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Property Description
Located at the center of University of Chicago campus, this Victorian style spacious 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths condominium is perfect for primary residence or investment property! Huge living room with fireplace and a bright sunroom, high ceiling and hardwood floor throughout, original wood molding and trim, a large kitchen and formal dining room. In-unit laundry, basement storage. This condominium is in move-in condition! Nice porch and beautiful fenced yard. Ray school district, Close to lots of lovely restaurants, bookstore, laboratory school and all UC facilities. Very safe community.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5517 S University Ave #1
General
- Price: $399,999
- HOA FEE: $525/month
- Taxes: $7,132 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12419266
- Updated: 1/7/2026
- Added to Site: 216 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Decorative
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Storage, Laundry, Intercom
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Location
- Area: CHI - Hyde Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Subdivision: Campus Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 57TH STREET EAST OR WEST TO UNIVERSITY, NORTH TO PROPERTY
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
- High School: Kenwood Academy High School
- Private School: Kenwood Academy High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Water, Insurance
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Mgmt. Company: Self-managed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Steam, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo, Low-Rise (1 to 3 Stories), Vintage
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 6
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $525
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $7,132.32
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 20141060331001
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Schools
Schools serving 5517 S University Ave #1
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ray Elementary School 5631 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 | 7-8 | 0.2 mi |
Kenwood Academy High School 5015 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 5517 S University Ave #1
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/14/2025
Listed
$399,999
—
MLS
4/22/2024
Sold
$400,000
—
Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5517 S University Ave #1
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,132
3%
$36,999
—
2022
$6,907
2%
$36,999
—
2021
$6,770
20%
$36,999
47%
2020
$5,625
2%
$25,252
-8%
2019
$5,525
2%
$27,499
—
2018
$5,432
2%
$27,499
11%
2017
$5,328
7%
$24,750
—
2016
$4,957
-6%
$24,750
-14%
2015
$5,269
36%
$28,756
37%
2014
$3,885
2%
$20,938
—
2013
$3,808
1%
$20,938
—
2012
$3,757
—
$20,938
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5517 S University Avenue #1, Chicago, IL 60637 (MLS# 12419266) is a Condo property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5517 S University Avenue #1 is currently listed for $399,999 and was received on July 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 5517 S University Avenue #1? Do you have questions about finding other Condo 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.

