$475,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2025

5481 S Cornell Ave Unit E Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Recently Sold

$421 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-minute walk to Cornell Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Fully renovated Mid-Century Modern townhome in a fabulous Hyde Park location! Near the University of Chicago and lakefront parklands, this this home offers an open floor on the main level with huge windows overlooking a neighborhood park. The unit has beautifully refinished hardwood floors in the living and dining areas, and a new kitchen with stone counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The back door opens to a spacious deck to enjoy on warm summer days. Upstairs are two light-filled bedrooms with mirrored closets and two new baths. Heading to the lower level, this flexible space which can be used a family room or as another bedroom. There is also a full bathroom, utility room with laundry and access to the back yard. As to the practical, this townhome has new wiring, outlets, switches and new electrical panel, new plumbing, new double pane windows, new roof, new exterior doors, new water heater, new washer/dryer, and new lighting fixtures. And one parking space is included. An exciting opportunity to live in East Hyde - a convenient location to transportation and all the amenities the community has to offer. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan O'Connor

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475163199 Listed on: 03/04/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne Bullen

Ultimate Realty Group LLC License #471019144

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2024

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,352

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1128
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1692
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1692

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley, On Site
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 1470
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6352.33
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Yokoyama Lori
Bought by
Sanders Judith
Seller's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Bullen
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.04%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$454,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Royt Sylvia
Bought by
Yokoyama Lori
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $475,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $37,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $475,000 -2.9% $421 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $489,000 -1.2% $434 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $439 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,352 $37,000 $9,114 $27,886
2023 $6,170 $30,000 $7,350 $22,650
2022 $6,170 $30,000 $7,350 $22,650
2021 $6,033 $30,000 $7,350 $22,650
2020 $10,092 $45,304 $5,880 $39,424
2019 $10,124 $50,391 $5,880 $44,511
2018 $9,954 $50,391 $5,880 $44,511
2017 $7,472 $34,709 $4,851 $29,858
2016 $2,213 $11,050 $4,851 $6,199
2015 $2,025 $11,050 $4,851 $6,199
2014 $3,370 $18,163 $3,969 $14,194
2013 $2,825 $18,163 $3,969 $14,194
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12282006

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-12-113-041-0000