Looking for a home with beautifully preserved vintage woodwork and details, but with all the modern amenities? Look no further! This updated rowhouse is steps from the Lab School, University of Chicago campus, shops and restaurants on 55th and 57th Street, and so close to the Lake front, downtown transportation and the Museum of Science and Industry. Step into the wonderful, spacious double parlor with gleaming hardwood floors, original mantel piece tile, perfectly functioning pocket doors and great oak quartersawn woodwork. Separate dining room with original built in. Large, modern, well-planned kitchen with two sinks, quartz countertops, double oven and stainless appliances. A total of five spacious bedrooms plus an office, three full and one half bathrooms, two of them beautifully updated, and plenty of closet space. Home has high end wood replacement windows, updated electric, custom Oak Brothers wood radiator covers, space pac central air conditioning, brand new boiler ad hot water tank, Hunter Douglas window treatments, laundry room with sink, large open clean basement, a three year young roof and a one car garage. Welcome home!
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Tax assessed value
$1,270,000
5632 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
5beds
4,215sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$1,728,300 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$5,235 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,728,300
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Modern amenitiesFive spacious bedroomsOak quartersawn woodworkOriginal mantel piece tileLarge open clean basementBeautifully preserved vintage woodworkLarge modern well-planned kitchen
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Listed by:
Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse 773-818-6318,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12304754
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Ventless, Living Room, Den/Library
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,214
- Total interior livable area: 4,215 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 20142100240000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Row House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,270,000
- Annual tax amount: $24,145
- Date on market: 3/5/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $1,270,000-9.3%$301/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12304754 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Contingent | $1,400,000$332/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12304754 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Price change | $1,400,000-6.7%$332/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12304754 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$356/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12304754 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $127,000 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $24,146 +3.1% | $120,000 |
| 2022 | $23,416 +2.1% | $120,000 |
| 2021 | $22,925 +67.8% | $120,000 +79.3% |
| 2020 | $13,663 -6.5% | $66,917 -8% |
| 2019 | $14,614 +1.7% | $72,736 |
| 2018 | $14,368 +13.4% | $72,736 +23.6% |
| 2017 | $12,666 +7.5% | $58,840 |
| 2016 | $11,785 +18.3% | $58,840 |
| 2015 | $9,958 -9.2% | $58,840 -7.3% |
| 2014 | $10,965 -5.1% | $63,500 |
| 2013 | $11,549 +1.4% | $63,500 |
| 2012 | $11,395 +13.6% | $63,500 -2.7% |
| 2011 | $10,033 -0.3% | $65,282 |
| 2010 | $10,066 +11% | $65,282 |
| 2009 | $9,069 +8.4% | $65,282 +6.1% |
| 2008 | $8,365 -1.4% | $61,503 |
| 2007 | $8,485 -0.9% | $61,503 |
| 2006 | $8,564 -3.6% | $61,503 +9.4% |
| 2005 | $8,885 +1.2% | $56,206 |
| 2004 | $8,778 +2% | $56,206 |
| 2003 | $8,605 -11.9% | $56,206 +3.4% |
| 2002 | $9,763 +7.8% | $54,342 |
| 2001 | $9,060 +10% | $54,342 |
| 2000 | $8,238 -0.5% | $54,342 +21.1% |
| 1999 | $8,281 | $44,881 |
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Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 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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