5517 S University Ave, Unit 1

Chicago, IL 60637

$399,999
Price
3
Beds
1,600 Sq. Ft.
$250 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$250
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a building

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...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.
  1. Listed by Jenny Fultz • Jin's Group Corporation LTD
    P: (708)-359-9668 jennyjin668@gmail.com

Property Details for 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

Area
CHI - Hyde Park
Subdivision
Campus Hyde Park
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2025 08:58 PM

Property Details for 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #12419266
Days on Market151
Taxes$7,132 / year
HOA Fees$525 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1918
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

Building/Complex5517 S University AveFloor-Stories3Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details999Year Built1918

Payment Calculator

$3,096 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,977

Property Taxes

$594

HOA Dues

$525

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Property Information for 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Kenwood Academy High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 0.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Common Insurance
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage, Laundry, Intercom
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Walk In Closet, Deck, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, Low Rise (1-3 Stories), Vintage
  • Total Sq Ft: 1600
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1600
  • Main Sq Ft: 1600
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 6.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5517
  • East Coordinate: 1100
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Management Company: Self-managed
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 1
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X13
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 13X7
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 7X7
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 5X3
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 10X9

Property History for 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12419266

$399,999—
Apr 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1532087332

$400,000

+3.4% / yr

Aug 5, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11447172

$369,000—
Jun 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11447172

$389,900—
Jul 19, 2017

Sold

MRED #09328314

$317,500—
Jun 27, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601501143

$317,500

+6.6% / yr

May 23, 2017

Pending

MRED #09328314

—
Aug 29, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09328314

$345,000—
Oct 15, 2011

Sold

MRED #07742898

$220,000—
Oct 13, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #321832314

$220,000

-10.7% / yr

Oct 13, 2011

Pending

MRED #07742898

—
Mar 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07742898

$315,000—
Jun 16, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #240932433

$320,000—
Jun 16, 2008

Sold

MRED #06811531

$320,000—
Mar 11, 2008

Pending

MRED #06811531

—
Feb 26, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06811531

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12419266

$399,999
04/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1532087332

$400,000

+3.4% / yr

08/05/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11447172

$369,000
06/26/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11447172

$389,900
07/19/2017

Sold

MRED #09328314

$317,500
06/27/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601501143

$317,500

+6.6% / yr

05/23/2017

Pending

MRED #09328314

—
08/29/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09328314

$345,000
10/15/2011

Sold

MRED #07742898

$220,000
10/13/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #321832314

$220,000

-10.7% / yr

10/13/2011

Pending

MRED #07742898

—
03/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07742898

$315,000
06/16/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #240932433

$320,000
06/16/2008

Sold

MRED #06811531

$320,000
03/11/2008

Pending

MRED #06811531

—
02/26/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06811531

$325,000

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

Public Records for 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand$6,373Additions$30,626Total$36,999
Tax Record2023$7,132 ($594 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Stories3Lot Size7,450 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1918CountyCOOKAPN20-14-106-033-1001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Murray Elementary Language Academy
Public - K to 8
Kenwood Academy High School
Public - 7 to 12
Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
Charter - K to 12
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK to 8

Kenwood Academy High School
Public7 to 12

Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
CharterK to 12

Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
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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More information about 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60637

5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Chicago, IL 60637. This property was listed for sale on July 14, 2025 by Jin's Group Corporation LTD, it's currently listed at $399,999. It has been on the market for a total of 151 days and was last sold on April 22, 2024. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Murray Elementary Language Academy, Kenwood Academy High School and Univ of Chicago Charter Schools. 5517 South University Avenue, Unit 1 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,600 sqft condo built in 1918.

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