$1,312,500
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
4,452 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$410 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to 55Th-56Th-57Th Street Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to Bixler Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

A special home on Harper in move-in condition with garage parking! This thoughtfully redesigned Victorian home is perfectly situated on one of Hyde Park's most popular and charming blocks. Highly upgraded by the current owners, the resulting 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home retains an abundance of historic vintage detail (high ceilings, hardwood floors), plus numerous modern upgrades, including central a/c, new baths and kitchen, and a wonderfully finished basement. The newly-redesigned open kitchen comes with hardwood cabinets, stone counters, a professional grade stove and hood, and a separate breakfast area. The basement has been recently completely renovated to include a TV/gaming area, an additional bedroom (perfect for guests and/or teens), and a modern full bath. Spacious deck off the dining room overlooks the deep, grassy backyard. Easy walking distance to downtown transportation, the shops on 57th Street, the University of Chicago campus, and both Lab School locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Sullivan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475133936 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Celis

Real People Realty License #475215147

Real People Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • 4,452 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34 x 128

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Shared Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,638

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

4,452 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: 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): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 3200
  • Room Type: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Deck, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1022
  • Lot Dimensions: 34 X 128
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12638
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2025
Closed on
Jan 2, 2026
Sold by
Ellis Jeffrey A and Tate Christie O
Bought by
Jennifer Jahong Xie Living Trust and Zheng Jason Geng Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Celis
Real People Realty
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,312,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$137,500
-9.48%
Views
283

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2020
Sold by
Ellis Jeffrey A and Tate Christie O
Bought by
Ellis Jeffrey A and Tate Christie O

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2018
Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Weare Jonathan and Weare Amanda
Bought by
Ellis Jeffrey A and Tate Christie O
Seller's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$906,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
3.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$724,800
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2012
Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Kim Yang S and Kim Ki U
Bought by
Weare Amanda and Weare Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Jessie Pinkham
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jessie Pinkham
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$107,250
Interest Rate
3.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2003
Sold by
Lasalle Bank National Assn
Bought by
Kim Ki U and Kim Yang S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,312,500 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $906,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $715,000 --
Warranty Deed $715,000 --
Warranty Deed $715,000 --
Deed $490,000 Premier Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $724,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $572,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $392,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Sold $1,312,500 -5.9% $410 / Sq Ft
11/22/2025 11/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Price Changed $1,395,000 -3.8% $436 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 For Sale $1,450,000 +10.5% $453 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Off Market $1,312,500 -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $1,450,000 +60.0% $453 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Sold $906,000 +3.5% $394 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/11/2018 04/11/18 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 For Sale $875,000 +22.4% $380 / Sq Ft
06/05/2013 06/05/13 Sold $715,000 -4.5% $311 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/20/2012 12/20/12 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2012 06/19/12 For Sale $749,000 -- $326 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $12,638 $68,000 $27,615 $40,385
2024 $12,638 $68,000 $27,615 $40,385
2023 $12,254 $63,000 $22,270 $40,730
2022 $12,254 $63,000 $22,270 $40,730
2021 $11,999 $63,000 $22,270 $40,730
2020 $11,818 $56,153 $17,816 $38,337
2019 $11,574 $61,036 $17,816 $43,220
2018 $12,057 $61,036 $17,816 $43,220
2017 $8,676 $40,305 $14,698 $25,607
2016 $8,073 $40,305 $14,698 $25,607
2015 $8,699 $47,470 $14,698 $32,772
2014 $6,804 $36,672 $12,025 $24,647
2013 $6,192 $36,672 $12,025 $24,647
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12409365

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-223-010-0000

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