Great Location near University of Chicago and Lake Michigan. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, townhome has been completely renovated. Unit features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, and recessed lighting throughout. Kitchen features custom cabinets, quartz counter tops, high-end stainless steel appliances and 42 inch cabinets. Lower level offers a flexible space, can be a family room or another bedroom. Lower level offers a bathroom with a shower and utility room with laundry. 2nd level offer two bedrooms and one bathroom with a soaking tub. New balcony off of the larger bedroom. This townhome has new electrical and new electrical panel, new plumbing, new appliances, new custom cabinets, new hardwood floors, new windows, new roof, new water heater, new A/C condenser, and new furnace. Rehab was completed in March of 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to live in a new home near U of C, the Museum; Science and Industry, the upcoming Obama Library, restaurants, the Lake, Lake Shore Drive and public transportation.
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$447,000
5481 S Cornell Ave APT B, Chicago, IL 60615
3beds
1,411sqft
Townhouse, Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$474,300 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$3,321 Estimated rent
Home value
$474,300
$427,000 - $531,000
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Listed by:
Renate Martin 312-771-0611,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Jim Hankes
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12195544
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Galley, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,411 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Alley, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 20121130380000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,913
- Date on market: 2/3/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $447,000-5.9%$317/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$337/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Contingent | $475,000$337/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$337/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12195544 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2024 | Listing removed | $475,000$337/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12008527 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Price change | $475,000-5%$337/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $500,000+170.3%$354/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Listing removed | $185,000$131/sqft |
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| 8/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $185,000$131/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $35,000 +50.8% |
| 2023 | $4,913 +2.9% | $23,203 |
| 2022 | $4,772 +2.3% | $23,203 |
| 2021 | $4,666 -53.3% | $23,203 -48.3% |
| 2020 | $10,000 +2% | $44,889 -8% |
| 2019 | $9,803 +1.7% | $48,793 |
| 2018 | $9,638 +31.2% | $48,793 +42.9% |
| 2017 | $7,348 +7.5% | $34,133 |
| 2016 | $6,836 +18.4% | $34,133 |
| 2015 | $5,774 +129.6% | $34,133 +111.7% |
| 2014 | $2,514 +2.5% | $16,120 |
| 2013 | $2,454 +0.4% | $16,120 |
| 2012 | $2,445 -13.7% | $16,120 -25.1% |
| 2011 | $2,833 +41.2% | $21,523 |
| 2010 | $2,007 -17.4% | $21,523 |
| 2009 | $2,431 -6.8% | $21,523 -13.6% |
| 2008 | $2,609 +57.3% | $24,905 |
| 2007 | $1,659 +3.6% | $24,905 |
| 2006 | $1,601 -5.1% | $24,905 +44.9% |
| 2005 | $1,688 -2.4% | $17,188 -6.9% |
| 2004 | $1,729 +5.8% | $18,454 |
| 2003 | $1,634 -2.6% | $18,454 +65.4% |
| 2002 | $1,677 -13.2% | $11,155 |
| 2001 | $1,932 -8.1% | $11,155 |
| 2000 | $2,102 -0.7% | $11,155 +2% |
| 1999 | $2,116 | $10,941 |
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Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harte Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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