Very rare opportunity to own an exquisitely-renovated free-standing home on one of the most treasured blocks in the University of Chicago campus neighborhood. This classic home underwent a one-of-a-kind complete renovation 7 years ago, and the result is a stunning modern 6-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home with a 3-car brick garage. Renovation included all new plumbing, electric, and HVAC systems, as well as roof, windows, floors, kitchen, and baths (a complete renovation list is available upon request). Beautiful professionally-landscaped yard. Just steps to the University and Lab School campuses.
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$2,000,000
5540 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
6beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
6,124 Square Feet Lot
$1,989,800 Zestimate®
$500/sqft
$5,628 Estimated rent
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$1,989,800
$1.77M - $2.23M
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Listed by:
Robert Sullivan 773-793-0458,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Amy Ziegler
ARNI Realty Incorporated
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12071975
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Deck, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Storage, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X08
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 442 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 6,124 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 X 176
Details
- Parcel number: 20142010190000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $500/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,150,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,276
- Date on market: 6/4/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2024 | Sold | $2,000,000-13%$500/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12071975 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2024 | Pending sale | $2,300,000$575/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12071975 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Contingent | $2,300,000$575/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12071975 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000+138.3%$575/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12071975 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2016 | Sold | $965,000+1.7%$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09223458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2016 | Pending sale | $949,000$237/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09223458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $949,000$237/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09223458 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,057 +5.6% | $115,000 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $20,896 +3.1% | $102,000 |
| 2022 | $20,276 +2.2% | $102,000 |
| 2021 | $19,842 +28.9% | $102,000 +41.3% |
| 2020 | $15,389 +2.1% | $72,183 -8% |
| 2019 | $15,075 +1.7% | $78,460 |
| 2018 | $14,820 -10.1% | $78,460 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $16,479 +7.5% | $76,552 |
| 2016 | $15,333 +61.9% | $76,552 |
| 2015 | $9,468 +0.9% | $76,552 +29.5% |
| 2014 | $9,387 -0.4% | $59,101 |
| 2013 | $9,420 +6.8% | $59,101 |
| 2012 | $8,819 +15.6% | $59,101 -7.2% |
| 2011 | $7,630 +10.6% | $63,698 |
| 2010 | $6,897 -23.5% | $63,698 |
| 2009 | $9,014 +8.2% | $63,698 +3.9% |
| 2008 | $8,333 +0.7% | $61,280 |
| 2007 | $8,279 +10.4% | $61,280 |
| 2006 | $7,496 -11.7% | $61,280 +11.7% |
| 2005 | $8,486 +1.4% | $54,860 |
| 2004 | $8,371 +1.7% | $54,860 |
| 2003 | $8,231 -6.8% | $54,860 +5.6% |
| 2002 | $8,828 +4.4% | $51,972 |
| 2001 | $8,455 +10.3% | $51,972 |
| 2000 | $7,662 -0.4% | $51,972 +20.9% |
| 1999 | $7,694 | $42,995 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ray 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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