209 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
SOLD
SEP 22, 2026

$75,000

Last sold price

    209 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

    Washington Park
    Est. Refi. Payment $612/mo*
    Refinance Your Home
    Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 22, 2026 for $75,000 (17% below list price)

    Home Value

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    Comparable sales

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    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    5315 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.17
    Lot/Land
    $79,900
    01/05/26
    -
    -
    5312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.22
    Lot/Land
    $79,900
    01/05/26
    -
    -
    5120 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.23
    Lot/Land
    $104,000
    03/31/26
    -
    -
    5415 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.16
    Lot/Land
    $215,000
    08/05/26
    -
    -
    5634 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.45
    Lot/Land
    $110,000
    07/17/26
    -
    -
    4801 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.64
    Lot/Land
    $120,000
    03/20/26
    -
    -
    5655 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.60
    Lot/Land
    $44,000
    10/24/25
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

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    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    5311 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.02
    -
    3
    1
    -
    Off Market
    5317 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.02
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5300 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.03
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5319 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.03
    $755,000
    14
    8
    -
    Recently Sold
    5255 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5302 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    $990,000
    9
    9
    -
    For Sale
    5256 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5249 S Indiana Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    -
    5
    1
    1,700
    Off Market
    5249 S Indiana Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    -
    3
    1
    1,500
    Off Market
    5249 S Indiana Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    $343,400
    5
    1
    1,700
    Off Market
    5249 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.04
    -
    5
    1
    1,700
    Off Market
    5320 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5322 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    5247 S Indiana Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    3
    2
    -
    Off Market
    5247 S Indiana Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    4
    2
    -
    Off Market
    5245 S Indiana Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    4
    2
    -
    Off Market
    5245 S Indiana Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    3
    2
    -
    Off Market
    5324 S Prairie Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    3
    2
    -
    Off Market
    5331 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    18
    -
    8,531
    Off Market
    5331 S Indiana Ave #6, Chicago, IL 60615
    0.05
    -
    3
    2
    1,200
    Off Market

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 209 E 53rd St.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land

    About this House

    Prime Development Opportunity in Washington Park! 5250 sqft zoned RM-5. Excellent investment opportunity located close to train, highway, parks and Hyde Park. Note: The side lots on each side of the lot are owned by city of Chicago giving the option to buy and create a bigger size lot.
    209 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 is a lot/land in Washington Park. It last sold for $75,000 on Sep 22, 2026 (17% below the $90,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
    Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
    Listed by Nicoleta Lavinia Leuciuc, (708) 372-5416
    New Hope Realty Group, Inc.
    Bought with: Brionna Laye, A Progeny Global LLC
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12729196

    Home Details for 209 E 53rd St

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby, Sewer Nearby
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    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: 0

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 20103110020000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $90,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Fri Aug 28 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Chicago
    School Information
    Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 5450 sqft

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: None

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash

    Business

    Business Information
    Ownership: Fee Simple

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 12729196

    Additional Information

    Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Sep 22, 2026
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12729196
    		Sold
    $75,000
    Aug 10, 2026
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12729196
    		Listed For Sale
    $90,000
    Nov 25, 2025
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12489544
    		ListingRemoved
    $100,000
    Oct 6, 2025
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12489544
    		Listed For Sale
    $100,000
    Oct 4, 2025
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447877
    		ListingRemoved
    $140,000

    Market trends in Chicago

    Last updated September 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $389K
    $7.83K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    100.1%
    Price per sq ft
    $286
    $7    MoM
    Available listings
    5461
    35    MoM
    Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

    Around this home

    Neighborhood Overview

    Washington Park
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    Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

    What Locals Say about Washington Park

    This October

    Trick-or-Treat Score

    Built from what locals say about Washington Park.
    • 93% say there are sidewalks
    • 65% say there's holiday spirit
    • 41% say neighbors are friendly
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    At least 186 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 69 % Say car is needed

    • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 62 % Say parking is easy

    • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 48 % Say kids play outside

    • 47 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 41 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 35 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 33 % Say there are community events

    • 33 % Say it's quiet

    • 33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 32 % Say there's wildlife

    • 24 % Say people would walk alone at night

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Douglas Bozeman
      "I lived in this hood for about 2 yrs it’s pretty quiet..private parking..it’s ok ..I wish the kids grew up like we did..they don’t really want to go outside because it’s no longer safe for them "
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    • Misssexycta8679
      "A dangerous and deadly neighborhood. Dangerous for your children also shootouts yes gain activity yes negatively. Yes education below standards."
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    • King Marlo
      "Not a safe area not a safe area to live in not a safe area to live in I repeat Washington Park. It’s not a safe area."
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    • Nate Johnson
      "I’ve lived here in this neighborhood for 3yrs… I’ve grown up in this neighborhood and it’s not the best but it can be better with more store and shops for ppl…… Washington Park needs to be better taken care of"
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    • Trulia User
      "It is a very bad community to much crime To many abandoned homes and to many liquor stores on each corner "
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    • Trulia User
      "Not a lot of Dog walking is done in my area! I’m unsure if the dog population but I do see one dog owner on a regular bases and the dog and the owner were very friendly! He picked up after his dog"
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    • Trulia User
      "I would only go in this neighborhood if I have a vehicle. don't stand outside of any stores. People at the gas station are always asking for change or to pump your gas and it's very uncomfortable. I don't like it here at all. They also do street cleaning very often and it's never anywhere to park."
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    • Jd016919
      "close to red and green line. walking distance to provident hospital and university of chgo. largest city park a block away on main transportation line "
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    • Patience W.
      "There are a variety of summer festivals in Washington Park, the Bud Billiken Parade is there. My church is in Washington Park too."
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    • Ireniabutler
      "It’s what you make it. Mind your business & you will be ok! Great quality of people who wants to keep neighborhood clean. Parkway not to far so beware. "
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    • Gwendolyn S.
      "We’re all like family here. We look out for one another. Its nit the safest area but we keep a look out"
      9
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    • Rayvenwolfe
      "Very easy to access a variety of public transit. Access to major highways nearby. Not difficult to drive around the immediate neighborhood either. "
      4
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    • Aaron B.
      "run down, littered, vacant homes, rodents and raccoons, possums, coyotes at night giant spiders and crackheads"
      5
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    • Gwendolyn S.
      "The area is changing due to the crime in the area on the rise. Schools are not far because I live on a main street, so places are accessible by bus. The grocery store is a bit further, its best to have a car "
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    • Lathessia S.
      "the kleo art center's back to school event is always a fun for the entire family.....and its always been peaceful. "
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    • Afrika T. R.
      "You see people walking their dogs all the time. You see people playing with their dogs all the time. Their aren’t dog parks, but people use the grassy fields and Washington park all the time"
      1
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    • Bene S.
      "I drive it’s a 20 min commute to downtown close to the high way and trains easy access to lakeshore "
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    • Lathessia S.
      "I've lived here for 10 years and it is improving but there is more work to be done...we need more trash cans on the corners so trash doesn't accumulate on vacant land."
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    • Lee S.
      "it’s a lot of crime almost but the properties are nice I want a family soon so I won’t be here for long raising kids here is a big no no"
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    • Clarkeharper
      "It’s not far from my job. The bus is outside of my house I appreciate the convenience. I stay to myself so I’m not aware of the crime. I do not have my packages delivered "
      6
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    • Ambra R.
      "Easy access to several public transportation routes that run very frequently. Also, access to the largest public park in the city. "
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    • Nickee L.
      "I live in this neighborhood for the last 4 years and it's ok and my son loves his school. I don't really spend any time in this neighborhood i stay to myself. The gun violence is everywhere yet it is getting closer to my home where i can hear it when it occurs and i need and want a better life for my son. "
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    • Owilliams821
      "This neighborhood has no event. The schools are at low in academic studies. But there is a good thing about this area you are close to public transit."
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    • Takia B.
      "Terrible place to live and raise children. Too much shooting. The police are bad also they always give you a ticket on your car no matter what they ride down the block every day putting tickets on peoples car for no reason. "
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    • Anntoinette
      "Dog owners would love living in the neighborhood due the large park in the area. Dogs are able run freely."
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    • Niguel M.
      "It’s not the best neighborhood in Chicago but it’s not the worst at all. It’s a reasonably priced area, which thing developing around it"
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    • Calvin W.
      "I would consider this to be a safe neighborhood for children. It’s home to the Bud Biliken parade and also has great parks for children! "
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    • Dwallace
      "Nothing cause you see people walking there dog all the time dog owners like it here it very nice in this area."
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    • Unspecified
      "I used to live here. I currently live in Hyde Park. Great growing community. Great for families. Transitioning. "
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    • Thehenrythomas7
      "Washington Park picnics and festivals the Bud Billiken parade free concert that’s held for the kids before it’s time for them to return to school "
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    Frequently asked questions about 209 E 53rd St

    • What is the price history for 209 E 53rd St?
      209 E 53rd St in Chicago, IL last sold for $75,000 in September 2026.
    • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
      Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
    • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
      The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is down $7.83K from the prior month.
    • What do residents say about the Washington Park neighborhood?
      Residents describe the Washington Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Washington Park, Chicago.

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