33 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
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OFF MARKET

$2,211,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,231 sqft

33 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611

Gold Coast
Est. Refi. Payment $16,232/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 8, 2020 for $1,675,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.21M
Since last month
Increased$27K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$191K (+9.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$536K (+32%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value decreased by -2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$2.21M
September 2026$2.19M
August 2026$2.18M
July 2026$2.2M
June 2026$2.2M
May 2026$2.11M
April 2026$2.11M
March 2026$2.09M
February 2026$2.06M
January 2026$2M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
69 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
12/03/25
5
4
5,112
55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$2,065,000
03/10/26
4
4
4,222
43 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
08/14/26
4
4.5
3,799
103 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,781,500
10/24/25
6
4
4,051
41 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
07/31/26
4
5.5
4,200
Address Not Disclosed, Chicago, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
10/02/26
3
3.5
3,300
1312 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,520,000
04/24/26
5
4
5,991
1304 N Ritchie Ct, Chicago, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,365,000
04/15/26
5
4.5
3,626
42 E Schiller St, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
07/07/26
5
3.5
4,036
111 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
07/17/26
4
3.5
5,460

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
35 E Elm St #1, Chicago, IL 60611
0.00
-
2
3
-
Off Market
35 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.00
$3,124,900
4
5.5
5,500
Off Market
37 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$2,330,000
4
4.5
4,100
Recently Sold
39 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$2,662,700
4
3.5
4,650
Off Market
21 E Elm St #1D, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$878,800
Studio
-
15,045
Off Market
21 E Elm St #2D, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$909,700
3
2
2,000
Off Market
21 E Elm St #3D, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$1,037,100
3
2
2,000
Off Market
21 W Elm St #1, Chicago, IL 60610
0.01
-
1
1
-
Off Market
31 E Elm St #2B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
-
3
2
1,815
Off Market
41 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$2,400,000
4
5.5
4,200
Recently Sold
21 E Elm St #1A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$1,018,800
3
2.5
2,200
Off Market
31 E Elm St #2A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$876,400
3
2
1,800
Off Market
31 E Elm St #3A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$1,040,000
3
2
15,045
Off Market
31 E Elm St #1B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$1,025,400
3
2.5
2,375
Off Market
31 E Elm St #3B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$943,700
3
2
1,800
Off Market
31 E Elm St #1A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$946,200
3
2.5
-
Off Market
31 E Elm St 2 #2A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$863,500
3
2
1,800
Off Market
21 E Elm St #2B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$913,900
3
2
1,800
Off Market
21 E Elm St #1C, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$1,068,900
3
2.5
2,375
Off Market
21 E Elm St #2C, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$957,200
2
2
15,045
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1886
4,231 sqft
$523/sqft

About this House

Come and see this stunning Modern Rehab of an historic 1886 Potter Palmer Masterpiece on one of the Gold Coasts most iconic lake adjacent blocks. This classic Greystone is 20 feet wide and boasts a contemporary open floor plan with large scale rooms and a flexible floor plan featuring 3 to 6 formal bedrooms spread graciously over 4 levels. The main floor is designed to entertain with an elegant living room, dining room and open kitchen w/ powder room. Both the kitchen and lower level family room open up onto the private deck and rear patio space. The master suite is located on the second floor and boasts a "to the studs" renovated bath, his and her walk-in closets (one with a stackable W/D), restored plaster crown moldings & base boards and finished with one of the homes 5 fireplaces. The third level presently consists of one enclosed bedroom, an open den, full bath and an additional large bedroom that has been opened up for more flexible function. With minimal framing and drywall both open rooms could be enclosed or alternatively all opened up to create an enormous and stunning grand master suite. This home is the perfect mix of historic detail from Chicago's Golden Age of Architecture blended with modern amenities and floor plan. Rental garage parking is available immediately across the street for $300 a month.
33 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,231 sqft single-family home in Gold Coast, built in 1886. It last sold for $1,675,000 on Sep 8, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,211,200, with a rent estimate of $7,037/month.

Home Details for 33 E Elm St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other, SlateExterior: StonePatio
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1886
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1467 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 8, 2020
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10663683
Sold
$1,675,000
Jul 8, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,798,500
Mar 11, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,798,500
Price decreased by 3%
Oct 30, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,850,000
Jun 30, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09942022
Sold
$7,900

Market trends in Gold Coast

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$496K
$288MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$373
$10MoM
Available listings
142
16MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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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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    "Dogs everywhere on leash. Plenty of grass. Plenty of exercise. Options to get out of the city easily."
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    "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.
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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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    "Friendly people! Clean, people pick up after their dogs. Dogs are on their leashes. Garbage cans every few blocks. "
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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 33 E Elm St

  • What is 33 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 33 E Elm St in Chicago, IL is $2,211,200.
  • What is the price history for 33 E Elm St?
    33 E Elm St in Chicago, IL last sold for $1,675,000 in September 2020.
  • 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 $496K. That is up $288 from the prior month.
  • Does 33 E Elm St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 33 E Elm St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 33 E Elm St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 33 E Elm St in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.

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