53 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
OFF MARKET

53 E Elm St
Chicago, IL 60611

Gold Coast
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,267 sqft

$2,501,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,703/mo*
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$2,501,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,703/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,267 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Serene totally renovated sunlit rowhouse on one of the Gold Coast's most charming blocks offers calm sophistication, high-end finishes, updated systems and infrastructure, and beautifully restored architectural elements throughout. Impeccably designed and meticulously maintained, this home has a wonderful vibe and orientation to the outdoors- from large bay windows, skylights and a fabulous terrace and deck. A large living room leads to a separate dining room opening to a fabulous built-in Varenna kitchen with Sub-Zero, Gaggenau, and Miele appliances. Sensational master suite has steam shower, Dornbracht fixtures, and heated floors. A gorgeous paneled library opens to the terrace w/open city and neighborhood views. The lower level has high ceilings and includes a wonderful 4th bedroom suite and a fantastic recreation room with wet bar and media systems. 2 deeded garage spaces (1 included in price and 1 an additional $50,000). A very special offering.
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. This description is from September 07, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 53 E Elm St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,DaylightNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Balcony Porch Lanai, Deck, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room, TerraceWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4267 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Upper Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Radiant FloorHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: Living Room, OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Heated Garage,Off Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Row House
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 17032010150000Additional Parcels Description: 17032020721192, 17032020721134

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,350,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 20 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Lowe Group

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1550.736 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11774425
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Brad Lippitz, (773) 404-1100
Compass
Bought with: Jeffrey Lowe, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11774425

Price History for 53 E Elm St

DatePriceEventSource
09/07/2023$2,200,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11774425
08/09/2023$2,350,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11774425
07/18/2023$2,350,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11774425
03/23/2023$2,350,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11631641
09/20/2022$2,499,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11631641
11/20/2015$2,585,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09044656
10/02/2015$2,695,000PendingAgent Provided
09/23/2015$2,695,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/26/2004$1,650,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$37,490
Assessment$1,810,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 53 E Elm St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
63 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.02
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$1,950,000
07/02/25
5
4.5
4,740
55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.00
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$2,065,000
03/10/26
4
4
4,222
69 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL
0.07
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$1,875,000
12/03/25
5
4
5,112
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0.21
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$2,365,000
04/15/26
5
4.5
3,626
30 E Scott St, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
05/16/25
4
4
3,920
57 E Division St, Chicago, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$3,200,000
06/10/25
4
4.5
5,100
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
1312 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,520,000
04/24/26
5
4
5,991

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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  • 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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53 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,267 sqft single-family home. 53 E Elm St is located in Gold Coast, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 53 E Elm St was last sold on Sep 7, 2023 for $2,200,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $2,350,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 53 E Elm St is $2,501,700.