Absolutely stunning condo features a spacious floorplan with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in fantastic East Hyde Park location! Thoughtfully renovated unit blends vintage charm with modern amenities - original stained wood trim and refinished hardwood floors throughout preserve historic character. Pristine kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, and flat-panel maple cabinetry with abundant storage! Spacious dining room is perfect for large gatherings and also doubles as potential third bedroom or office space. Charming and cozy living room with decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves, opens to serene, covered balcony - ideal for peaceful reading away from street noise! Primary bedroom boasts access to shared full, modern bathroom featuring marble and tile custom finishes. 2nd bedroom across the hall with convenient access to shared bathroom. In-unit laundry and efficient radiant heat system provide year-round comfort! Enviable location! Walk to Lake Michigan, University of Chicago Hyde Park campus, Burnham Park Promontory Point, and upcoming Obama Presidential Center. Minutes to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, vibrant 53rd Street corridor, Harold Washington Park, Jackson Park, and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Convenient access to Metra Electric and CTA bus lines. Building includes optional access to parking spot (100 per month) and generous storage room. Welcome home!
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$275,000
5520 S Cornell Ave APT 1S, Chicago, IL 60637
2beds
1,300sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$2,520 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Leigh Marcus 773-472-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Lane Chesebro
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12384369

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Off Alley, On Site, Leased
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 20131000151016
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $481 monthly
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Cable TV, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Condo
Services availability

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