Looking for space, light and convenience? Find it in this Harry Weese mid century gem. This F simple townhome offers 2,568 sq. ft. of livable space. Large bright living room with original parquet floor in mint condition and fireplace, additional Living room/ library space, with separate dining room, and powder room. Upstairs features 4 generous sized bedrooms and two baths with original 1960's fixtures for the mid century aficionado. Downstairs family room/ additional 5th bedroom, laundry and mechanical. Plenty of storage, attached one car garage with tandem parking outside, east side of home has new windows, entire home was tuck pointed in 2024, newer A/C and furnace. Large backyard 25 by 47 ft. Kitchen needs updating, but has newer quartz countertops and the hood vents outside. Welcome home!
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$755,000
5517 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
4beds
2,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
2,800 Square Feet Lot
$915,900 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$3,811 Estimated rent
Home value
$915,900
$833,000 - $1.02M
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Generous sized bedroomsOriginal parquet floorFamily roomLarge backyardSeparate dining roomNew windowsNewer quartz countertops
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Listed by:
Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse 773-818-6318,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC,
Celeste Gerbaulet-Vanasse,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
Anthony Rouches
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12452253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Library, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X15
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X22
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,568
- Total interior livable area: 2,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Tandem, On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 2,800 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20142030410000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $800,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,426
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $755,000-5%$294/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12452253 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $795,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12452253 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000-5.1%$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12452253 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listing removed | $838,000$326/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12343764 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $838,000-6.9%$326/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $900,000+198%$350/sqft |
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| 7/2/2001 | Sold | $302,000+0.7%$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/1999 | Sold | $300,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $80,000 +29% |
| 2023 | $12,426 +3.1% | $62,000 |
| 2022 | $12,049 +2.1% | $62,000 |
| 2021 | $11,798 +13.1% | $62,000 +24.1% |
| 2020 | $10,436 +2.1% | $49,947 -8% |
| 2019 | $10,219 +1.7% | $54,291 |
| 2018 | $10,046 +17.8% | $54,291 +26.3% |
| 2017 | $8,525 -4% | $42,979 -8.2% |
| 2016 | $8,880 +9.6% | $46,833 |
| 2015 | $8,101 +41.7% | $46,833 +40.3% |
| 2014 | $5,718 +2.2% | $33,387 |
| 2013 | $5,594 +0.9% | $33,387 |
| 2012 | $5,543 -9% | $33,387 -15.7% |
| 2011 | $6,089 +0.1% | $39,594 |
| 2010 | $6,080 +14% | $39,594 |
| 2009 | $5,332 +2.8% | $39,594 -5.1% |
| 2008 | $5,187 +3.2% | $41,716 |
| 2007 | $5,027 +0.8% | $41,716 |
| 2006 | $4,987 -5.1% | $41,716 +9.6% |
| 2005 | $5,258 +1.9% | $38,073 |
| 2004 | $5,160 +4.5% | $38,073 |
| 2003 | $4,940 -5.4% | $38,073 +23.3% |
| 2002 | $5,222 -2.4% | $30,890 |
| 2001 | $5,349 -13% | $30,890 |
| 2000 | $6,149 -0.7% | $30,890 -3.5% |
| 1999 | $6,191 | $32,011 |
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Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ray 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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