Seller's Agent in 2024
Amy Gelman
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
(773) 582-1500
26 in this area
38 Total Sales
5747 S Kimbark Ave Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,768,329 - $1,849,000
6
Beds
5
Baths
3,300
Sq Ft
$548/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Greystone Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
- Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
- Sun or Florida Room
- 4-minute walk to Bixler Park
About This Home
As of April 2024How does it sound to basically roll out of bed to go to work or school? Amazing opportunity to live in the best location in Hyde Park! This bright and sunny classic greystone house dating back to the Columbian Exposition, and reportedly built by the chief electrician at the fair, is steps from UChicago and the Laboratory Schools with a generous yard and three-car garage. Lovely double-parlor living room with fireplace leading to a gracious dining room. Kitchen has an eat in space with a large picture window overlooking the backyard. This leads to a large solarium adding family room space to the first floor. The second floor has four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, as well as a smaller room that could be used as an office space or additional storage. The third floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath. The basement has laundry room, playroom/family room, workroom and a half bath. This home awaits your updates and improvements. And it has a 3-car garage!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,705
Year Built
- Built in 1889
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 30 x 125
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Greystone Architecture
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,300 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Bar
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Ray Elementary School
Utilities
- Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 12, 2023
Closed on
Apr 10, 2024
Sold by
Stuart Kimbark Llc
Bought by
Brooks Benjamin Aaron
Seller's Agent
Amy Gelman
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,000
-22.73%
Total Days on Market
78
Views
352
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
$108,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$376,480
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,431,602
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2021
Sold by
Stuart Frank P
Bought by
Stuart Kimbark Llc
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Benjamin Aaron | $1,700,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Stuart Kimbark Llc | -- | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Brooks Benjamin Aaron | $400,000 | |
| Closed | Brooks Benjamin Aaron | $170,000 | |
| Open | Brooks Benjamin Aaron | $1,360,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2024 04/23/24 | Sold | $1,700,000 | -12.8% | $515 / Sq Ft |
| 02/29/2024 02/29/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/15/2024 01/15/24 | Price Changed | $1,950,000 | -11.4% | $591 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2023 12/12/23 | For Sale | $2,200,000 | -- | $667 / 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 | $29,207 | $181,000 | $37,975 | $143,025 |
| 2023 | $29,207 | $142,000 | $30,625 | $111,375 |
| 2022 | $29,207 | $142,000 | $30,625 | $111,375 |
| 2021 | $28,555 | $142,000 | $30,625 | $111,375 |
| 2020 | $19,110 | $85,782 | $24,500 | $61,282 |
| 2019 | $18,734 | $93,242 | $24,500 | $68,742 |
| 2018 | $18,418 | $93,242 | $24,500 | $68,742 |
| 2017 | $16,542 | $76,843 | $20,212 | $56,631 |
| 2016 | $16,492 | $82,340 | $20,212 | $62,128 |
| 2015 | $15,088 | $82,340 | $20,212 | $62,128 |
| 2014 | $10,591 | $57,084 | $16,537 | $40,547 |
| 2013 | $10,382 | $57,084 | $16,537 | $40,547 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Amy Gelman
-
Robert Sullivan
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
76 in this area
126 Total Sales
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11920145
APN: 20-14-215-012-0000
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