$906,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2018
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$394 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2018

A lovely home on Harper! This updated Victorian home is perfectly situated on one of Hyde Park's most popular and charming blocks. This newly-painted 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house has lots of historic vintage detail plus many modern upgrades, including central a/c and GARAGE PARKING! The beautiful open kitchen comes with hardwood cabinets, granite counters, a professional grade stove and hood, and a separate breakfast area. Among other highly-desirable improvements are newer baths and replacement floors and windows (triple pane). Third floor family room currently uses space heaters and a window a/c unit. 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: 04/02/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Sullivan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475133936 Listed on: 04/02/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,638

Year Built

  • 1885

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $10,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,638

Year Built

1885

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1885
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1885

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2300
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 30X16, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Acreage: 0.1022

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Shared
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1985

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 34' X 128'
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20142230100000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8072.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$724,800
Outstanding Balance
$630,767
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$797,886

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

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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
Open $724,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $572,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,741 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $392,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2025 08/17/25 For Sale $1,450,000 0.0% $453 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
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
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
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 Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $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: MRD09901996

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-223-010-0000