53 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
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OFF MARKET

53 E Elm St
Chicago, IL 60611

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

$2,527,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026

$2,527,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,267 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.53M
Since last month
Decreased$65K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$135K (+5.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$318K (+14.5%)
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 increased by +19% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.52M
July 2026$2.53M
June 2026$2.58M
May 2026$2.52M
April 2026$2.52M
March 2026$2.5M
February 2026$2.45M
January 2026$2.4M
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
55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.00
Single-Family Home
$2,065,000
03/10/26
4
4
4,222
69 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
12/03/25
5
4
5,112
37 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$2,330,000
06/12/26
4
4.5
4,100
41 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
07/31/26
4
5.5
4,200
1304 N Ritchie Ct, Chicago, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,365,000
04/15/26
5
4.5
3,626
111 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
07/17/26
4
3.5
5,460
42 E Schiller St, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
07/07/26
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
1308 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
06/30/26
4
4.5
4,717

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
41 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$2,400,000
4
5.5
4,200
Recently Sold
47 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.01
$1,642,400
5
3.5
3,260
Off Market
37 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
0.03
$2,330,000
4
4.5
4,100
Recently Sold
40 E Cedar St #12A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$371,100
2
2
1,200
Off Market
40 E Cedar St #18A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$386,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
40 E Cedar St #19A, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$407,600
2
2
1,200
Off Market
40 E Cedar St #9B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$208,600
1
1
900
Off Market
40 E Cedar St #12B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$261,300
1
1
-
Off Market
40 E Cedar St #18B, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$295,000
1
1
875
Recently Sold
40 E Cedar St #9C, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$399,900
2
2
1,350
Off Market
40 E Cedar St #15C, Chicago, IL 60611
0.02
$374,700
2
2
1,200
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
4,267 sqft
Price/Sqft
$592
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

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.
53 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,267 sqft single-family home in Gold Coast. It last sold for $2,200,000 on Sep 7, 2023 (6% below the $2,350,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,527,000, with a rent estimate of $7,913/month.

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
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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

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Brad Lippitz, (773) 404-1100
Compass
Bought with: Jeffrey Lowe, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11774425

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 7, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11774425
Sold
$2,200,000
Aug 9, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11774425
Pending
$2,350,000
Jul 18, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11774425
Contingent
$2,350,000
Mar 23, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11631641
PriceChange
$2,350,000
Price decreased by 6%
Sep 20, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11631641
Listed For Sale
$2,499,000

Market trends in Gold Coast

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$501K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$365
$2MoM
Available listings
157
30MoM
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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 53 E Elm St

  • What is 53 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 53 E Elm St in Chicago, IL is $2,527,000.
  • What is the price history for 53 E Elm St?
    53 E Elm St in Chicago, IL last sold for $2,200,000 in September 2023.
  • 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 $501K. That is down $15K from the prior month.
  • Does 53 E Elm St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 53 E Elm St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 53 E Elm St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 53 E Elm St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.
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