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Property Description
DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION TO $925,000. A time-sensitive seller relocation creates an incredible opportunity for one savvy buyer. The sellers are serious, and this home is now priced for an immediate sale. Bring your offers; this will not last. Vintage charm and modern versatility in this lovingly maintained 1892 worker cottage in Hyde Park, owned by the same family for 40 years. Enter through a welcoming foyer on the lower level, featuring a flexible bedroom/office, open-concept laundry area with kitchenette, mechanical room, a newly remodeled full bath with walk-in shower and heated floors, and a second bedroom with backyard access. Upstairs, the first level offers a spacious kitchen with an extended breakfast area under an oversized skylight and a patio door leading to a large wood deck and mature garden. A full bath with soaking tub, bright living room highlighted by a gorgeous fireplace-once wood-burning, now electric, with its original mantel and firebox preserved for historic charm, and a spacious dining room with built-ins complete this floor. The second level includes a vaulted-ceiling primary suite with skylights, walk-in closet, and tandem room with built-ins, plus a second bedroom and updated full bath with walk-in shower. The third (attic) level features an open loft/library with built-in bookcases and soaring ceilings. No basement-every square foot is a functional living space. Upgrades include split air-conditioning, updated mechanicals, fresh paint, and new carpet. Enjoy this unique and landmark status home which reflects design of early Hyde Park homes built around the Columbian Exposition. Schedule a private tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5428 S Blackstone Ave
General
- Sold For: $875,000
- Taxes: $17,675 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12559482
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Location
- Area: CHI - Hyde Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Lake park Street West on 55th Street to Blackstone, North to 5428
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Partial, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Sleeping Area, Full, Daylight
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,931
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1893
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3420
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Rear of Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1893
- Tax Amount: $17,675.64
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 20114240240000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Redfin Corporation
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Schools
Schools serving 5428 S Blackstone Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ray Elementary School 5631 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Kenwood Academy High School 5015 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5428 S Blackstone Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/05/2026
Sold
$875,000
-5.41%
MLS
3/19/2026
Price Reduced
$925,000
-15.91%
MLS
2/02/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5428 S Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 (MLS# 12559482) is a Single Family property that was sold at $875,000 on May 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 5428 S Blackstone Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hyde Park? You can browse all Hyde Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

