Welcome to this sunny, beautiful, and recently renovated coop apartment on the University of Chicago campus. Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath with updated kitchen, mini split air-conditioning and great vintage character. Just painted and ready to move in. Custom window shades and good closet space. Building is well managed, nestled in wonderful garden setting, offering storage and free laundry room in basement. Taxes are included in the assessment amount, as is heat, building insurance, water, laundry, garbage, landscaping and common maintenance. Note that fireplaces are decorative only and that rental restrictions disallow rental longer than 2 years and cannot be purchased by or solely occupied by persons under 22.
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$188,500
5527 S University Ave #1W, Chicago, IL 60637
2beds
822sqft
Apartment, Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
-- sqft lot
$198,600 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$2,090 Estimated rent
Home value
$198,600
$179,000 - $222,000
$2,090/mo
Zestimate® history
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Great vintage characterGood closet spaceCustom window shadesUpdated kitchenMini split air-conditioningWonderful garden setting
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Listing courtesy of:
Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse 773-818-6318,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC,
Celeste Gerbaulet-Vanasse,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329707
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 822 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Details
- Parcel number: 20141060050000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Apartment, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Brick/Stone Msn Pred
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $643 monthly
- Amenities included: Coin Laundry, Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Taxes, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Co-op
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $188,500-3.3%$229/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329707 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Contingent | $195,000$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329707 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+16.1%$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329707 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2021 | Sold | $168,000+5.7%$204/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11072505 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2021 | Contingent | $159,000$193/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11072505 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $159,000$193/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11072505 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60637
- Hyde Park
- 5527 S University Ave Unit 1W
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