$1,400,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,100

square ft

5545 S Woodlawn Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Closed / MLS #11674775 / Single Family / Hyde Park

Listing information updated 1/14/2023 at 2:23am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,100

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1587

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings

Room Information

Living Room:

25x12 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

Office:

13x12 - Main Level

Attic:

30x20 - Third Level

Bonus Room:

13x12 - Basement Level

Foyer:

17x13 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,186

Tax Year:

2020

Location

Zip Code:

60637

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,100

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1587

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings

Living Room:

25x12 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

Office:

13x12 - Main Level

Attic:

30x20 - Third Level

Bonus Room:

13x12 - Basement Level

Foyer:

17x13 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$7,186

Tax Year:

2020

Zip Code:

60637

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Keller Williams Success Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.381.9500

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