1157 E 56th St, Unit 3

Chicago, IL 60637

$199,000
Price
2
Beds
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front view of a building
a front view of a house with a garden
a living room with fireplace furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture fireplace and window
a living room with furniture and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture
a kitchen with granite countertop a refrigerator a sink dishwasher and a stove with white countertops
a kitchen with sink a stove and cabinets
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a view of a building with garden
a front view of a residential apartment building with a yard

Description

Rarely available charming, 2 bedroom plus a study, co-op within the University of Chicago Campus. This move in condition residence offers a spacious open concept living/dining room combination with plaster beamed ceilings and a woodburning fireplace. The kitchen is complete with a modern solid surface counter top and all appliances. The 2 bedrooms and the study have plenty of closet space. Enjoy evenings relaxing in the backyard. Coin laundry and individual storage space in the basement. Unit features...Rarely available charming, 2 bedroom plus a study, co-op within the University of Chicago Campus. This move in condition residence offers a spacious open concept living/dining room combination with plaster beamed ceilings and a woodburning fireplace. The kitchen is complete with a modern solid surface counter top and all appliances. The 2 bedrooms and the study have plenty of closet space. Enjoy evenings relaxing in the backyard. Coin laundry and individual storage space in the basement. Unit features include a 4 year young split Mitsubishi thru-wall A/C for comfort, gleaming hardwood floors, and vintage divided-light casement windows. Cats are allowed, but sorry No dogs. The property is conveniently located to public transportation, Lake Michigan beaches, parks, and Hyde Park's dining/shopping. The monthly assessment includes the real estate taxes. The building is owner occupied, the board does not allow rentals. Don't miss your chance to live in the Chicago Hyde Park neighborhood!
  1. Listed by Jennifer Tapia • First Rate Realty, Inc.
    P: (773)-339-6564 C: (773)-339-6564 jentapiarealtor@gmail.com;c21jenniferw@yahoo.com

Property Details for 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Co-op
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Radiator(s)
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 10/19/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3

StatusActive
MLS #12494546
Days on Market62
Taxes-
HOA Fees$945 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeAttached Single / Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
Year Built1920
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3

Building/Complex1157 E 56th StFloor-Stories4Residences24Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1920

Payment Calculator

$1,928 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$983

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$945

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Property Information for 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Pet Information
  • Pet Information: Cats OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Common Area Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Study
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories),Vintage
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories), Vintage
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Total # Units in Building: 24.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5600
  • East Coordinate: 1157
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Management Company: McKey & Poague
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 14
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X9
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 7X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X17
Study Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Dimensions: 8X10

Property History for 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12494546

$199,000—
Jul 25, 2013

Sold

MRED #08294092

$165,000—
Jul 10, 2013

Pending

MRED #08294092

—
Mar 18, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08294092

$185,000—
May 23, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07723354

$199,000—
Jan 31, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07723354

$199,000—
Aug 6, 2007

Sold

MRED #06424182

$177,000—
Jul 9, 2007

Pending

MRED #06424182

—
Feb 28, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06424182

$209,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12494546

$199,000
07/25/2013

Sold

MRED #08294092

$165,000
07/10/2013

Pending

MRED #08294092

—
03/18/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08294092

$185,000
05/23/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07723354

$199,000
01/31/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07723354

$199,000
08/06/2007

Sold

MRED #06424182

$177,000
07/09/2007

Pending

MRED #06424182

—
02/28/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06424182

$209,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Murray Elementary Language Academy
Public - K to 8
Kenwood Academy High School
Public - 7 to 12
Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
Charter - K to 12
UChicago Charter - Woodlawn Campus
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK to 8

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
CharterK to 12

UChicago Charter - Woodlawn Campus
Charter6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60637

1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3 is a co-op for sale in Chicago, IL 60637. This property was listed for sale on October 13, 2025 by First Rate Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $199,000. It has been on the market for a total of 62 days and was last sold on July 25, 2013. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Murray Elementary Language Academy, Kenwood Academy High School and Univ of Chicago Charter Schools. 1157 East 56th Street, Unit 3 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1920.

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