21 E Goethe St E, Chicago, IL 60610
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OFF MARKET

21 E Goethe St E
Chicago, IL 60610

Gold Coast
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 550 sqft

$674,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,635/mo*
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$674,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,635/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
1 Bath
550 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 21 E Goethe St E.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1917
Living Area
550 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,226
Parking
None

About this House

GREAT APT, SUPER LOCATION
Addy: 21 W Goethe St.

GOLD COAST GEM!
Furnished studio apartment available. An updated kitchen highlights this spacious studio. Outside your door are all of the shops, restaurants and conveniences that make this place a great place.

Gold Coast Furnished Studio Apt for rent

Light kitchen with plenty and tall cabinets. Walk-through closet to bathroom

Queen-size bed & headboard, dining table, desk & chair, sofa, TV & stand, leaning bookcase, wall decor.

Carpeted

Current tenant will vacate at mid-July. Will be professionally cleaned.

Plenty storage areas

Basic cable

Well kept building

Building Laundry

Doorman

Pool / Deck / BBQ

Near All/Super Convenient (Supermarket, Coffee Shops, Chain Pharmacies, Red Line Train, etc.)

Please contact either:
Thomas Alcorn, Listing Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty
1338 W Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Ph3 ; Fax or

Ray Sottilare ; Regional Operations Manager
Alex Parker ; Senior Account Manager
HomeRiver Group-Illinois
600 W Cermak Ave Ste 2A2
Chicago, IL 60616

Renter pays for electricity (should be small given a studio apt); No smoking.
21 E Goethe St E, Chicago, IL 60610 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 550 sqft apartment in Gold Coast, built in 1917. It last sold for $222,000 on Aug 11, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2016 with an asking price of $1,325 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 20, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $674,400, with a rent estimate of $2,055/month.

Home Details for 21 E Goethe St E

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5240 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price History for 21 E Goethe St E

DatePriceEventSource
08/11/2023$222,000Sold
@Properties sold #11792084_60610_10B
08/03/2022$245,000Sold
@Properties sold #11384311_60610_9F
02/28/2022$290,000Sold
@Properties sold #11292224_60610_18D
10/15/2018$510,000Sold
N/A
08/07/2018$215,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #09779262_60610_18F
02/24/2017$259,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #09493906_60610_10K
07/20/2016$1,385ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/25/2016$220,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #09159287_60610_16K
01/27/2016$1,325ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/16/2016$1,325Listed For RentAgent Provided
11/05/2015$3,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/19/2015$3,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
01/15/2015$220,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #08697674_60610_17K
07/10/2014$219,500Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #08568676_60610_18C
05/18/2013$5,000Sold
N/A
11/16/2012$265,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #08171484_60610_18E
08/31/2012$116,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #08056498_60610_14C
04/26/2012$218,000Sold
N/A
08/05/2011$214,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #07812318_60610_9F
03/26/2011$199,999Sold
N/A
12/15/2010$113,850Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #07450723_60610_15C
01/10/2010$148,000Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #07572285_60610_10K
05/30/2006$755,000Sold
N/A
09/19/1996$332,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Gold Coast

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$525K
$1.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.8%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$368
$0MoM
Available listings
187
21MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$14,969
Assessment$745,090
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 21 E Goethe St E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1555 N Dearborn Pkwy #27D, Chicago, IL
0.39
Apartment
$180,000
09/15/25
1
600
1 E Scott St #2101, Chicago, IL
0.09
Apartment
$180,000
01/13/26
1
550
100 E Walton St #41C, Chicago, IL
0.43
Apartment
$240,000
06/10/26
1
1
650
33 E Cedar St #6E, Chicago, IL
0.26
Apartment
$243,000
06/12/26
1
1
800
1221 N Dearborn St #1406S, Chicago, IL
0.05
Apartment
$282,000
04/30/26
1
1
850
100 E Walton St #10DE, Chicago, IL
0.43
Apartment
$305,000
12/22/25
1
1
750
1221 N Dearborn St #1006S, Chicago, IL
0.05
Apartment
$260,000
05/05/26
2
2
800
70 W Burton Pl #1801F, Chicago, IL
0.30
Apartment
$245,000
10/08/25
1
1
600
88 W Schiller St #805L, Chicago, IL
0.20
Apartment
$225,000
11/06/25
1
1
700
921 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL
0.43
Apartment
$315,000
07/06/26
2
1
1,100
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Gold Coast
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What Locals Say about Gold Coast

At least 279 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say parking is easy

  • 37 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 23 % Say car is needed

  • 18 % Say there's wildlife

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  • LAMOTAS
    "Dogs everywhere on leash. Plenty of grass. Plenty of exercise. Options to get out of the city easily."
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  • Lori Roberts
    "It’s a lovely neighborhood and you see lots of moms and some dads pushing a stroller with their baby l/babies. It seems safe, but crime does come into the area sometimes. I’ve never seen that though."
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    "There are plenty of people walking their dogs around this neighborhood so it will definitely be a common occurrence to see people walking their dogs"
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    "Overall safe area. usually heavy traffic. Close to beaches, great for summertime. Close to best restaurants and grocery stores."
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    "This area is safe and friendly. I always feel comfortable going outside and walking my dog at anytime or walking home from the bars. There is a heavy police presence in the area so you will never be far from one. I am in walking distance of grocery stores and parks and coffee shops. "
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  • Maralyn O.
    "If you live in the historic part the trees are wonderful lining the streets. And it’s quiet tucked away in some of these streets. High end shopping and dining in this area."
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  • Dorothy A.
    "Transportation is easy and many services available. Walkable to many places. Major subway lines and buses, lakefront bike path, very walkable."
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  • Dorothy A.
    "It is near the park and beach and safe. It has nice stores for shopping. It has good transportation to downtown museums."
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  • Joseph G.
    "I find this neighborhood to be diversified and have blocks of different architecture, good maintenance. "
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  • Renblank
    "11 minutes to get the loop via a cab for about 10 dollars. Red line is also very convenient and so it the bus."
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  • Dan F.
    "Incredible proximity to the lake, mag mile, and city center. Amazing waking stress and close to the park. Arguably, the most desirable area to live in Chicago"
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  • Madelynn J.
    "Sometimes crowded on the 151 bus, but they’re pretty frequent. I would leave some extra time. The red line also is super crowded at the clark/division in the morning so leave some extra time. Always better to have more time than not enough when trying to commute from this part of town"
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  • Joseph G.
    "Convenient, but needs better scheduling during peak hrs. Also, bus status at each stop! Dangerous to be standing out! "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is beautiful and clean and it has gorgeous views of the lake with little crime. All of the buildings are well kept. It feels like the upper east side of New York. "
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  • KT
    "I travel a lot for work, so my commute is typically a cab to the airport. Cabs are readily available in the neighborhood. I prefer them to Uber / Lyft, which are also readily available in the neighborhood. Other than that, probably 95% or more of my trips are by foot."
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  • W.S.
    "The festivals during the Summer months are lively, many are music based yet also have art related aspects to them as well."
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  • K
    "I travel frequently for work. O’Hare is about a 25 minute cab ride Monday morning. Thursday night varies a lot but is usually 45-55 minutes. When I’m not traveling, my office is in the Loop, a pleasant 30 minute walk from my apartment."
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  • Asya p.
    "Beautiful, well manicured lawns; abundance of fun places to grab food and drinks, lots of groceries, and shopping. Close to the lake. "
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  • Stefano M.
    "Extremely close to the lake, beautiful neighborhood feeling with great access to restaurants, supermarkets and shops "
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  • Mklarchek
    "Friendly people! Clean, people pick up after their dogs. Dogs are on their leashes. Garbage cans every few blocks. "
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  • Ctsuji
    "Best neighborhood in the U.S. people are kind. You get to know a lot of people and everything is close."
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  • Delmonico3
    "everything is near me i like this town and i live here for a long time there is a lot of people i know "
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  • Lauracbritton
    "This neighborhood has the perfect mix of access to the beautiful Magnificent Mile, and a cozy feel with parks and beaches. It's an easy walk to public transportation and the Loop. During the winter, every tree in the whole neighborhood is covered in white lights. It's magical. This area is served by K-12 Ogden International School, which has a 1+ rating with CPS -- the highest rating possible."
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Frequently asked questions about 21 E Goethe St E

  • What is 21 E Goethe St E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 21 E Goethe St E in Chicago, IL is $674,400.
  • What is the price history for 21 E Goethe St E?
    21 E Goethe St E in Chicago, IL last sold for $222,000 in August 2023.
  • 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 $525K. That is down $1.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 21 E Goethe St E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 21 E Goethe St E in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 21 E Goethe St E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 21 E Goethe St E in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.