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5235 S University Avenue

Chicago, IL 60615

$2,795,000 $11,783/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

7,000

Sqft

0.28

Acre(Lot)

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 downtown Hyde Park. 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, pocke t 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,795,000

AD Id : 75602669

MLS Id : MRD12575960

Beds : 7

Lot Size : 0.28 Acre

Living Area Size : 7,000

Year Built : 1904

Garage : 2

County : Cook

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Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 7 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Library, Enclosed Porch Heated, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Gallery, Pantry

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 7 Full Baths: 6 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk Roof: Slate Laundry Features: In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink

Roofing Information

Slate
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Limestone, Slate
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1904
Exterior Features

Balcony Construction Materials: Brick, Limestone, Slate

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 75 X 164 Lot Acres: 0.2824 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Traditional Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 3 Stories,Coach House

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$2895000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $31428.12 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 20113120080000

Parking Information

Total Parking: 7 Concrete, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

City: Chicago Direction: Lake Shore Drive south to 53rd Street exit. West on 53rd to University, north on University. Ample street parking is available.

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MLS: MRED #12575960 LISTED BY: Shirley Walker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago 312-944-8900 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)