$1,350,000

Estimated payment $9,108/month

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$450 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Cornell Park

About This Home

This home is located at 5519 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 and is currently priced at $1,350,000, approximately $450 per square foot. This property was built in 1888. 5519 S Cornell Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Harte Elementary School, Kenwood Academy High School, and Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School.

Listing Agent

Michael Shenfeld

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty Brokerage Phone: (312) 399-5848 License #475125273 Listed on: 02/10/2026

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,319

Year Built

  • Built in 1888 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 20 x 151
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Limestone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Available
  • Alley Access
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Harte Elementary School
  • Kenwood Academy High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,319

Year Built

Built in 1888 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brownstone, Row House, Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (312) 399-5848
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Water Purifier Owned, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, More than one
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 3000
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Deck, Enclosed Porch
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Den/Library,Dining Room
  • Square Footage Comments: NOT including the finished basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Limestone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Alley Access, Direct Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Oversized, Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Sink
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harte Elementary School
  • High School: Kenwood Academy High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Harte Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 20 X 151
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23318.63
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $13,697 $119,000 $18,600 $100,400
2024 $13,697 $119,000 $18,600 $100,400
2023 $12,720 $68,000 $15,000 $53,000
2022 $12,720 $68,000 $15,000 $53,000
2021 $12,469 $68,000 $15,000 $53,000
2020 $12,232 $60,492 $12,000 $48,492
2019 $11,970 $65,753 $12,000 $53,753
2018 $11,767 $65,753 $12,000 $53,753
2017 $10,453 $54,631 $9,900 $44,731
2016 $10,085 $54,631 $9,900 $44,731
2015 $9,187 $54,631 $9,900 $44,731
2014 $9,237 $54,186 $8,100 $46,086
2013 $9,035 $54,186 $8,100 $46,086
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/10/2026 02/10/26 For Sale $1,350,000 +10.2% $450 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Sold $1,225,000 -5.7% $408 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/02/2022 03/02/22 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2022 01/24/22 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $433 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $980,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12564927

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-13-101-006-0000