# 1522 E 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

> **TL;DR:** 1bd/1ba single family, $119,900 ($266/sqft), built 1926, 450 sqft.
> Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,005/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $119,900 |
| Price/sqft | $266 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 450 |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $606 |
| Estimated Insurance | $35 |
| HOA | $364 |
| **Total** | **$1,005** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1926
- 3 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
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.

## Location

- **Address:** 1522 E 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
- **County:** Cook
- **Neighborhood:** Midway View
- **Coordinates:** 41.787994, -87.58815
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.787994,-87.58815

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Marie Levesque
- **Brokerage:** Compass

## Primary Photo

![1522 E 59th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/3ee9ddd691e44a4b11d134c4aa287e4dl-f2572214274r.jpg)

*14 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1522-e-59th-street-chicago-il-60637-12700676)*

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**MLS#:** 12700676 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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