642 E 51st St, Unit 1E

Chicago, IL 60615

$195,000
Price
3
Beds
1,900 Sq. Ft.
$103 / Sq. Ft.
1,900
Sq. Ft.
$103
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prime Location, Spacious Living, Endless Potential! Welcome to your next home! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex down unit is a rare find, offering 1,900 square feet of living space with secure, gated parking included. Ready to be personalized, this home provides a fantastic opportunity to create your dream space. Step inside to discover 7 generously-sized rooms, featuring gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout. The spacious bedrooms provide ample room to relax, while the office space...Prime Location, Spacious Living, Endless Potential! Welcome to your next home! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex down unit is a rare find, offering 1,900 square feet of living space with secure, gated parking included. Ready to be personalized, this home provides a fantastic opportunity to create your dream space. Step inside to discover 7 generously-sized rooms, featuring gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout. The spacious bedrooms provide ample room to relax, while the office space and family/recreation room offer flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs. Enjoy the comfort of central air, a cozy fireplace, and the convenience of the laundry hookup. Located directly across from the scenic Washington Park, you'll have easy access to tennis courts, a swimming pool, and other Chicago Park District benefits. Just minutes from the University of Chicago hospital and campus, as well as the Hyde Park and Kenwood communities. You'll have a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options at your doorstep. Plus, with close proximity to major expressways, public transportation, and iconic attractions like the DuSable Museum, the Museum of Science & Industry, and Lake Michigan, the location couldn't be better. This home is being sold "AS IS" and is ready for you to make it your own. Don't miss this incredible opportunity-schedule your showing today!
  1. Listed by Stephne Pettitt-Gaines • EXIT Strategy Realty
    P: (773)-612-3942 gaines@spgaines.org

Property Details for 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

Area
CHI - Grand Boulevard
Township
South Chicago
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 10/06/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

StatusActive
MLS #12297270
Days on Market293
Taxes$2,759 / year
HOA Fees$477 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1928
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

Building/Complex642 E 51st StFloor1Stories3Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsCats OK,Dogs OKYear Built1928

Payment Calculator

$1,670 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$964

Property Taxes

$230

HOA Dues

$477

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Property Information for 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces, On Site, Owned
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 40.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage, Public Bus, School Bus
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Sq Ft: 480
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Type: Condo,Condo-Duplex
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, Condo-Duplex
  • Total Sq Ft: 1422
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1902
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1902
  • Main Sq Ft: 1422
  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 6.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5100
  • East Coordinate: 642
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 480.0
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Management Company: SELF MANAGED
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-03-06T19:40:26
  • Photos Count: 25
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
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: 16X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X07
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 3X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 40X14
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 9X11

Property History for 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12297270

$195,000—
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12297270

$200,000—
May 15, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12297270

$200,000—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12297270

$200,000—
Apr 3, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12297270

$200,000—
Feb 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12297270

$200,000—
Nov 28, 2024

Expired

MRED #12120710

$220,000—
Jul 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12120710

$220,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Price Change

MRED #12297270

$195,000
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12297270

$200,000
05/15/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12297270

$200,000
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12297270

$200,000
04/03/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12297270

$200,000
02/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12297270

$200,000
11/28/2024

Expired

MRED #12120710

$220,000
07/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12120710

$220,000

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

Public Records for 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

Taxable ValueLand$4,181Additions$14,818Total$18,999
Tax Record2023$2,759 ($230 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,250 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1904CountyCOOKAPN20-10-232-032-1001

Schools near 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
Public - PK to 8
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Williams Medical Prep High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bronzeville Scholastic High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
PublicPK to 8

Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Public9 to 12

Williams Medical Prep High School
Public9 to 12

Bronzeville Scholastic 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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More information about 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60615

642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E is a condo for sale in Chicago, IL 60615. This property was listed for sale on February 24, 2025 by EXIT Strategy Realty, it's currently listed at $195,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School, Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts and Williams Medical Prep High School. 642 East 51st Street, Unit 1E is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,900 sqft condo built in 1928.

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