1400 E 56th St, Unit 1

1,500 Sq. Ft.
$257 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$257
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Modern living with historic charm! Welcome home to a charming and sunny 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo on a high first floor in a beautifully maintained vintage building. Ideally located at 56th and Dorchester in the heart of Hyde Park, on a quiet tree-lined street. Just 3 blocks from both Metra and CTA train lines, this spot offers easy access to the lakefront, University of Chicago, and local shops and endless dining options nearby on 53rd, 55th and 57th Streets. Enjoy ample natural light with large...Modern living with historic charm! Welcome home to a charming and sunny 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo on a high first floor in a beautifully maintained vintage building. Ideally located at 56th and Dorchester in the heart of Hyde Park, on a quiet tree-lined street. Just 3 blocks from both Metra and CTA train lines, this spot offers easy access to the lakefront, University of Chicago, and local shops and endless dining options nearby on 53rd, 55th and 57th Streets. Enjoy ample natural light with large windows throughout and southern and western exposures for lots of sunlight. This unit features hardwood floors & solid wood trim and doors throughout, a large front living room, and a separate dining room with architecturally beamed ceilings which is connected nicely to a large kitchen with plenty of cabinetry. Exclusive laundry facilities are conveniently located one floor below. This pet-friendly building features new back porches and stairs, and is gorgeously set against the backdrop of the tranquil and architecturally & culturally rich neighborhood of Hyde Park. Live and love the easy and fun life you've always wanted!

Listing Agent

  1. Matt Diehl

    Matt Diehl

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    matt.diehl@compass.com

    P: (773)-710-8818

Property Details for 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Radiator(s)
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 11:28 AM

Property Details for 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

StatusActive ( Private )
MLS #12541996
Days on Market-
Taxes$6,666 / year
HOA Fees$658 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1901
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex1400 E 56th StFloor-Stories3Residences18Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details199Year Built1901

Payment Calculator

$3,090 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,876

Property Taxes

$556

HOA Dues

$658

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Kenwood Academy High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Cellar, Daylight
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, Low Rise (1-3 Stories), Vintage
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 18.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Limestone
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5600
  • East Coordinate: 1400
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Management Company: Forth Group
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-01-07T00:26:29
  • Photos Count: 23
  • 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: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
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: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 22X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X13

Property History for 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12470667

$385,000
Jan 6, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12470667

$385,000
Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12470667

$385,000
Oct 8, 2021

Sold

MRED #11170316

$322,500
Sep 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474561528

$322,500

+3.2% / yr

Sep 9, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11170316

Sep 7, 2021

Pending

MRED #11170316

Sep 6, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11170316

Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11170316

$349,000
Aug 16, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #98867353

$178,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12470667

$385,000
01/06/2026

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12470667

$385,000
01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12470667

$385,000
10/08/2021

Sold

MRED #11170316

$322,500
09/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474561528

$322,500

+3.2% / yr

09/09/2021

Contingent

MRED #11170316

09/07/2021

Pending

MRED #11170316

09/06/2021

Contingent

MRED #11170316

09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11170316

$349,000
08/16/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #98867353

$178,000

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

Public Records for 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand$5,170Additions$25,454Total$30,624
Tax Record2023$6,484 ($540 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Stories3Lot Size15,507 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1901CountyCOOKAPN20-14-203-044-1001

Schools near 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 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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1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1 is a condo Coming Soon in Chicago, IL 60637. This property is currently priced at $385,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Plato Learning Academy Elementary School, Kenwood Academy High School and Jefferson Alt High School. 1400 East 56th Street, Unit 1 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,500 sqft condo built in 1901.

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