5724 S Harper Ave Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,500
Sq Ft
4,530
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- 3-minute walk to 55Th-56Th-57Th Street Station
- Property is near a park
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Deck
- 5-minute walk to Bixler Park
About This Home
As of November 2024This charming home was a part of Hyde Park's first planned community, built way back in the 1880s and then known as Rosalie Villas. To this day, Harper Avenue remains one of Hyde Park's most special and coveted locations. When the current owners purchased 5724, the house has been in the hands of the same family for the forty-two years. They then undertook a thoughtful renovation, preserving the character of 19th century details while upgrading the house for modern living. With new electrical, zoned air conditioning, new hot water heater, water filtration system, new bathroom, new flooring and lighting, and a completion of the entire third level (formerly an unfinished attic) - the house has been beautifully updated. The large front porch opens into the foyer, where one is immediately impressed with spaciousness. This is a warm and welcoming house, with an open floor plan that defies its age. Light fills the living and family rooms; a lovely separate dining room, large kitchen with pantry, breakfast room and powder room complete this level. The breakfast room opens to a deck that overlooks the lush back yard. Moving up the beautifully detailed staircase, there are four bedrooms that can be used in a variety of ways, and two full baths. From there one sees a remarkable transformation - the entire third level has been renovated into handsomely finished flexible space. The open area is accented by two smaller rooms and under the eaves is a charming space to relax. Heading downstairs, the lower level is a work in progress but offers all new windows, storage, a laundry room with new washer/dryer and full size freezer, and the space is plumbed for a full bath. The owners are offering a home warranty plan for all appliances. And the property offers a rarity on the block, a large two-car garage. Located a short walk from the University of Chicago, the Laboratory Schools and all Hyde Park has to offer. And now just a bit of background history. Remarkably, nearly all of the Queen Anne and shingle-style homes on Harper are still standing nearly a century and a half later. Years before the founding of the University of Chicago, the development was established by Rosalie Buckingham, a wealthy heiress whose name Chicagoans will likely recognize from Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, named for Rosalie's cousin. As she neared the age of twenty-five, Rosalie decided to become a property developer in the rapidly expanding Hyde Park Township, which was then still a separate suburb. In 1883, she acquired two city blocks from 57th Street to 59th Street near the Illinois Central tracks and hired Solon S. Beman, who had just designed Chicago's most famous planned community Pullman, to oversee a plan for her land. Beman provided the overall vision and there were rules that homeowners and other architects had to follow for each of the 42 houses. This led to the continuity of size and style of homes visible and appreciated to this day. We do not know the architect of 5724 Rosalie Court, but early records list attorney Addison Beardsley as the resident. All of this is to say .... 5724 Harper is one very special place.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475163199 Listed on: 07/01/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,560
Year Built
- Built in 1885 | Remodeled in 2023
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 112.8
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Brick Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,500 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Laundry Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
- Storm Screens
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 1, 2024
Closed on
Nov 14, 2024
Sold by
Raheem Omer and Saleem Lubna
Bought by
Wright-Chisem Joshua and Wright Lynn
Seller's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Walker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-14.72%
Views
117
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
-$42,097
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$995,755
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$237,148
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 7, 2022
Closed on
Apr 13, 2022
Sold by
Hamada Anne M and The Anne M Hamada Trust
Bought by
Raheem Omer and Saleem Lubna
Seller's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.27%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 7, 2022
Closed on
Mar 23, 2022
Sold by
Anne M Hamada Trust and The Anne M Hamada Trust
Bought by
Raheem Omer and Saleem Lubna
Seller's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.27%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 2004
Sold by
Hamada Anne Marcus and Hamada Anne M
Bought by
Hamada Anne M and Anne M Hamada Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,275,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,275,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,125,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $0 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 11/15/24 | Sold | $1,275,000 | -10.5% | $364 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2024 10/01/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/29/2024 06/29/24 | Price Changed | $1,425,000 | -4.7% | $407 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2024 06/05/24 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | +32.9% | $427 / Sq Ft |
| 04/07/2022 04/07/22 | Sold | $1,125,000 | +2.3% | $450 / Sq Ft |
| 02/11/2022 02/11/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/07/2022 02/07/22 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | -- | $440 / 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 | $13,906 | $109,000 | $28,024 | $80,976 |
| 2023 | $14,560 | $68,988 | $22,600 | $46,388 |
| 2022 | $14,560 | $74,208 | $22,600 | $51,608 |
| 2021 | $17,026 | $88,000 | $22,600 | $65,400 |
| 2020 | $9,214 | $44,464 | $18,080 | $26,384 |
| 2019 | $9,237 | $49,405 | $18,080 | $31,325 |
| 2018 | $9,081 | $49,405 | $18,080 | $31,325 |
| 2017 | $8,649 | $43,554 | $14,916 | $28,638 |
| 2016 | $8,223 | $43,554 | $14,916 | $28,638 |
| 2015 | $7,500 | $43,554 | $14,916 | $28,638 |
| 2014 | $6,247 | $36,238 | $12,204 | $24,034 |
| 2013 | $6,113 | $36,238 | $12,204 | $24,034 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Susan O'Connor
Seller's Agent in 2024
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 560-8186
46 in this area
96 Total Sales
-
Shirley Walker
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Shirley Walker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(773) 230-9883
9 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12064083
APN: 20-14-222-041-0000
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