This top floor junior one bedroom in a courtyard building facing the Midway Plaisance packs a punch. Flanked by the University of Chicago campus and the newly opened Obama Center, the location is getting a lot of buzz. It’s also super convenient, with immediate access to transportation. The Metra station is within two minutes’ walking distance, just beyond the Divvy bike station, while the #6, #10 and #28 bus stop is one block east. A short stroll/5 minute bike ride takes one to historic Jackson Park and the lakefront bike trail. There is ample street parking, and a garage space may be available for rent in a nearby garage. The building, designed by Paul F. Olsen and built by Albert W. Swayne in a quirky “Mediterranean-Gothic” style, has all the hallmarks of ’20s charm and efficiency. The compact interior features hardwood floors, picture frame molding, 9′ ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, a workspace niche, built-in cedar wardrobe and storage, and a vintage bathroom with penny floor tile, subway wall tiles and a deep soaking bathtub. The unbeatable low assessment of $364 covers heat, cooking gas, property taxes, water, common insurance and exterior maintenance. For location, convenience and economy, it’s a standout. Sorry, no investors. Sold as-is.
Property Details
Price:
$117,900
MLS #:
MRD12700676
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Midway View
Neighborhood:
chihydepark
Listed Date:
Jul 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
450
Year Built:
1926
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Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Interior Features
Built-in Features
Laundry Features
Common Area
Exterior
Association Amenities
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Intercom
Construction Materials
Brick
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee
$364
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$1,207
Map
Community
- Address1522 E 59th Street #3E Chicago IL
- SubdivisionMidway View
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60637
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Chicago as of Oct 10, 2026
2,729
Single Family Listed
66
Avg DOM
237
Avg $ / SqFt
$557,489
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Midway View subdivision, 1522 E 59th Street #3E Chicago IL is a Single Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60637. It is listed for $117,900 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 450 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1926. The current price per square foot is $262. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Chicago is $237. The average listing price for Single Family in Chicago is $557,489.
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1522 E 59th Street #3E
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