$595,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,100

square ft

5229 S University Street

Chicago, Illinois 60615

Contingent / MLS #12501044 / Townhome / Hyde Park

Listing information updated 11/11/2025 at 10:43am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Parking Type:

Assigned,Yes

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,100

Internal Features:

Storage

Room Information

Living Room:

14x19 - Main

Dining Room:

10x16 - Main

Kitchen:

7x13 - Main

Family Room:

13x19 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

9x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,994

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60615

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Kenwood Academy High School

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Parking Type:

Assigned,Yes

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,100

Internal Features:

Storage

Living Room:

14x19 - Main

Dining Room:

10x16 - Main

Kitchen:

7x13 - Main

Family Room:

13x19 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

9x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$6,994

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60615

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Kenwood Academy High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.254.0200

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