Sold661d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
5521 S Blackstone Ave APT 1W
Chicago, IL, 60637 • Hyde Park • Cook County
$200,000
$211/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
948Sqft
1925Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
$685/mo HOA
Bike Room/Bike Trails · Storage
This home is in high demand
Listed 661 days ago · 3 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
661 days on market
Established listing
$211/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Condo · Built 1925 · Historic
Sunny condo steps from everything - University of Chicago campus, lake front, downtown transportation, Trader Joes, Bistro Ascione, Walgreens, Ace hardware. Beautiful and well-maintained courtyard building on one way street. The unit offers large living area with fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors and lots of light. Two bedrooms (one which could be a formal dining room or office), great closet space and updated bathroom. Large kitchen that opens to back porch with room for seating. Unit has updated electric. Building has recently redone all sewers, newer back porches. Washer/dryers are allowed in units, but there is a bright laundry room with free machines to use. Convenient bike room, pets allowed. Do not hesitate - come see this delightful place for yourself! Welcome!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights lake front, university of chicago campus, and updated bathroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,989/month
Principal & Interest$1,038
Property Tax$200
Insurance$67
HOA$685
Down payment20% ($40,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $160,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s), None
Parking0 spaces
HOA$685 monthly
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year built1925
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s), None
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodHyde Park
Annual tax$2,998
Parcel20142041041001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
HOA$685/mo
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Common Grounds
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main17×17 ft289 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Main11×16 ft176 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market661
Est. value$230,000
Est. rent$1,976/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$211
On marketApr 15, 2024
PostedApr 15, 2024
Last sold$200,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 18, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60637
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 18, 2024Sold$200,000$211MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2024Contingent$195,000$206MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 15, 2024Listed For Sale$195,000$206MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 31, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 26, 2023Listed For Sale$190,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2017Sold$171,000$180MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 4, 2017Pending Sale$189,000$199MetroPro Realty LLC
Jun 20, 2017Listed For Sale$189,000$199MetroPro Realty LLC
Sep 20, 2012Sold$149,000$157Public Record
Jun 15, 2012Listing Removed$149,000$157BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
May 25, 2012Pending Sale$149,000$157BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Mar 30, 2012Listed For Sale$149,000$157BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Sep 11, 2002Sold$89,500$94Public Record
Oct 6, 1999Sold$80,000$84Public Record
Aug 29, 1996Sold$78,500$83Public Record
Apr 19, 1994Sold$48,333$51Public Record
Sold$200,000
Jun 18, 2024•$211/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$195,000
Apr 18, 2024•$206/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$195,000
Apr 15, 2024•$206/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Aug 31, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$190,000
Jun 26, 2023•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$171,000
Aug 1, 2017•$180/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$189,000
Jul 4, 2017•$199/sqft•MetroPro Realty LLC
Listed For Sale$189,000
Jun 20, 2017•$199/sqft•MetroPro Realty LLC
Sold$149,000
Sep 20, 2012•$157/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$149,000
Jun 15, 2012•$157/sqft•BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Pending Sale$149,000
May 25, 2012•$157/sqft•BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Listed For Sale$149,000
Mar 30, 2012•$157/sqft•BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc.
Sold$89,500
Sep 11, 2002•$94/sqft•Public Record
Sold$80,000
Oct 6, 1999•$84/sqft•Public Record
Sold$78,500
Aug 29, 1996•$83/sqft•Public Record
Sold$48,333
Apr 19, 1994•$51/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$3,109$17,998
Apr 11, 2022$2,998$17,998
Apr 11, 2021$2,950$17,998
Apr 11, 2020$3,152$14,151
Apr 11, 2019$3,096$15,411
Apr 11, 2018$3,044$15,411
Apr 11, 2017$2,507$15,020
Apr 11, 2016$2,508$15,020
Apr 11, 2015$2,272$15,020
Apr 11, 2014$2,428$15,653
Apr 11, 2013$2,847$15,653
Apr 11, 2012$2,809$15,653
Apr 11, 2011$2,610$16,108
Apr 11, 2010$2,621$16,108
Apr 11, 2009$2,512$16,108
Apr 11, 2008$2,001$13,950
Apr 11, 2007$1,981$13,950
Apr 11, 2006$2,003$13,950
Apr 11, 2005$1,648$10,088
Apr 11, 2004$1,632$10,088
Apr 11, 2003$1,596$10,088
Apr 11, 2002$1,271$8,896
Apr 11, 2001$1,190$8,896
Apr 11, 2000$1,124$8,896
Apr 11, 1999—$7,849
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