51 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
OFF MARKET

51 E Elm St
Chicago, IL 60611

Gold Coast
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,000 sqft

$1,902,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,922/mo*
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$1,902,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,922/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,000 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Ideally located on fabled Elm Street in the heart of the Gold Coast and only steps from some of the City's finest cafes and restaurants, this elegant rowhouse perfectly meshes classic European design with modern conveniences creating the perfect city home with timeless appeal. Enjoy rich original detailing, moulding, hardwood floors, and large windows overlooking the street. A charming entry leads to a family room and staircase up to the main level featuring a large living room opening to the dining room and an exquisite new white chef's kitchen w/floor to ceiling glass overlooking the wonderful backyard. Large bedrooms, wide floorplan, 6 marble fireplaces, zoned HVAC. A treasure.
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.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
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No Info

Home Details for 51 E Elm St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: StonePatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1550 sqft

Price History for 51 E Elm St

DatePriceEventSource
03/31/2020$1,550,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10411406
03/31/2020$1,799,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/30/2020$1,799,000PendingAgent Provided
10/11/2019$1,799,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/26/2019$1,849,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/27/2019$1,895,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/24/2019$1,995,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/13/2019$2,095,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/03/2012$1,525,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08037662
04/10/2012$1,549,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/14/2011$1,650,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/20/2011$1,749,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/13/2005$1,770,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$31,187
Assessment$1,478,130
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 51 E Elm St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.01
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$2,065,000
03/10/26
4
4
4,222
69 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL
0.08
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$1,875,000
12/03/25
5
4
5,112
103 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,781,500
10/24/25
6
4
3,826
57 E Division St, Chicago, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,200,000
06/10/25
4
4.5
5,100
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
113 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
11/07/25
4
3.5
2,052
24 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/15/26
4
3.5
3,250
1242 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
07/25/25
5
5
5,100
42 E Schiller St, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
11/21/25
5
3.5
4,036

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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Overall safe area. usually heavy traffic. Close to beaches, great for summertime. Close to best restaurants and grocery stores."
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    "Great - wonderful - fantastic - superb - great - fantastic - amazing - excellent - running out of things to say"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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51 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,000 sqft single-family home built in 1880. 51 E Elm St is located in Gold Coast, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 51 E Elm St was last sold on Mar 31, 2020 for $1,550,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 51 E Elm St is $1,902,800.