Live in the heart of Hyde Park, where some of Chicago's best culture, dining, parks, lakefront recreation and architecture are right outside your door. Ideally located near the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, Jackson Park, the lakefront and 57th Street Beach, this home puts you close to everything that makes Hyde Park one of Chicago's most distinctive neighborhoods. Enjoy nearby restaurants, coffee shops and shopping along 53rd and 55th Streets, with convenient access to public transportation and downtown Chicago. Tucked inside a beautiful classic brick courtyard building on tree-lined Kimbark Avenue, this spacious 1-bedroom condo combines vintage Chicago character with an incredibly functional layout. Step inside to hardwood floors, abundant natural light and generously sized rooms that feel much larger than you would expect from a one-bedroom. The separate living room offers plenty of space to relax, entertain and create a dedicated work-from-home area, while the separate dining room gives you something increasingly hard to find in today's condos a true place to sit down for dinner. The kitchen features quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and plenty of cabinet space, while the oversized bedroom easily accommodates a large bed and additional furniture. Two closets provide exceptional storage, along with additional building storage, bike storage and on-site laundry. Radiant heat adds to the comfort and convenience. Whether you're looking for your first home, a city residence, or simply want to enjoy everything Hyde Park has to offer, 5551 S Kimbark #14 delivers space, character, location and value at an approachable price point. Come experience Hyde Park living and see just how much this condo has to offer.
Active
$178,000
5551 S Kimbark Ave APT 14, Chicago, IL 60637
1beds
850sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
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$-- Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$295/mo HOA
What's special
Vintage chicago characterOversized bedroomAbundant natural lightGenerously sized roomsPlenty of cabinet spaceKitchen features quartz countertopsDedicated work-from-home area
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Listed by:
Edgar Zelaya (773)510-7584,
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12728773
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, Multiple Locations
Features
- Storage, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Storage Space,Daylight
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 20142010791026
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Coin Laundry, Security Door Lock(s), Laundry, Public Bus
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $295 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,220
- Annual tax amount: $1,577
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $178,000$209/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Contingent | $178,000$209/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $178,000-1.1%$209/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listing removed | $180,000$212/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000+37.4%$212/sqft |
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| 5/19/2021 | Sold | $131,000-3%$154/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Contingent | $135,000$159/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $135,000+7.1%$159/sqft |
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| 4/2/2018 | Sold | $126,000-6.7%$148/sqft |
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| 2/18/2018 | Pending sale | $135,000$159/sqft |
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| 12/26/2017 | Price change | $135,000-1.5%$159/sqft |
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| 9/28/2017 | Price change | $137,000-1.4%$161/sqft |
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| 7/31/2017 | Listed for sale | $139,000+131.7%$164/sqft |
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| 7/6/1998 | Sold | $60,000+80%$71/sqft |
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| 9/17/1993 | Sold | $33,333$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,578 -12.3% | $11,122 +30.9% |
| 2023 | $1,800 +2.9% | $8,499 |
| 2022 | $1,748 +2.3% | $8,499 |
| 2021 | $1,709 +30.2% | $8,499 +44.2% |
| 2020 | $1,313 +1.8% | $5,894 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $1,289 +1.7% | $6,418 |
| 2018 | $1,268 -9.2% | $6,418 -1% |
| 2017 | $1,396 +7.5% | $6,485 |
| 2016 | $1,299 +9.3% | $6,485 |
| 2015 | $1,188 -3.7% | $6,485 -2.5% |
| 2014 | $1,233 +2% | $6,648 |
| 2013 | $1,209 +1.4% | $6,648 |
| 2012 | $1,193 +2.4% | $6,648 -7.5% |
| 2011 | $1,165 -0.4% | $7,188 |
| 2010 | $1,170 -5% | $7,188 -9% |
| 2009 | $1,232 +3.1% | $7,899 -5.2% |
| 2008 | $1,195 +1% | $8,329 |
| 2007 | $1,183 -1.1% | $8,329 |
| 2006 | $1,196 +29.9% | $8,329 +47.8% |
| 2005 | $921 +1% | $5,634 |
| 2004 | $911 +2.2% | $5,634 |
| 2003 | $892 +4.9% | $5,634 +19.1% |
| 2002 | $850 +3.7% | $4,729 |
| 2001 | $819 -3% | $4,729 |
| 2000 | $844 -0.7% | $4,729 +7.6% |
| 1999 | $850 | $4,395 |
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