Beds4
Baths2Full11/2
Sq.Ft.3,100
Year1910
Tim Stassi
(312) 371-1070
Status:
Sold
Property Type:Detached Single
MLS #:11674775
Sq. Feet:3,100
Date Sold:1/12/2023
Lot Size:0.16 Acres
County:Cook
Opportunities like this don't come very often! This historical masterpiece is ready for its new owners and design. This truly is the opportunity of a lifetime. Create your dream home with this amazingly built piece of history. Built in 1910, owned by the same family for over 80 years. In the most prime location of Hyde Park, 5545 S Woodlawn has hosted some of the most famous people in history. From Enrico Fermi to authors Saul Bellow and Norman Maclean, to University President Robert Maynard Hutchins, and so many more. This massive 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath has so much opportunity. Original hardwood, woodwork, doors, and untouched layout. Main floor grand entrance allows you to feel the history rushing towards you. Both main floor and 2nd floor offer 10ft ceilings. Main floor front room can be a great office. 3rd floor attic can be dormer into another level of living. Full basement can be converted into an English basement, with current plumbing for a bathroom. Gigantic yard leads you to a newer 3 car garage. If you want history, location, and super close to the University and the Hospital, and all that Hyde Park offers, this is your next project. Home sold As-Is.
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Price Change History
| Date | Old Price | New Price | Percent Change |
| 1/12/2023 | $1,475,000 | $1,400,000 | -5.1% |
Community Information
Address:5545 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Area:Hyde Park
County:Cook
City:Chicago
School District:299
Township:Hyde Park
Zip Code:60637
Architecture
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2 Full / 1 Half
Year Built:1910
Exterior Construction Type: Brick
Age Range: 100+ Years
Type Detached: 2 Stories
Roof: Asphalt
Basement: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Garage Type: Detached
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Ownership: Owned
Parking: Garage
Features / Amenities
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Rooms: Office, Attic, Bonus Room, Foyer
Cars: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Heat Source / Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Total Rooms:10
Property Features
Lot Size:
0.16 Acres
Lot Dimensions:Less Than .25 Acre
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan
Transportation: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Directions:E. 56th Street to north S. Woodlawn Avenue
Tax and Financial Info
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $7,186.68
Ownership: Fee Simple
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