1522 E 59th Street 3E, Chicago, IL 60637

• 1 bed |
• 1 bath |
• 450 sqft

Property 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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 24, 2026 at 7:18AM

Listing Office:

Compass : 773-482-1917

Listing Agent:

Marie Levesque : 312-320-0821

MLS ID:

12700676

Interior

• General: Built-in Features
• Rooms: No additional rooms
• Master Bath: Soaking Tub
• Appliances: RangeRefrigerator
• Dining: Kitchen/Dining Combo
• Laundry: Common Area
• Basement: None
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Window Unit(s)
• Heating: Natural GasRadiator(s)
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: Parking spaces: 0

Construction

• Windows: Screens

Location

• HOA Amenities: Bike Room/Bike TrailsCoin LaundryStorageIntercomHeatWaterGasTaxesInsuranceExterior MaintenanceScavengerSnow Removal364.0Monthly
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 20142230330000

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Co-op