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Sold for $625,000
  • $625,000

    5227 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

    3beds
    2,100sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1961
    -- sqft lot
    $640,600 Zestimate®
    $298/sqft
    $3,714 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $640,600

    $577,000 - $711,000

    $3,714/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home to this special opportunity: this rarely available Mid-Century brick townhome is on a beautiful tree-filled location in the heart of Hyde Park, steps from Hyde Park Produce and UChicago Campus. The Skylights throughout the home offer wonderful light cascading in daily with the floor-to-ceiling balcony doors with that mid-century timeless architecture. The home features a wood burning fireplace you can warm up to in the beautiful cozy Chicago winters. All seasons enjoy the lovely the front deck/ meditation garden, and the back entertaining area featuring east facing sun with lush greenery while remaining conveniently close to the kitchen, double-level dining room and living room. This Hyde Park townhome represents an exceptional find, not only for its rarity but also for its superb off-street location, with captivating design and thoughtful features. Enjoy the added luxury of being steps from Lake Michigan, the central Hyde Park retail areas and Hyde Parks nationally recognized cultural institutions, Art galleries, and Museums including The Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science of Industry, The Hyde Park Art Center, Court Theater, and The upcoming Obama Presidential Center (2026). This community offers an incredible living experience with lakefront beaches, bike trails, marinas, golf courses, tennis courts, and parks. Transportation is readily accessible with the University of Chicago bus line, Chicago Metra, and CTA nearby. This unique Townhome opportunity in your own tree-lined urban oasis is special. Welcome Home! Move in ready or add your updates as you see fit, the equity in this home will just rise with everything you put in. Note Completely NEW HVAC, (fall 2025). There are no homeowner assessments for this home.

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    Listed by:

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bought with:

    , lanechesebro.realestate@gmail.com

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: @Properties sold,MLS#: 12501044

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
    Cooling
    • Has cooling: Yes
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,100
    • Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2011312017

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick
    Condition
    • Year built: 1961

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/14/2026Sold$625,000$298/sqft
    Source: @Properties sold #3c728e461908d0d21dfd109761b7953f Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $46,000 +17.9%
    2023$8,258 +2.9%$39,000
    2022$8,022 +2.3%$39,000
    2021$7,843 -17%$39,000 -8%
    2020$9,447 +2%$42,409 -8%
    2019$9,261 +1.7%$46,097
    2018$9,106 -3.8%$46,097 +4.9%
    2017$9,463 +7.5%$43,957
    2016$8,804 +9.3%$43,957
    2015$8,055 +38.3%$43,957 +40%
    2014$5,825 +2%$31,395
    2013$5,710 +17.3%$31,395
    2012$4,866 -11.7%$31,395 -7.7%
    2011$5,511 +21.2%$34,007
    2010$4,548 +8.5%$34,007
    2009$4,192 -8.6%$34,007 -15.1%
    2008$4,589 +8.9%$40,046
    2007$4,214 +22.4%$40,046
    2006$3,443 -11.1%$40,046 +24.7%
    2005$3,873 +3.2%$32,121
    2004$3,751 +3.2%$32,121
    2003$3,635 +26.2%$32,121 +70.3%
    2002$2,880 +5.8%$18,866
    2001$2,722 -12%$18,866
    2000$3,094 $18,866 -1.8%
    1999$3,094 $19,215

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    Neighborhood: Hyde Park

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