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5229 S University
Chicago, IL 60615

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 / 1 Baths
  • 2,100 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1961
Price

$595,000

Est Payment
$3,737 / month (details)  
Taxes
$6,994  
Beds
3  
Baths
2 / 1  
Rooms
7  
Type
Attached Single  
Sq. Ft.
2,100  
Lot Size
24 X 81  
Built
1961  
Neighborhood
Hyde Park  
MLS
#12501044
Status
Active (0 days)

Property Description

Welcome home to this special opportunity: this rarely available Mid-Century brick townhome is on a beautiful tree-filled location in the heart of Hyde Park, steps from Hyde Park Produce and UChicago Campus. The Skylights throughout the home offer wonderful light cascading in daily with the floor-to-ceiling balcony doors with that mid-century timeless architecture. The home features a wood burning fireplace you can warm up to in the beautiful cozy Chicago winters. All seasons enjoy the lovely the front deck/ meditation garden, and the back entertaining area featuring east facing sun with lush greenery while remaining conveniently close to the kitchen, double-level dining room and living room. This Hyde Park townhome represents an exceptional find, not only for its rarity but also for its superb off-street location, with captivating design and thoughtful features. Enjoy the added luxury of being steps from Lake Michigan, the central Hyde Park retail areas and Hyde Parks nationally recognized cultural institutions, Art galleries, and Museums including The Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science of Industry, The Hyde Park Art Center, Court Theater, and The upcoming Obama Presidential Center (2026). This community offers an incredible living experience with lakefront beaches, bike trails, marinas, golf courses, tennis courts, and parks. Transportation is readily accessible with the University of Chicago bus line, Chicago Metra, and CTA nearby. This unique Townhome opportunity in your own tree-lined urban oasis is special. Welcome Home! Move in ready or add your updates as you see fit, the equity in this home will just rise with everything you put in. Note Completely NEW HVAC, (fall 2025). There are no homeowner assessments for this home.

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
14X19
Dining Room
Main
10X16
Kitchen
Main
7X13
Family Room
Basement
13X19
Laundry
Basement
9X10
Master Bedroom
Second
12X17
Bedroom 2
Second
10X13
Bedroom 3
Main
9X13
Bedroom 4
N/A

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Assessment Includes
None
Common Amenities
Park
Interior Features
Storage
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Pets Allowed
Cats OK, Dogs OK
Parking
1 Parking Spaces, Assigned, On Site, Parking included in price
Schools
Kenwood Academy High School (299)

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Principal & Interest
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Property Tax
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Assessments
$0
Home Insurance
$0
Mortgage Insurance
$0

Listing History

11-01-2025 Listed at $595,000
Last Modified 11/1/25 3:41 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 172 0.1 mi
  • Bus 15 0.2 mi
  • Bus 2 0.2 mi
  • Bus 55 0.3 mi
  • Bus 171 0.3 mi
  • Bus 4 0.4 mi
  • Bus 28 0.5 mi
  • Bus 192 0.5 mi
  • Bus 6 0.5 mi
  • Bus 47 0.7 mi
  • Bus 10 0.9 mi
  • Bus 3 0.9 mi
  • Bus 59 1.0 mi
  • Bus 43 1.2 mi
  • Metra Electric 0.6 mi
  • Green Line 1.1 mi
  • ZipCar 0.1 mi
  • I 90 West 1.7 mi
  • I 94 West 1.7 mi
  • I 90 East 1.8 mi
  • I 94 East 1.8 mi
  • I 55 North 3.0 mi
  • I 55 South 3.0 mi
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