5806 South Blackstone Avenue

Chicago, IL 60637

$1,450,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,324 Sq. Ft.
$436 / Sq. Ft.
3,324
Sq. Ft.
$436
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 8/19/24

Closed 8/19/24

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Description

Built in 1951, this modernist icon, was one of 12 individual houses designed by Bertrand Goldberg, an architect best known for his Marina City and River City projects downtown Chicago. Goldberg's inspiration was Le Corbusier's project for Dom-Ino house from 1914-15. Open floor plan modular structure pioneered by Le Corbusier is at the core of Goldberg's spectacular design. Four cylindrical columns at the corners of the building support three concrete slabs for the floors and roof. This house's dramatic...Built in 1951, this modernist icon, was one of 12 individual houses designed by Bertrand Goldberg, an architect best known for his Marina City and River City projects downtown Chicago. Goldberg's inspiration was Le Corbusier's project for Dom-Ino house from 1914-15. Open floor plan modular structure pioneered by Le Corbusier is at the core of Goldberg's spectacular design. Four cylindrical columns at the corners of the building support three concrete slabs for the floors and roof. This house's dramatic suspended staircase extends the full height of the building and adds to its airy quality. Helstein House, named after Ralph and Rachel Helstein who commissioned it, was always meant to stand out. Built in a back of a large property, its geometric form, constructed out of concrete with three levels of expansive, light-filled space, was an ultimate departure from traditional American home design. Over the years the house went through some alterations but it didn't lose its original character. The home's present owners closed off the outdoor terrace designed by Goldberg and created a fabulous library/family room connected to the outside garden through oversized windows. The ground level includes a full size bathroom, laundry, storage room and added by the present sellers a 2 car garage. Goldberg's design placed the traditionally main floor living space on the second level with huge living/dining room spanning two floors on one side while three bedrooms and one full bath are on the other side of the staircase. 2022-23 renovation made this space even more flowing by opening the galley kitchen to the two story dining area. The top floor is a loft style space with a partially open bedroom, sitting room/office, large dressing/closet space area and a newly renovated bathroom. The present owners respected the original design which can be easily altered to give more privacy. This unique house sits in the back of an unusually large parcel, with big front and side yards. Next to the attached garage there is additional parking space for two cars on which one can build a second two-car garage (the city already gave the permit once) . Living among trees, hearing birds one can forget that this fabulous house is located in the heart of Hyde Park, walking distance to Lab School and UChicago but also, just 20 minutes away from downtown Chicago.
  1. Listed by Lilianna Sekula-Lark • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Property Details for 5806 South Blackstone 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
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2024 03:02 AM

Property Details for 5806 South Blackstone Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11949690
Days on Market151
Taxes$24,869 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 5806 South Blackstone Avenue

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF

Property Information for 5806 South Blackstone Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Library, Sitting Room, Foyer, Storage, Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X135
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass, Concrete
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5800
  • East Coordinate: 1400
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 55
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 03-22-2024
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 11X21
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X8
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 12X21
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 15X12
Utility Room-1st Floor Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Deck Dimensions: 4X5
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X10
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Deck Dimensions: 17X21

Property History for 5806 South Blackstone 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 5806 South Blackstone Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$37,500Additions$89,500Total$127,000
Tax Record2022$25,418 ($2,118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,324 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,324 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyCOOKAPN20-14-221-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5806 South Blackstone Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
Charter - K to 12
Kenwood Academy High School
Public - 7 to 12
Murray Elementary Language Academy
Public - K to 8
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn
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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