$1,600,000 Price Analysis    ♡   Chicago, IL 60637 4 bed 3 bath 3,324 SqFt ($481/SqFt) 6,750SqFt lot. Built 1951 Listed 2024-03-21, Taxes $24,868 | Ⓧ USDA Ineligible due to price & location near Chicago |
Built in 1951
This modernist icon, was one of 12 individual houses designed by Bertrand Goldberg, an architect best known for his Marina City and River City projects downtown Chicago. Goldberg's inspiration was Le Corbusier's project for Dom-Ino house from 1914-15. Open floor plan modular structure pioneered by Le Corbusier is at the core of Goldberg's spectacular design. Four cylindrical columns at the corners of the building support three concrete slabs for the floors and roof. This house's dramatic suspended staircase extends the full height of the building and adds to its airy quality. Helstein House, named after Ralph and Rachel Helstein who commissioned it, was always meant to stand out. Built in a back of a large property, its geometric form, constructed out of concrete with three levels of expansive, light-filled space, was an ultimate departure from traditional American home design.Over the years the house went through some alterations but it didn't lose its original character.
The home's present owners closed off the outdoor terrace designed by Goldberg and created a fabulous library/family room connected to the outside garden through oversized windows. The ground level includes a full size bathroom, laundry, storage room and added by the present sellers a 2 car garage. Goldberg's design placed the traditionally main floor living space on the second level with huge living/dining room spanning two floors on one side while three bedrooms and one full bath are on the other side of the staircase. 2022-23 renovation made this space even more flowing by opening the galley kitchen to the two story dining area. The top floor is a loft style space with a partially open bedroom, sitting room/office, large dressing/closet space area and a newly renovated bathroom. The present owners respected the originl design which can be easily altered to give more privacy. This unique house sits in the back of an unusually large parcel, with big front and side yards. Next to the attached garage there is additional parking space for two cars on which one can build a second two-car garage (the city already gave the permit once) . Living among trees, hearing birds one can forget that this fabulous house is located in the heart of Hyde Park, walking distance to Lab School and UChicago but also, 20 minutes away from downtown Chicago.
Presented by Lilianna Sekula-Lark at
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - Michigan Avenue Office.
Property MLS #11949690 from MRED
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 9 x 9
Primary Bedroom Level: Third
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Office, Library, Sitting Room, Foyer, Storage, Utility Room-1st Floor
Library: 17 x 21
Library Level: Main
Sitting Room: 20 x 10
Sitting Room Level: Third
Storage: 11 x 8
Storage Level: Main
Office: 15 x 12
Office Level: Third
Utility Room-1st Floor: 4 x 5
Utility Room-1st Floor Level: Main
Laundry: 5 x 11
Laundry Level: Main
Entry Foyer Dimensions: 12 x 21
Family Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
Living Room Dimensions: 11 x 21
Office/Study Room Dimensions: 15 x 9
Entry Foyer Level: Main
Family Room Level: Second
Living Room Level: Second
Office/Study Room Level: Third
Full Bathrooms: 3
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Range Hood
Laundry Features: In Unit
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating Features: Natural Gas
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 8
Kitchen Level: Second
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X135
Lot Size Square Feet: 6750
Garage Description: Attached
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
Parking Total: 2
Map directions Map directions Map directionsSource Listing Status: Active
County: Cook
Directions: 59th street West to Blackstone Ave., right on Blackstone Ave. going North. Property is located on the West side of the street.
Tax Year: 2021
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Parcel Number: 20142210110000
Township: Hyde Park
Property Subtype: Detached Single
Source System Name: C2C
| Year | Assessments Building + Land Total | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $89,500 + $37,500 $127,000 | $24,868 |
| 2020 | $68,608 + $30,000 $98,608 | $21,275 |
| 2019 | $77,183 + $30,000 $107,183 | $20,845 |
| 2018 | $77,183 + $30,000 $107,183 | $20,493 |
| 2017 | $77,891 + $24,750 $102,641 | $21,368 |
| 2016 | $80,678 + $24,750 $105,428 | $20,615 |
| 2015 | $80,678 + $24,750 $105,428 | $18,838 |
| 2014 | $45,769 + $20,250 $66,019 | $11,772 |
| 2013 | $45,769 + $20,250 $66,019 | $11,528 |
| 2012 | $45,769 + $20,250 $66,019 | $11,399 |
| 2011 | $40,635 + $27,000 $67,635 | $10,632 |
| 2010 | $44,302 + $27,000 $71,302 | $10,813 |
| 2009 | $44,302 + $27,000 $71,302 | $10,193 |
| 2007 | $62,923 + $10,500 $73,423 | $9,129 |
| 2006 | $69,432 + $10,500 $79,932 | $9,725 |
$1,600,000
MRED
Listed 2024-03-21
$1,685,000
MRED
Listing removed 2023-12-22
$1,685,000
MRED
Listed 2023-10-13
$1,685,000
MRED
Listing removed 2023-10-13
$1,760,000
MRED
Listed 2023-06-23
$1,760,000
MRED
Listing removed 2023-06-19
$1,930,000
MRED
Price Changed 2023-06-11
$1,930,000
MRED
Price Changed 2023-06-10
$0
MRED
Listed 2023-05-04
$1,930,000
MRED
Sold 2000-07-07
$629,000
Public Record
Sold 1996-10-22
$385,000
Public Record
Year Built: 1951
Property Age: 73
Roof: Rubber
Levels or Stories: 3
Water Source: Lake Michigan
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