$1,675,000

beds

baths

half bath

6,722

square ft

5421 S Hyde Park Boulevard

Chicago, Illinois 60615

New / MLS #12726797 / Single Family / Hyde Park

Listing information updated 8/8/2026 at 9:23pm

This select property represents the absolute best value on the market today. One of East Hyde Park's most distinguished historic residences, offering over 6,700 square feet of above-grade living area just moments from the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Promontory Point, Lake Michigan, Metra, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and plenty of neighborhood dining options. Just minutes to Millennium Park via CTA Express Bus. Originally commissioned by Mrs. Emilie C. Weeks and designed by George H. Borst during Chicago's Gilded Age and later home to the Vivekananda Vedanta Society, this distinguished residence blends historic craftsmanship with extensive modern updates. Renovated in 2016, features include 10 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, soaring 11'/10'/9' ceilings, original hardwood floors, decorative plaster ceilings, marble fireplaces, copper plumbing supply lines, a center-island chef's kitchen with Wolf 6-burner range and Statuario marble countertops, updated 400-amp electrical service, high-velocity central air (1st & 2nd floors), efficient radiator heat, two covered terraces, rear deck, walk-in vault, partial basement (crawl space beneath kitchen) with expansion potential, and a spacious two-car garage plus flex spot. Eligible for an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) if desired. May qualify for Airbnb. A rare opportunity to own one of Hyde Park's distinguished historic homes.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Rubber

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

6,722

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x27 - Main

Dining Room:

18x18 - Main

Kitchen:

18x19 - Main

Family Room:

13x20 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x19 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x16 - Second

Bedroom 5:

15x16 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

12x13 - Third Level

Bedroom 7:

17x13 - Third Level

Bedroom 8:

17x13 - Third Level

Bedroom 9:

17x12 - Third Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$27,550

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60615

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Bret Harte Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Rubber

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

6,722

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x27 - Main

Dining Room:

18x18 - Main

Kitchen:

18x19 - Main

Family Room:

13x20 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x19 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x16 - Second

Bedroom 5:

15x16 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

12x13 - Third Level

Bedroom 7:

17x13 - Third Level

Bedroom 8:

17x13 - Third Level

Bedroom 9:

17x12 - Third Level

Tax Amount:

$27,550

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60615

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Bret Harte Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: R. C. Wessel & Associates, Ltd

Listing Office Phone: 630.258.2230

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