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$1,475,000

5545 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
4 Beds3 Baths0 sqft18 days
5545 Woodlawn Avenue·Chicago, IL 60637
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1910Year Built
About This Home

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.

MLS# 11674775Listed November 17, 2022Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Rooms10

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces1
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.159 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipHyde Park
Zip Code60637

Financial

List Price$1,475,000
Annual Taxes (2020)$7,187
Monthly Tax Est.$599
Parcel #20142000100000
Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

None

Basement

UnfinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

On SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$7,187
Tax Year 2020
Monthly Tax Est.
$599
per month
Property Location

5545 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637Cook County

$1,475,000
5545 Woodlawn Avenue
4 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
18 days on market
3-car garage
1 fireplace
0.159 acres
$7,187/yr taxes
$8,351
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$7,752/mo
Property Tax
$599/mo
$1,475,000
20% — $295,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,180,000
Down Payment
$295,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Keller Williams Success Realty
Agent: Mark Rantis
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