5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

Chicago, IL 60637

$2,495,000
Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
5,730 Sq. Ft.
$435 / Sq. Ft.
5,730
Sq. Ft.
$435
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This elegant brick home is located in a RARELY AVAILABLE prime University of Chicago campus location. With almost 6000 square feet of fully usable space, the design of the home, with its large rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful vintage details is perfect for entertaining and modern family life. Features include a gracious entryway and an impressive welcoming entrance hall with fireplace. A grand formal living room has as its centerpiece a beautiful wood-burning brick fireplace, and the adjacent...This elegant brick home is located in a RARELY AVAILABLE prime University of Chicago campus location. With almost 6000 square feet of fully usable space, the design of the home, with its large rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful vintage details is perfect for entertaining and modern family life. Features include a gracious entryway and an impressive welcoming entrance hall with fireplace. A grand formal living room has as its centerpiece a beautiful wood-burning brick fireplace, and the adjacent library nook features built-in bookcases. Both rooms have elegant pocket doors, allowing for flexibility of use. The entrance hall also leads into a beautiful formal dining room with original built-in cabinetry, silk wallpaper and chandelier. A sunny family room overlooks a private backyard with mature plantings and is adjacent to the large eat-in kitchen and butler's pantry with extensive storage. Heading up the grand staircase you will find four spacious bedrooms, three full (two en suite) and one half (en suite) baths, a large linen closet and a convenient laundry chute. The third floor includes two additional bedrooms and one full bath. Each bedroom features a second adjacent room which can be used as an office, study or playroom. The enormous recreation room on this level has been used to host large gatherings (100+ people) for academic lectures as well as a family game and exercise room, complete with a ballet bar! The possibilities for this space are endless. This home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 40 years and has a newer furnace, A/C and roof. The large basement is open and clean with high ceilings and includes a half bath, laundry and ample storage. There is a lovely backyard oasis where you will find pear and apple trees as well as beautiful hibiscus, roses and a 2-car garage. All just steps away from the University campus and Laboratory Schools.
  1. Listed by Robert Sullivan • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  2. Listed by Catherine Rosenberg • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2024 03:25 AM

Property Details for 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #11937313
Days on Market381
Taxes$30,723 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,040 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,040 SF

Property Information for 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Partial
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Grand Entry Hall
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Library, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.3
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 176
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5645
  • East Coordinate: 1200
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 23
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 19X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X16
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X6
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X11
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X6
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 17X11
Recreation Rm Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Recreation Rm
  • Deck Dimensions: 31X26
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Deck Dimensions: 12X9

Property History for 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$35,200Additions$120,330Total$155,530
Tax Record2022$30,723 ($2,560 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,730 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,730 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905CountyCOOKAPN20-14-207-012

Schools near 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - K to 8
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
CharterK to 12

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK to 8

Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn
Charter6 to 12

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5645 South Woodlawn Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60637. This property was listed for sale on March 15, 2024 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, it's currently listed at $2,495,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Univ of Chicago Charter Schools, Kenwood Academy High School and Murray Elementary Language Academy. 5645 South Woodlawn Avenue is a 6-bed, 5.5-bath, 5,730 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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