5521 S Kimbark Ave Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,000
Sq Ft
$242/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
- Living Room
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Formal Dining Room
- 4-minute walk to Bixler Park
About This Home
As of April 2025Only available unit in this highly-desirable Hyde Park townhouse association! Locally known as "the red-brick town houses," this architecturally significant development, designed by renowned architect Harry Weese in 1966, has an unbeatable location in easy walking distance to the University of Chicago campus, Laboratory Schools, and Ray Elementary. The thoughtful well-designed layout of this home, with oversized windows and sunny exposures, provides over 3000 square feet of classic mid-century design. The open floor plan on the entry level allows easy flexibility in layout with multiple access points to the beautiful walled private garden. The second level has 4 large bedrooms, including a primary with en suite bath. The lower level, with exterior access, provides a large recreation room, a 5th bedroom, private office, and separate laundry and storage rooms. A real asset of this special property is a dedicated one-car garage with private access through the garden. Central A/C. Stable, well-run homeowners association.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475133936 Listed on: 03/13/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,544
Year Built
- Built in 1966
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 25 x 70
HOA Fees
- $242 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,000 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Ray Elementary School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include parking, insurance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
- 24 Units
- Sara Kennedy Association, Phone Number (773) 684-5400
- Property managed by Marian Realty
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Marjorie G Trosman Living Trust and Trosman Elizabeth
Bought by
Meyer Alexander and Turner Madeleine L
Seller's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Shay Hata
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$979,000
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
3.05%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,876
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.90%
Original Mortgage
$734,250
Outstanding Balance
$734,250
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$209,258
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Trosman Harry
Bought by
Trosman Marjorie G and The Marjorie G Trosman Living Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $979,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $734,250 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2025 04/18/25 | Sold | $979,000 | +3.1% | $326 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | For Sale | $950,000 | -- | $317 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,544 | $85,999 | $11,823 | $74,176 |
| 2023 | $14,106 | $72,000 | $9,535 | $62,465 |
| 2022 | $14,106 | $72,000 | $9,535 | $62,465 |
| 2021 | $13,809 | $72,000 | $9,535 | $62,465 |
| 2020 | $15,713 | $73,636 | $7,628 | $66,008 |
| 2019 | $15,392 | $80,040 | $7,628 | $72,412 |
| 2018 | $15,132 | $80,040 | $7,628 | $72,412 |
| 2017 | $13,107 | $64,261 | $6,293 | $57,968 |
| 2016 | $12,371 | $64,261 | $6,293 | $57,968 |
| 2015 | $11,295 | $64,261 | $6,293 | $57,968 |
| 2014 | $9,709 | $55,632 | $5,148 | $50,484 |
| 2013 | $9,745 | $56,961 | $5,148 | $51,813 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(773) 793-0458
78 in this area
134 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Shay Hata
@ Properties
(612) 819-6057
5 in this area
371 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12309602
APN: 20-14-201-073-0000
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