Sun-drenched, vintage 2BR/1BA courtyard condo tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in prime East Hyde Park. This exceptional home perfectly blends classic character with modern convenience, featuring high ceilings, rich hardwood floors, large windows, and gorgeous molding, built-ins, and archways. Spacious cozy living room, opens directly to a large front balcony overlooking a lush professionally landscaped courtyard. The thoughtful layout also includes generous closet space, a kitchen pantry, and separate dining room. The full bathroom has just been renovated. Fantastic building amenities feature free laundry in the basement, a bike room, and secure gated exterior parking available for only $100/month. Assessments include heat. Unbeatable location just steps from the Metra, public transit, Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Cornell Park, Museum of Science and Industry, Lake Michigan, the Obama Presidential Center, and all of the vibrant Hyde Park dining and shopping scenes!
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$239,900
5522 S Cornell Ave APT 2W, Chicago, IL 60637
1beds
--sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$532/mo HOA
What's special
High ceilingsQuiet tree-lined streetSecure gated exterior parkingRich hardwood floorsLarge windowsKitchen pantrySeparate dining room
- 7 days |
- 204 |
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Listed by:
James Kramer 312-953-6394,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12690714
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Alley, Alley Access, Parking Lot, Yes, Leased
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Parcel number: 20131000151020
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger
- HOA fee: $532 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $192,430
- Annual tax amount: $3,878
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+70.1% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12690714 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2019 | Sold | $141,000-6% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10388254 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2019 | Pending sale | $150,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park #10388254 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $150,000+3.4% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #10388254 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2017 | Listing removed | $1,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park #09784570 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,000 |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #09784570 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2011 | Listing removed | $145,000 |
Source: BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc. #07524060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2010 | Price change | $145,000-3% |
Source: CENTURY 21 Kennedy, Ryan, Monigal And Assoc., Inc. #07524060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $149,500 |
Source: BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc. #07514848 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $19,243 -1.3% |
| 2023 | $4,129 +2.9% | $19,499 |
| 2022 | $4,011 +2.3% | $19,499 |
| 2021 | $3,921 +55.9% | $19,499 +72.7% |
| 2020 | $2,516 +41.2% | $11,293 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $1,782 +1.8% | $12,298 |
| 2018 | $1,751 -14.2% | $12,298 -4.3% |
| 2017 | $2,040 -1.6% | $12,850 |
| 2016 | $2,074 +10.6% | $12,850 |
| 2015 | $1,874 -4% | $12,850 -1.8% |
| 2014 | $1,951 +2.6% | $13,085 |
| 2013 | $1,902 -9.3% | $13,085 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $2,096 +36.6% | $14,175 +4.9% |
| 2011 | $1,535 +8.9% | $13,511 |
| 2010 | $1,410 +19.3% | $13,511 |
| 2009 | $1,181 +15.7% | $13,511 +30% |
| 2008 | $1,022 +3.2% | $10,394 |
| 2007 | $990 +0.8% | $10,394 |
| 2006 | $982 -5.1% | $10,394 +22.5% |
| 2005 | $1,036 +1.9% | $8,485 |
| 2004 | $1,016 +4.5% | $8,485 |
| 2003 | $973 -5.4% | $8,485 +12.4% |
| 2002 | $1,028 +7.5% | $7,547 |
| 2001 | $956 -7.8% | $7,547 |
| 2000 | $1,037 +0.5% | $7,547 +2% |
| 1999 | $1,031 | $7,397 |
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Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harte Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 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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