5747 S Kimbark Ave

Chicago, IL 60637

$1,700,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
3,300 Sq. Ft.
$515 / Sq. Ft.
3,300
Sq. Ft.
$515
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Amy Gelman • Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 5747 South Kimbark Avenue

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2024 07:56 PM

Property Details for 5747 South Kimbark Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11920145
Days on Market80
Taxes$15,705 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1889
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 5747 South Kimbark Avenue

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,216 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,907

Property Taxes

$1,309

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5747 South Kimbark 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 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, Ceiling - 9 Foot
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
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: 30 X 125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5747
  • East Coordinate: 1300
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3351
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-02-19T06:39:54
  • Photos Count: 27
  • 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: 20X19
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 17X16
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X9
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 33X16
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X10
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 30X10

Property History for 5747 South Kimbark Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2024

Sold

MRED #11920145

$1,700,000
Apr 10, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1531265561

$1,700,000
Feb 29, 2024

Pending

MRED #11920145

Feb 29, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11920145

Jan 14, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11920145

$1,950,000
Dec 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11920145

$2,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2024

Sold

MRED #11920145

$1,700,000
04/10/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1531265561

$1,700,000
02/29/2024

Pending

MRED #11920145

02/29/2024

Contingent

MRED #11920145

01/14/2024

Price Change

MRED #11920145

$1,950,000
12/12/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11920145

$2,200,000

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

Public Records for 5747 South Kimbark Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$30,625Additions$111,375Total$142,000
Tax Record2023$30,068 ($2,506 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,351 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,351 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyCOOKAPN20-14-215-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5747 South Kimbark 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

UChicago Charter - Woodlawn Campus
Charter6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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