NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5520 S Cornell Ave Unit 1S Chicago, IL 60637

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $274,336 - $307,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
1915 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 30, 2025

Last sale price $275,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,410 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 5-minute walk to 55Th-56Th-57Th Street Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 3-minute walk to Cornell Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Absolutely stunning condo features a spacious floorplan with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in fantastic East Hyde Park location! Thoughtfully renovated unit blends vintage charm with modern amenities - original stained wood trim and refinished hardwood floors throughout preserve historic character. Pristine kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, and flat-panel maple cabinetry with abundant storage! Spacious dining room is perfect for large gatherings and also doubles as potential third bedroom or office space. Charming and cozy living room with decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves, opens to serene, covered balcony - ideal for peaceful reading away from street noise! Primary bedroom boasts access to shared full, modern bathroom featuring marble and tile custom finishes. 2nd bedroom across the hall with convenient access to shared bathroom. In-unit laundry and efficient radiant heat system provide year-round comfort! Enviable location! Walk to Lake Michigan, University of Chicago Hyde Park campus, Burnham Park Promontory Point, and upcoming Obama Presidential Center. Minutes to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, vibrant 53rd Street corridor, Harold Washington Park, Jackson Park, and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Convenient access to Metra Electric and CTA bus lines. Building includes optional access to parking spot (100 per month) and generous storage room. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Marcus

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125223 Listed on: 06/16/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lane Chesebro

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475172017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,493

Year Built

  • Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $481 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Leased Parking
  • Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Schools

  • Harte Elementary School
  • Kenwood Academy High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 31 Units
  • Manager Association, Phone Number (800) 975-7005
  • Property managed by Enlan Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,493

Year Built

Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$481 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ 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: 2019
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 481
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Enlan Management
  • Management Contact Name: Manager
  • Management Phone: 800-975-7005X3

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harte Elementary School
  • High School: Kenwood Academy High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4493.01
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 31

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lane Chesebro
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$289,584

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,584
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2020
Closed on
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Olga Kobylinska
Kale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 Pro Title
$210,000 Altima Title Llc
$122,090 Attorney
-- Premier Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $168,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $275,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $275,000 +31.0% $212 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $210,000 -4.5% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/23/2020 11/23/20 For Sale $219,900 +4.7% $179 / Sq Ft
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Off Market $210,000 -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Price Changed $219,900 -2.2% $179 / Sq Ft
07/19/2020 07/19/20 Price Changed $224,900 -1.8% $183 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 For Sale $229,000 +87.6% $186 / Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Sold $122,091 -12.2% $100 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Sale $139,000 +13.8% $114 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Off Market $122,091 -- --
04/27/2019 04/27/19 For Sale $139,000 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $4,493 $20,941 $7,587 $13,354
2024 $4,493 $20,941 $7,587 $13,354
2023 $4,364 $21,220 $6,118 $15,102
2022 $4,364 $21,220 $6,118 $15,102
2021 $4,267 $21,219 $6,118 $15,101
2020 $2,738 $12,289 $4,894 $7,395
2019 $2,689 $13,383 $4,894 $8,489
2018 $2,644 $13,383 $4,894 $8,489
2017 $1,702 $13,984 $4,038 $9,946
2016 $1,943 $13,984 $4,038 $9,946
2015 $1,738 $13,984 $4,038 $9,946
2014 $1,825 $14,239 $3,303 $10,936
2013 $1,770 $14,239 $3,303 $10,936
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leigh Marcus

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Leigh Marcus

    @ Properties

    (773) 645-0686

    3 in this area

    967 Total Sales

    Leigh Marcus
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  • Lane Chesebro

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lane Chesebro

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (312) 909-9354

    15 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Lane Chesebro
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  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Olga Kobylinska

    Kale Realty

    (312) 939-5253

    5 Total Sales

    Olga Kobylinska
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Anthony Disano

    Parkvue Realty Corporation

    (888) 998-4758

    2 in this area

    802 Total Sales

    Anthony Disano
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  • Bill Volpe

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Bill Volpe

    Parkvue Realty Corporation

    (312) 493-4548

    2 in this area

    637 Total Sales

    Bill Volpe
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Non Member

    NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12384369

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-13-100-015-1016

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60637 Hyde Park

5520 S Cornell Ave Unit 1S, Chicago, IL

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