953 E 61st Street 1E, Chicago, IL 60637
Cook County
Key Facts
Description
Comfortable Condo Near the University of Chicago - Ideal for Living or Investing. This sunny, inviting condo sits just one block from the University of Chicago and offers unbeatable convenience to campus, the Red Line, JewelOsco, and everyday essentials. Whether you're looking for a personal home or a solid investment, this location delivers. Inside, enjoy natural light throughout, easycare luxury vinyl flooring, and a private back porch perfect for morning coffee or unwinding after the day. The kitchen includes a gas stove and refrigerator/freezer, providing everything you need to settle in comfortably. The building is wellmaintained and offers central heat and hot water included in the low HOA fees, onsite laundry, and private basement storage. Permit parking is available directly in front of the building. Located near medical offices, the University of Chicago Hospital, and surrounded by ongoing neighborhood growth-including the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center-this condo is positioned in the heart of Woodlawn's continued development. Now vacant and ready for its next owner.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Condominium
Year Built
1903
Stories
3
Lot Dimensions
COMMON
Ownership
Condo
Days on Market
81
MLS® Listing#
12516494
Property Features
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Basement
Laundry
Construction
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Dining Room13X11Main
- Family Room
- Kitchen10X7Main
- Laundry
- Living Room14X11Main
- Master Bedroom12X10Main
Financial Details
HOA
$300 / Monthly
Annual Taxes
$1,308
Tax year 2023
Parcel Number
20143090181018
Directions
east/west on 63rd St to Cottage Grove, north to 61st St, east to property.
Affordability Calculator
$23,700
Estimated monthly payment
$631/mo
Principal $94,800 · Est. interest $132,254 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Chicago, IL
- $389,939
- Median Listing Price
- 45
- Median Days on Market
- 1,444
- Median Sq Ft
- $273
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 4,582
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 70% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chicago, IL.
Location
- 953 E 61st Street 1E, Chicago, IL 60637
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Nearby Schools
University of Chicago-Law School
Secondary School · 0.2 mi away
Community Film Workshop
School · 0.2 mi away
The Hyde Park Day School
Secondary · 0.2 mi away
Liberty School of Christian Education
School · 0.3 mi away
John Fiske Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Sexton Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Univ of Chicago Charter School Woodlawn Campus
Secondary · 0.4 mi away
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Secondary School · 0.5 mi away
University High School
School · 0.5 mi away
Carnegie Elementary School
Elementary · 0.6 mi away
McCosh Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
James Wadsworth Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
William H Ray Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
McCormick Theological Seminary
School · 0.7 mi away
Hyde Park Academy High School
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Dulles Elementary School
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Mt Carmel High School
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Chicago Public Schools
School · 0.8 mi away
Woodlawn Community School
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Tesla Alternative High School
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty - 7083524840
Last Updated: 2026-02-04