How does it sound to basically roll out of bed to go to work or school? Amazing opportunity to live in the best location in Hyde Park! This bright and sunny classic greystone house dating back to the Columbian Exposition, and reportedly built by the chief electrician at the fair, is steps from UChicago and the Laboratory Schools with a generous yard and three-car garage. Lovely double-parlor living room with fireplace leading to a gracious dining room. Kitchen has an eat in space with a large picture window overlooking the backyard. This leads to a large solarium adding family room space to the first floor. The second floor has four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, as well as a smaller room that could be used as an office space or additional storage. The third floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath. The basement has laundry room, playroom/family room, workroom and a half bath. This home awaits your updates and improvements. And it has a 3-car garage!
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$1,700,000
5747 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
6beds
3,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$1,913,500 Zestimate®
$515/sqft
$5,106 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,913,500
$1.74M - $2.12M
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Sunny classic greystone houseLarge picture windowGracious dining roomLaundry roomGenerous yardLaboratory schoolsLarge solarium
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Listed by:
Amy Gelman 773-582-1500,
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11920145
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom 6
- Level: Third
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Eating area
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X16
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 20142150120000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greystone
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $515/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,810,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,705
- Date on market: 12/12/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2024 | Sold | $1,700,000-12.8%$515/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11920145 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$591/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11920145 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2024 | Contingent | $1,950,000$591/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11920145 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2024 | Price change | $1,950,000-11.4%$591/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11920145 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$667/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11920145 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $181,000 +27.5% |
| 2023 | $30,068 +2.9% | $142,000 |
| 2022 | $29,207 +2.3% | $142,000 |
| 2021 | $28,555 +49.4% | $142,000 +65.5% |
| 2020 | $19,110 +2% | $85,782 -8% |
| 2019 | $18,734 +1.7% | $93,242 |
| 2018 | $18,418 +11.3% | $93,242 +21.3% |
| 2017 | $16,542 +0.3% | $76,843 -6.7% |
| 2016 | $16,492 +9.3% | $82,340 |
| 2015 | $15,088 +42.5% | $82,340 +44.2% |
| 2014 | $10,591 +2% | $57,084 |
| 2013 | $10,382 -5.7% | $57,084 -7% |
| 2012 | $11,013 -3.1% | $61,373 -12.5% |
| 2011 | $11,360 -0.4% | $70,103 |
| 2010 | $11,407 +16.2% | $70,103 |
| 2009 | $9,821 +9% | $70,103 -1.1% |
| 2008 | $9,010 +4.9% | $70,869 |
| 2007 | $8,592 +4.3% | $70,869 |
| 2006 | $8,239 +4.4% | $70,869 +38.4% |
| 2005 | $7,889 +1.4% | $51,207 |
| 2004 | $7,781 +1.7% | $51,207 |
| 2003 | $7,653 -10% | $51,207 +2.1% |
| 2002 | $8,502 +4.4% | $50,157 |
| 2001 | $8,140 -6.3% | $50,157 |
| 2000 | $8,685 | $50,157 +3.8% |
| 1999 | $8,685 | $48,319 |
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: 0.9 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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