Sold893d on marketHistoric · 103 yrs
5551 S Kimbark Ave APT 6
Chicago, IL, 60637 • Hyde Park • Cook County
$157,500
$242/sqft
1Beds
1Baths
650Sqft
1923Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1923 · 103 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
$286/mo HOA
Bike Room/Bike Trails · Coin Laundry · Storage
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893 days on market
Established listing
$242/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Condo · Built 1923 · Historic
Bright and charming condo in a great Hyde Park location blocks to the University of Chicago. Inviting entry leads to gracious living room with plenty of space for an office area as well as a very comfortable seating arrangement. The kitchen has a lovely eat in space. The condo is fully furnished, and all furniture may remain. Hardwood floors throughout. Professionally managed association with attentive owners. Renting is permitted after an owner lives in the unit for 2 years. A low special assessment of $27.22/month in effect until Dec 2024 to replenish reserves. Although laundry is not permitted in the unit, there is a laundry room as well as bike storage and storage lockers in the basement right at the bottom of the stairs leading from the kitchen. Cats are welcome, but no dogs are permitted.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights bike storage, laundry room, and hardwood floors throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,313/month
Principal & Interest$817
Property Tax$158
Insurance$53
HOA$286
Down payment20% ($31,500)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $126,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year Built1923
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking0 spaces
HOA$286 monthly
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year built1923
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodHyde Park
Annual tax$1,608
Parcel20142010791018
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
HOA$286/mo
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Landscaped
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×10 ft140 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market893
Est. value$160,800
Est. rent$1,685/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$242
On marketAug 13, 2023
PostedAug 13, 2023
Last sold$157,500
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 30, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60637
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 30, 2023Sold$157,500$242MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 22, 2023Pending Sale$160,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 11, 2023Contingent$160,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 13, 2023Listed For Sale$160,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Aug 23, 2018Sold$142,000$218MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 9, 2017Listing Removed$1,390$2Owner
Jun 28, 2017Price Change$1,390$2Owner
Jun 17, 2017Listed For Rent$1,425$2Owner
Nov 21, 2013Listing Removed$1,359$2Regalia Creative LLC
Oct 17, 2013Listed For Rent$1,359$2Regalia Creative LLC
Sep 14, 2013Listing Removed$1,359$2Regalia Creative LLC
Feb 23, 2013Listed For Rent$1,359$2Regalia Creative LLC
Sep 27, 2011Listing Removed$1,329$2Regalia Creative LLC
Aug 29, 2011Listed For Rent$1,329$2Regalia Creative LLC
Jul 27, 2011Listing Removed$1,329$2Regalia Creative LLC
Jun 28, 2011Price Change$1,290$2Regalia Creative LLC
Jun 14, 2011Price Change$1,339$2Regalia Creative LLC
Jun 5, 2011Price Change$1,349$2Regalia Creative LLC
May 29, 2011Listed For Rent$1,395$2Regalia Creative LLC
Jan 2, 2008Sold$144,000$222Public Record
Nov 2, 2004Sold$136,000$209Public Record
Jun 11, 2003Sold$97,500$150Public Record
Sold$157,500
Oct 30, 2023•$242/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$160,000
Sep 22, 2023•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$160,000
Sep 11, 2023•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$160,000
Aug 13, 2023•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Sold$142,000
Aug 23, 2018•$218/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,390
Jul 9, 2017•$2/sqft•Owner
Price Change$1,390
Jun 28, 2017•$2/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,425
Jun 17, 2017•$2/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,359
Nov 21, 2013•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listed For Rent$1,359
Oct 17, 2013•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listing Removed$1,359
Sep 14, 2013•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listed For Rent$1,359
Feb 23, 2013•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listing Removed$1,329
Sep 27, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listed For Rent$1,329
Aug 29, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listing Removed$1,329
Jul 27, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Price Change$1,290
Jun 28, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Price Change$1,339
Jun 14, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Price Change$1,349
Jun 5, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Listed For Rent$1,395
May 29, 2011•$2/sqft•Regalia Creative LLC
Sold$144,000
Jan 2, 2008•$222/sqft•Public Record
Sold$136,000
Nov 2, 2004•$209/sqft•Public Record
Sold$97,500
Jun 11, 2003•$150/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$1,694$7,999
Apr 11, 2022$1,645$7,999
Apr 11, 2021$1,609$7,999
Apr 11, 2020$1,275$5,723
Apr 11, 2019$1,252$6,232
Apr 11, 2018$552$6,232
Apr 11, 2017$629$6,296
Apr 11, 2016$761$6,296
Apr 11, 2015$673$6,296
Apr 11, 2014$721$6,456
Apr 11, 2013$696$6,456
Apr 11, 2012$711$6,456
Apr 11, 2011$804$6,979
Apr 11, 2010$840$6,979
Apr 11, 2009$918$7,669
Apr 11, 2008$895$8,086
Apr 11, 2007$586$8,086
Apr 11, 2006$582$8,086
Apr 11, 2005$595$5,470
Apr 11, 2004$885$5,470
Apr 11, 2003$866$5,470
Apr 11, 2002$497$4,591
Apr 11, 2001$445$4,591
Apr 11, 2000$436$4,591
Apr 11, 1999$426$4,267
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