Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/19/2026
Listed
$740,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$740,000 Just Listed
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
This single-family home with preserved Chicago architectural charm in the desirable and rarely available central Hyde Park neighborhood is walking distance from the restaurants and shopping of 53rd St, the University of Chicago campus, and the train station. Enter past the front porch and into the main level living space featuring good condition hardwood floors, tall vinyl windows, and a centerpiece fireplace set into built-in bookshelves. Original 10" trim and crown moulding, antique hardware. 10 ft ceilings throughout. Climb the staircase with beautiful wood banister to the second floor bedrooms with 9ft ceilings. Primary bedroom offers decorative fire place and tall windows. Climb a fixed staircase to the finished, heated third-floor attic. The walkout basement with two access points from the front and back features a finished family room with fireplace, full bathroom, and laundry room. Additional landscaping storage enclosure. 1.5 car detached garage on-site. Fenced yard. Opportunity to upgrade and customize a unique Hyde Park neighborhood home with Chicago architectural charm. Selling AS IS.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5445 S Dorchester Ave
General
- Price: $740,000
- Taxes: $10,864 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12623221
- Updated: 4/19/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: High Ceilings
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Hyde Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: Go S on Lake Park Ave. Turn right to go W on E 54th St. Turn left to go S on S Dorchester Ave.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,078
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1932
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.077
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3372
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1932
- Tax Amount: $10,864
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20114240120000
Listed by Riverside Management
We Value Your Privacy
We Value Your Privacy
We Value Your Privacy
Listing agent
— 5445 S Dorchester Ave —
Riverside Management
NMLS#: 1598647
Get Pre-Approved Today
Get a Great Insurance Rate
Schools
Schools serving 5445 S Dorchester 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 5445 S Dorchester Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5445 S Dorchester Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$10,864
3%
$57,274
—
2022
$10,514
-6%
$57,274
-7%
2021
$11,193
35%
$61,658
44%
2020
$8,311
2%
$42,893
-8%
2019
$8,127
-4%
$46,623
-5%
2018
$8,440
43%
$48,911
46%
2017
$5,915
1%
$33,552
—
2016
$5,863
—
$33,552
-8%
2015
$5,861
3%
$36,481
4%
2014
$5,663
2%
$34,926
—
2013
$5,532
1%
$34,926
—
2012
$5,500
—
$34,926
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 5445 S Dorchester Ave
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,882Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 960Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 19 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,081Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
5445 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 (MLS# 12623221) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5445 S Dorchester Avenue is currently listed for $740,000 and was received on April 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 5445 S Dorchester 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.