$262,200
1
1
835
Off Market
0.12
$315,500
2
1.5
900
Recently Sold
0.12
$640,400
3
2
1,925
Off Market
0.12
$388,100
2
2
1,027
Off Market
0.12
$375,700
2
2
1,100
Off Market
0.12
$376,100
2
2
1,160
Off Market
0.12
$357,400
2
2
1,062
Off Market
0.12
$377,300
2
2
1,160
Off Market
0.12
$316,500
2
1.5
907
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,125 sqft
Garage

About this House

No place in Chicago gets you more bang for your buck than the South Loop neighborhood. This modern, urban luxury apartment is the perfect example of getting it all without breaking the bank. Easy access to Lake Shore Drive, the new CTA Green Line stop and I-55 and 90 Expressways make it easy on commuters. Walk out your door and you're only a few minutes from the Lakefront Trail, Soldier Field and the Museum Campus. Inside, world-class amenities await including a rooftop pool and hot tub with landscaped sundeck, cabanas and lounge area and BBQs for grilling. A full-service fitness center and club lounge with pool table are also handy to have in this 100% smoke-free building. There is also a 24-hour security door staff.

These modern apartment residences will make you feel right at home, starting with balconies, plank style flooring and full-size in-unit washers and dryers in every unit. Floor-to-ceiling windows with 9' ceilings make for spectacular views and open living spaces, while every kitchen is well-appointed with gas ranges, modern wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. They also offer some of the best utility packages in the market!

Parking is available on-site at an additional charge, but with very competitive rates, and there is permit street parking within walking distance. Cats are accepted throughout and dogs are welcome on most floors (dog breed and weight restrictions apply). There is an on-site dog run for your little guy as well.
196 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,125 sqft apartment in South Loop. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2021 with an asking price of $2,475 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 21, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,149/month.

Home Details for 196 E Cermak Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 21, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Dec 16, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,475

Market trends in South Loop

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$371K
$15K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.6%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$336
$1
MoM
Available listings
198
15
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about South Loop

At least 492 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say parking is easy

  • 43 % Say car is needed

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 22 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Bob
    "The people are all friendly and there is lots of diversity. The homes architecture is wonderful and a major attraction. The proximity to the lake, bike trails, sports, music and museums is so appealing."
  • Dejonee Oakley
    "Great place to live very good area nice people but Chicago is a city not a neighborhood so when you look at it as a whole then you will see it’s more than just that! "
  • F4fgwmv4n8
    "I’m in rural Alaska with no public transportation. Everyone has their means of transportation. If not, we have taxis. Commute is very short. "
  • Adrianalaurahernandez
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 14 years. It feels like a small town community in the middle of the heart of the city."
  • Jordanhaye07
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 4 years. It’s a great place to single,over 30 and under 50 people"
  • Trulia User
    "Bookfest lalapalooza skatepark volleyball and other fun stuff. Pizza time is great as well. The South Loop is just really neat."
  • Trulia User
    "This area is very low-key and quiet at times. Family oriented, as well as young professionals. Sense of community with the local businesses and soldier field being local"
  • Trulia User
    "Nice neighborhood and wonderful parks and lake front. Public transportation is abundant. Restaurants and grocery stores are close by as well. Colleges, and students abound. "
  • Trulia User
    "Little grass but tree spots that compensate for that. There are a lot of parks close by however that make up for not having grass everywhere. "
  • Trulia User
    "Good School system and decent neighborhood. Diverse for the most part. Would definitely stay here if I found another home. "
  • Trulia User
    "Roosevelt Station and bus service can get you anywhere in the city. I can get from my apartment to Midway in less than 30 minutes. "
  • Trulia User
    "I know some one that live in the Neighborhood And I’ve visited and everything seems to be pleasant high and quiet"
  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood with a lot of beautiful real estate & high end shops along with essential commissaries & department stores."
  • Trulia User
    "They have a few doggie parks in and around the area. It’s been many people able to walk their dogs up and the down the streets! "
  • Trulia User
    "great place for walking your dog . dog park located on 14th & wabash. friendly community, city life, everything is walking distance "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a very knit community, Great stores nice parks for your children everything‘s in walking distance, Awesome views of Lake Michigan"
  • Trulia User
    "Very dog friendly! Close proximity to dog parks, people pick up after their dogs, and lots of pet shops and veterinarians nearby."
  • Trulia User
    "Great people & food Amazing places to shop, I love the scenery I can look out my window and see the lakefront. & the Neighborhood as well police"
  • Trulia User
    "There are at least 1/2 dozen dog parks here and plenty of quiet streets with light traffic which makes it easy to walk dogs without worrying about cross traffic"
  • Trulia User
    "As long as you have a parking spot in the garage everything’s great closest soldier Field close to the shed aquarium bike paths very dog friendly for the most part I feel pretty safe"
  • Trulia User
    "It’s all concrete no grass or trees and dog poop everywhere. Heavy traffic all day and night. There is a vet on every other block though. "
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of parks nearby as well as good food and Resturant joints. Best is the access to grant park and high ways."
  • Trulia User
    "What’s not to like! If you want a more rural atmosphere then not here but the parks and local amenities are great!"
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs and people out walking their dogs. Most of us have gotten to know each other over the years just by walking at the same time. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s accessible, people are kind, there are great local spots and it gives you the feel of a city and a neighborhood at the same time"
  • Trulia User
    "The laSalle bank marathon, the stores and bars , close by the lake , Solderfeild, the hotels ,, having a police station in such a close proximity that the officer’s know the neighborhood."
  • Megan W.
    "My neighborhood is close to CTA lines, bike shares, and walkable to the loop. I’m able to walk to my office in the loop when the weather is nice"
  • Brikozlowski
    "the easiest commute I've ever had. just walk down Polk to the other entrance for Harrison red line stop. go north 4 stops and I'm at work! "
  • Efrain D.
    "I walk everywhere within the Loop, or bike if the weather is nice enough. Public transit is quite frequent and feels safe."
  • Brikozlowski
    "printers row literary fest, close to the loop and museums and the lake, easy to access, not overly crowded, not overly expensive "
  • DeVonte D. .
    "It’s a safe neighborhood and it’s a lot of places to shop at as fair grocery stores, and retail. Police is always patrolling the area. "
  • Trulia User
    "Festivals are done year round here in south loop. Book festivals, music festivals and live events at the millennium park."
  • Darnell G. J.
    "My commute is 5 mins on the orange line to the loop. Living close to the Roosevelt station, I have easy access to the red, orange and green lines making it easy to get anywhere in the city"
  • Jorge M.
    "Great neighborhood. And is currently evolving to be even better. More restaurants and stores appear all the time. Very close to all museums, parks and touristic attractions of the City. "
  • Rgazzimd
    "We are close to Lake Michigan, grant park and field museum. Friendly neighborhood.No better place to be! "
  • Bianca R.
    "Lots of soccer games and team sports for kids and adults at Kelly park. During the summer time McKinley park has the neighborhood pool open summer camp for kids. Pond for adults to take their kids fishing or even just for a nice walk around the park "
  • M5150v
    "The book fair is nothing short of amazing. The lake, skate park, Millennium park, simply beautiful incredible and full of amazing energy!"
  • Abigail C.
    "Love the south loop. So great for kids. Easy to get around with the train and bus. Dog friendly. Super cute!"
  • Kristyharvey13
    "There are lots of kids in our area. The parks are a great place for the kids to play. Our building works to welcome families and pets. "
  • Ndallensworth
    "I hardly see any kids in the neighborhood only 1 kid in my 50 unit building. There are playgrounds for children in the neighborhood. "

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Frequently asked questions about 196 E Cermak Rd

  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $371K. That is down $15K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the South Loop neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Loop neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in South Loop, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 196 E Cermak Rd?
    The closest schools to 196 E Cermak Rd in Chicago, IL are National Teachers Elementary Academy (Pre-K/Middle, rated 6/10), Phillips Academy High School (rated 1/10).
  • Does 196 E Cermak Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 196 E Cermak Rd in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.

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