$168,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2021

5527 S University Ave Unit 1W Chicago, IL 60637

Hyde Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$616/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAMPUS! BEAUTIFUL FIRST FLOOR TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH CO-OP IN THE HEART OF THE POPULAR AND VIBRANT HYDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD AND ON THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAMPUS. This beautiful, newly updated co-op is only 1 block from Regenstein Library, 1.5 blocks from Hutchinson Commons, and 1 block from the University of Chicago parking garage on Greenwood Ave. It boasts a fresh, modern ambiance tastefully blended with marvelous vintage touches, including beamed ceilings, arched doorways, stained glass windows in the bedrooms, and a wood burning fireplace and mantel. The kitchen features white upper and gray lower cabinets with elegant crown moldings, beautiful granite counters, a deep stainless double sink, and all new stainless appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove with built-in overhead microwave oven. The open living area features a south-facing window which streams lots of natural light and provides the perfect spot to relax, read, work, knit, or compose - all while enjoying the colorful flowers, foliage, and occasional rabbit along the nicely landscaped lawns on University Ave. Other unit features include ceiling fans in each room for added temperature control, attractive flooring throughout, and ample closet space, including a bike closet at the entrance. In addition, owners have access to a free laundry facility and a large individual storage unit in the common area of the building. The unit is in an attractive, well-managed building with an active Association and strong reserves. THE ASSESSMENT INCLUDES REAL ESTATE TAXES, HEAT, WATER, SCAVENGER, SNOW REMOVAL EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AND COMMON INSURANCE, MAKING THIS PROPERTY AN EXCELLENT VALUE AND A WONDERFUL PLACE TO CALL HOME.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yolanda Edwards

Bronzeville Realty, LLC License #471017659 Listed on: 05/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Philip Gerbaulet-Vanasse

Meliora Real Estate Group LLC License #475185057

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2021

HOA Fees

  • $616 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Storm Doors

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, tax, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 16 Units
  • Melchior Dikkers/Glen Tomlinson Association, Phone Number (773) 363-6200
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by McKEY AND POAGUE
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,286

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$616 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories),Vintage
  • Ownership: Co-op
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories),Vintage
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Non-Smoking Building
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, 9' Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Some Storm Doors
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Some Stained Glass

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 159000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiators
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 616
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Ceiling Fan, Laundry, Intercom, Public Bus
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: McKEY AND POAGUE
  • Management Contact Name: Melchior Dikkers/Glen Tomlinson
  • Management Phone: 773-363-6200

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Tax, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Low flow commode

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2285.5
  • Tax Year: 2019

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 16

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $195,000 +16.1% $237 / Sq Ft
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Sold $168,000 +5.7% $168 / Sq Ft
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 For Sale $159,000 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse

    Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

    (773) 818-6318

    41 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Yolanda Edwards

    Bronzeville Realty, LLC

    (773) 426-0424

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Yolanda Edwards
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  • Philip Gerbaulet-Vanasse

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Philip Gerbaulet-Vanasse

    Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

    (773) 406-9831

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11072505

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60637 Hyde Park

5527 S University Ave Unit 1W, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 5527 S University Ave Unit 1W, Chicago, IL 60637 and is currently priced at $168,000, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 5527 S University Ave Unit 1W is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Ray Elementary School, Kenwood Academy High School, and St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School.

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