This select property - in the Georgian Revival architectural style - represents the absolute best value on the market today. One of East Hyde Park's most distinguished historic residences, offering over 6,700 square feet of above-grade living area just moments from the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Promontory Point, Lake Michigan, Metra, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and plenty of neighborhood dining options. Just minutes to Millennium Park via CTA Express Bus. Originally commissioned by Mrs. Emilie C. Weeks and designed by George H. Borst utilizing a rich red brick accented by detailed stone lintels over the windows and a matching raised stone perimeter wall. The facade features a perfectly balanced arrangement of multi-pane sash windows around a central entryway, a wide front portico supported by simple square columns extends across the home's width, elevating its monumental, traditional presence popular during Chicago's Gilded Age (roughly the 1870s to the 1900s). Former home to the Vivekananda Vedanta Society, this distinguished residence blends historic craftsmanship with extensive modern updates. Renovated in 2016, features include 10 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, soaring 11' ceilings on the first floor, 10' on the second floor and 9' on the third floor. Original hardwood floors, decorative plaster ceilings, marble fireplaces, copper plumbing supply lines, a center-island chef's kitchen with Wolf 6-burner range and Statuario marble countertops, updated 400-amp electrical service, high-velocity central air (1st & 2nd floors), efficient radiator heat, two covered terraces, rear deck, walk-in vault, partial basement (crawl space beneath kitchen) with expansion potential, and a spacious two-car garage plus flex spot. Eligible for an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) if desired. May qualify for Airbnb. A rare opportunity to own one of Hyde Park's most distinguished historic homes.
Active
$1,675,000
5421 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
10beds
6,722sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$12,065/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
7,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Marble fireplacesDecorative plaster ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsTwo covered terracesStatuario marble countertopsMonumental traditional presenceEfficient radiator heat
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Robert Wessel 630-258-2230,
R. C. Wessel & Associates, Ltd
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12726797
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 10, Foyer, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Galley, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 513 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X27
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Chute
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,905
- Total interior livable area: 6,722 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X142
Details
- Parcel number: 20121140060000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,800,000
- Annual tax amount: $27,550
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000+445.6%$249/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12726797 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2013 | Sold | $307,000$46/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08215320 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,475 -20.7% | $180,000 -2.6% |
| 2023 | $38,413 +3% | $184,727 |
| 2022 | $37,292 -3.3% | $184,727 -5.3% |
| 2021 | $38,573 +37.2% | $195,149 +50.9% |
| 2020 | $28,109 +2.1% | $129,283 -8% |
| 2019 | $27,544 -11.8% | $140,525 -13% |
| 2018 | $31,237 +6.7% | $161,571 +15.9% |
| 2017 | $29,280 +298.1% | $139,391 +279.6% |
| 2016 | $7,355 +9.3% | $36,723 |
| 2015 | $6,729 | $36,723 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harte Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bret Harte Elementary School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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