For SaleOpen House3d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 99 yrs
1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 721
Chicago, IL, 60608 • University Village - Little Italy • Cook County
$225,000
$281/sqft
Down payment assistance available
1Beds
1Baths
800Sqft
1927Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
1-Car Garage
Yes · Deeded · Attached · Garage
3d on Market
Listed Apr 11, 2026
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About this home
Condo · Built 1927 · Historic
Welcome to 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 721, a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offering approximately 800 square feet in the desirable University Station community. This well-located home is set in a full-amenity elevator building with door staff, fitness room, bike storage, receiving room, on-site management, and available parking, giving buyers the convenience and lifestyle they are looking for in a city condo. Ideally situated near University Village, Pilsen, UIC, the Illinois Medical District, public transportation, major expressways, restaurants, and downtown Chicago, this home offers excellent access to work, school, and entertainment. Competitively priced at $225,000, Unit 721 presents an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking space, value, and amenities in an established building. Sold As-is.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights available parking and full-amenity elevator building as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,940/month
Principal & Interest$1,167
Property Tax$225
Insurance$75
HOA$473
Down payment20% ($45,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $180,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
HOA$473 monthly
Days on Zillow3 Days
Price/sqft$281
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year built1927
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionStone
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Deeded, Attached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity Village - Little Italy
Annual tax$3,543
Parcel17201280281113
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
HOA$473/mo
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Microwave
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Deeded
Attached
Garage
Construction
Stone
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom2
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market3
Est. value$222,700
Est. rent$2,314/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$281
On marketApr 11, 2026
PostedApr 11, 2026
Last sold$204,000
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 13, 2026
Tour days9
Views431
Favorites41
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60608
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 11, 2026Listed For Sale$225,000$281MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 14, 2007Sold$204,000$255Public Record
Listed For Sale$225,000
Apr 11, 2026•$281/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$204,000
Mar 14, 2007•$255/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
16 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 14, 2023$3,207$15,148
Apr 14, 2022$3,126$15,148
Apr 14, 2021$3,056$15,148
Apr 14, 2020$2,778$12,430
Apr 14, 2019$2,800$13,891
Apr 14, 2018$2,753$13,891
Apr 14, 2017$1,483$6,867
Apr 14, 2016$906$4,523
Apr 14, 2015$229$1,247
Apr 14, 2014$172$927
Apr 14, 2013$182$999
Apr 14, 2012$179$999
Apr 14, 2011$162$999
Apr 14, 2010$163$999
Apr 14, 2009$156$999
Apr 14, 2008$143$999
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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