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Address
5235 S University Avenue, Chicago, IL
Price
$ 2,595,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12575960
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCOOK
- CityChicago
- AreaCHI - Hyde Park
- NeighborhoodHyde Park
- Zip60615
- StyleTraditional
- Year Built1904
- Taxes$ 31428
- Price$ 2,595,000
- Bedrooms7
- Full Bathrooms6
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage7000
- Lot Size0.2824 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
Impressive architecturally significant Hyde Park 7- bedroom single family house, a 2-bedroom coach house, 2 car garage and a driveway for approx 5 cars; a truly move- in ready home. The home designed by architect, James Gamble Rogers, is a short walking distance to The University of Chicago campus and hospital, the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, the lakefront and approximately a 10 minute drive to downtown Chicago. This Collegiate Gothic architecture is similar to The University of Chicago impressive Gothic buildings. This home is filled with original classical architectural details and is tastefully updated to fit today's modern lifestyle.The huge entrance/Reception Hall with an adjoining sitting room area is flanked by huge floor to ceiling windows and wainscoting. The main level also has high ceilings, pocket doors, leaded glass windows, impressive floor to ceiling wood columns, and a grand staircase leading to the upper floors. The main level is perfectly designed for entertaining with the open floor plan which leads from the entrance hall/gallery with a welcoming sitting room area to both the dining and sitting rooms.The large pocket doors lead to an enormous sunny living room with built in book cases and shelves. The living room also has an impressive marble fireplace and high beamed ceiling, french doors which opens to a huge dining room which leads to an outdoor terrace. The sun-room is great for casual lounging with its surrounding views of the landscaped yard. The dining room opens to a large butler's panty which has a vintage silver sink and leads to a huge kitchen adjoining another ample sized room which is perfect for a play room or family room. The kitchen and butler's pantry is reminiscent of the English country homes kitchens. The impressive grand staircase from the entrance hall leads to the top two floors. The rooms have all been restored and repainted, bathrooms have been updated with new fixtures throughout. The second level has a library with a leaded glass built in bookcase. All the rooms have fireplaces. plus all 3 bedrooms on the second floor are all ensuite. There is a huge primary bath with a separate shower and a soaking tub. All the 2nd floor bedrooms and library have French doors leading to outdoor terraces. The 3rd floor has 4 bedrooms. The lower level has many extra rooms and includes a gym and laundry room. The two bedroom coach house has separate electric and gas heat. Updates in the home include refinished wood floors throughout, whole house tuckpointed, house re-piped, new A/C installed, new electric upgrade to 400 amp., new boiler installed, new fence, new driveway. and an updated coach house apartment. The entire yard was landscaped, front and back, of the property to include backyard hardscape of a bricked sitting area adjacent to the outdoor terrace, new greenspace with new sod and trees in front and backyard and new trees planted. This is a Wonderful classical home updated for todays current lifestyle.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Listed $2,895,000 |
| 4/22/2026 | 4$2,795,000 |
| 6/23/2026 | 8$2,595,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 7000 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Slate |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Limestone,Slate |
| Year Built | 1904 |
| Electric | Service - 400 Amp or Greater |
| Township | Hyde Park |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Community Features | Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Cook |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 13 |
| Full Baths | 6 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Lake Shore Drive south to 53rd Street exit. West on 53rd to University,north on University to address. |
| City | Chicago |
| High School District | 299 |
| MLS Area | CHI - Hyde Park |
| Tax Annual Amount | 31428.12 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 299 |
| Elementary School District | 299 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,High Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk |
|---|---|
| Basement | Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Egress Window,Partial Exposure,Storage Space,Full |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Total Fireplaces | 7 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning,Decorative |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | In Unit,Multiple Locations,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 7 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Library,Enclosed Porch Heated,Foyer,Utility Room-Lower Level,Gallery,Pantry |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Total Baths | 7 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 7 |
| Bathroom | Separate Shower,Accessible Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Concrete,Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 7 |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 X 164 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.2824 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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