5481 S Cornell Avenue #E, Chicago, IL 60615 - Photo 1

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$475,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,128 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Fully renovated Mid-Century Modern townhome in a fabulous Hyde Park location! Near the University of Chicago and lakefront parklands, this this home offers an open floor on the main level with huge windows overlooking a neighborhood park. The unit has beautifully refinished hardwood floors in the living and dining areas, and a new kitchen with stone counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The back door opens to a spacious deck to enjoy on warm summer days. Upstairs are two light-filled bedrooms with mirrored closets and two new baths. Heading to the lower level, this flexible space which can be used a family room or as another bedroom. There is also a full bathroom, utility room with laundry and access to the back yard. As to the practical, this townhome has new wiring, outlets, switches and new electrical panel, new plumbing, new double pane windows, new roof, new exterior doors, new water heater, new washer/dryer, and new lighting fixtures. And one parking space is included. An exciting opportunity to live in East Hyde - a convenient location to transportation and all the amenities the community has to offer. Welcome home!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5481 S Cornell Ave #E

General

Sold For: $475,000
Taxes: $6,352 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12282006
Added to Site: 317 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off-Alley, On Site
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: CHI - Hyde Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Exit DuSable Lake Shore Drive southbound at 53rd Street. West to Cornell Avenue, then turn left and proceed southbound. Unit will be on your left just before 55th Street. Street Parking.

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 999lbs.

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Structure Type: Townhouse (2-Story)
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Entry Floor Number: 1
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 1,128
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1953
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2024

Unit Information

Units in Building: 6

Lot Features

Lot Dimensions: 1470

Financial Considerations

Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1953
Tax Amount: $6,352.33
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 20121130410000

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Ultimate Realty Group LLC

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Schools

Schools serving 5481 S Cornell Ave #E

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Harte Elementary School 1556 East 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60637	PK-8	0.2 mi
Kenwood Academy High School 5015 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615	9-12	0.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5481 S Cornell Ave #E

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/24/2025

Sold

$475,000

-2.86%

MLS

5/27/2025

Price Reduced

$489,000

-1.21%

MLS

3/04/2025

Listed

$495,000

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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.

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5481 S Cornell Avenue #E, Chicago, IL 60615 (MLS# 12282006) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $475,000 on July 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 5481 S Cornell Avenue #E? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse 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.

5481 S Cornell Ave #E Chicago, IL 60615