5225 S Indiana Ave

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Description

Experience vintage charm and investment promise at 5225 S Indiana Ave - a stately, 19th-century masonry walk-up thoughtfully tucked into Chicago's dynamic Washington Park/Hyde Park corridor. Spread across three stories, this three-unit structure offers a generous eleven-bedroom, four-bathroom footprint ideal for rental income or renovation. Endowed with historic character and modern upside, the property caters to investors seeking strategic refurbishment potential or steady rental yield. Its legacy...Experience vintage charm and investment promise at 5225 S Indiana Ave - a stately, 19th-century masonry walk-up thoughtfully tucked into Chicago's dynamic Washington Park/Hyde Park corridor. Spread across three stories, this three-unit structure offers a generous eleven-bedroom, four-bathroom footprint ideal for rental income or renovation. Endowed with historic character and modern upside, the property caters to investors seeking strategic refurbishment potential or steady rental yield. Its legacy masonry and possible architectural nuances offer a canvas for creative redevelopment-from boutique rentals to upscale residential conversions. Boasting a walkable distance public transit, dining, cultural attractions, and major educational institutions, this asset promises both convenience and long-term appreciation in one of Chicago's most storied neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by James Gurick • Baird & Warner
    P: (703)-772-6264 james.gurick@bairdwarner.com

Property Details for 5225 South Indiana Avenue

Area
CHI - Washington Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls
LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2026 06:03 AM

Property Details for 5225 South Indiana Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12509696
Days on Market9
Taxes$9,904 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 3 Flat
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5225 South Indiana Avenue

Stories-Residences3Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,628 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,802

Property Taxes

$825

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5225 South Indiana Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 20
  • Bedrooms Total: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 11
  • # Full Baths in Building: 4
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Total # Units in Building: 3.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Stone
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5225
  • East Coordinate: 200
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-01-29T19:36:59
  • Photos Count: 15
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,200.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 04/26
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,288.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: MTM
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $900.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
  • Lease Expiration Date: MTM

Property History for 5225 South Indiana Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12509696

Feb 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509696

$575,000
Nov 3, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12494496

$575,000
Oct 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12494496

$575,000
Oct 14, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12472324

$585,000
Sep 16, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12432670

$600,000
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12472324

$585,000
Aug 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12432670

$600,000
Sep 21, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #79980967

$247,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Contingent

MRED #12509696

02/03/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509696

$575,000
11/03/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12494496

$575,000
10/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12494496

$575,000
10/14/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12472324

$585,000
09/16/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12432670

$600,000
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12472324

$585,000
08/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12432670

$600,000
09/21/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #79980967

$247,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5225 South Indiana Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$14,262Additions$10,538Total$24,800
Tax Record2023$5,250 ($437 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,149 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,149 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,075 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1888CountyCOOKAPN20-10-304-027

Schools near 5225 South Indiana Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Burke Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Phillips Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Bronzeville Scholastic High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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