5429 S Drexel Ave

Chicago, IL 60615

$650,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,675 Sq. Ft.
$243 / Sq. Ft.
2,675
Sq. Ft.
$243
per Sq. Ft.

Description

5429 Drexel is a handsome, Victorian 4 bedroom, 2 bath SFH located the heart of Hyde Park. It is a classic Chicago Greystone with beautiful original architectural features including oak trim, pocket doors, built-ins, and excellent plaster moldings throughout. The spacious primary bedroom has west facing bay windows, a comfortable seating area and one of two decorative fireplaces. The sunny roof deck (20'x20') above the 2-car garage is private and quiet. The large walk-out basement has the potential...5429 Drexel is a handsome, Victorian 4 bedroom, 2 bath SFH located the heart of Hyde Park. It is a classic Chicago Greystone with beautiful original architectural features including oak trim, pocket doors, built-ins, and excellent plaster moldings throughout. The spacious primary bedroom has west facing bay windows, a comfortable seating area and one of two decorative fireplaces. The sunny roof deck (20'x20') above the 2-car garage is private and quiet. The large walk-out basement has the potential to be incorporated into the home or developed into a separate living space with its own front entrance. Great location, a short walk to The University of Chicago and the U of C hospital complex, just steps from Bessie Coleman Park and close to all the amenities that Hyde Park has to offer. Being sold "As Is".
  1. Listed by Jane Wenger • Wenger Properties

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 5429 South Drexel Avenue

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam
Architectural Style
Greystone
LISTING UPDATED: 07/08/2025 04:14 PM

Property Details for 5429 South Drexel Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12303717
Days on Market54
Taxes$9,529 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,376 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 5429 South Drexel Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,376 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,200 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,406

Property Taxes

$794

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5429 South Drexel Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Security System
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 22X108
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5429
  • East Coordinate: 900
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2675
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-04-25T03:36:46
  • Photos Count: 57
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 04-25-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26X13
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X8

Property History for 5429 South Drexel Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2025

Sold

MRED #12303717

$650,000
Jun 16, 2025

Pending

MRED #12303717

Jun 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882937409

$650,000

+2.4% / yr

May 15, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12303717

Apr 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12303717

$700,000
Dec 20, 2007

Sold

MRED #06363515

$428,000
Nov 21, 2007

Pending

MRED #06363515

Jul 10, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #234710759

$428,000

-46.0% / yr

Dec 21, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06363515

$659,900
Oct 31, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #234710758

$655,000

+15.5% / yr

Aug 13, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #98675511

$357,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2025

Sold

MRED #12303717

$650,000
06/16/2025

Pending

MRED #12303717

06/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1882937409

$650,000

+2.4% / yr

05/15/2025

Contingent

MRED #12303717

04/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12303717

$700,000
12/20/2007

Sold

MRED #06363515

$428,000
11/21/2007

Pending

MRED #06363515

07/10/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #234710759

$428,000

-46.0% / yr

12/21/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06363515

$659,900
10/31/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #234710758

$655,000

+15.5% / yr

08/13/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #98675511

$357,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5429 South Drexel Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,440Additions$33,560Total$45,000
Tax Record2023$9,529 ($794 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,675 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,675 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,288 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1910CountyCOOKAPN20-11-320-010

Schools near 5429 South Drexel Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
PublicPK to 8

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Public9 to 12

Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK to 8

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