Veterans United Realty
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5645 S Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

$2,895,000 Asking Price

6 beds
7 baths
5,730  sqft
Built in 1900

This elegant brick home is located in a RARELY AVAILABLE prime University of Chicago campus location. With almost 6000 square feet of fully usable space, the design of the home, with its large rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful vintage details is perfect for entertaining and modern family life. Features include a gracious entryway and an impressive welcoming entrance hall with fireplace. A grand formal living room has as its centerpiece a beautiful wood-burning brick fireplace, and the adjacent library nook features built-in bookcases. Both rooms have elegant pocket doors, allowing for flexibility of use. The entrance hall also leads into a beautiful formal dining room with original built-in cabinetry, silk wallpaper and chandelier. A sunny family room overlooks a private backyard with mature plantings and is adjacent to the large eat-in kitchen and butler's pantry with extensive storage. Heading up the grand staircase you will find four spacious bedrooms, three full (two en suite) and one half (en suite) baths, a large linen closet and a convenient laundry chute. The third floor includes two additional bedrooms and one full bath. Each bedroom features a second adjacent room which can be used as an office, study or playroom. The enormous recreation room on this level has been used to host large gatherings (100+ people) for academic lectures as well as a family game and exercise room, complete with a ballet bar! The possibilities for this space are endless. This home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 40 years and has a newer furnace, A/C and roof. The large basement is open and clean with high ceilings and includes a half bath, laundry and ample storage. There is a lovely backyard oasis where you will find pear and apple trees as well as beautiful hibiscus, roses and a 2-car garage. All just steps away from the University campus and Laboratory Schools.


Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
March 15, 2024 — 44 days ago
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Robert Sullivan (773-793-0458)
Office Phone:
773-793-0458
MLS ID:
11937313

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Library, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Laundry Chute
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Partial
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick
Style:
Georgian
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
3 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
20142070120000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5% MINUS $495

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Robert Sullivan

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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