6511 S Vernon Ave

1,559 Sq. Ft.
$136 / Sq. Ft.
1,559
Sq. Ft.
$136
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Gut rehabbed in 2020 and beautifully maintained, this Woodlawn gem blends modern updates with timeless character. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, the home welcomes you with a wetroom entry, a decorative fireplace in the living room, a separate dining room, and an eat-in kitchen-ideal for both family living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a generous layout, perfect for creating a personal retreat. The basement complements the home with additional entertainment space, storage,...Gut rehabbed in 2020 and beautifully maintained, this Woodlawn gem blends modern updates with timeless character. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, the home welcomes you with a wetroom entry, a decorative fireplace in the living room, a separate dining room, and an eat-in kitchen-ideal for both family living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a generous layout, perfect for creating a personal retreat. The basement complements the home with additional entertainment space, storage, and a laundry station. Enjoy a fenced backyard for privacy, plus a 1-car garage equipped with built-in fireplaces-flexible as a cozy man-cave, studio, or simply a warm welcome home. Community & Lifestyle: Located in the vibrant Woodlawn neighborhood, you'll have easy access to Jackson Park, Lake Michigan beaches, and the future Obama Presidential Center. Families benefit from nearby schools, including University of Chicago Charter School - Woodlawn Campus, Hyde Park Academy High School, and Bret Harte Elementary, with the University of Chicago Lab Schools also within reach. The neighborhood hosts the 61st Street Farmers Market, a year-round destination for fresh produce and local vendors, adding to the community's charm. Dining highlights include Daley's Restaurant, Robust Coffee Lounge, and Hyde Park favorites like Virtue Restaurant & Bar. Shopping is convenient with Mariano's, Whole Foods, and neighborhood markets nearby. For recreation, enjoy golf at Jackson Park Golf Course, bike rides along the Lakefront Trail, or cultural experiences at the DuSable Black History Museum. Commuting is seamless with quick access to Lake Shore Drive, I-90/94, the Metra Electric, and CTA Green Line.
  1. Listed by KaTiya Magee • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (708)-971-0702 C: (708)-971-0702 kmagee@bhhschicago.com

Sold By Keller Williams ONEChicago

Property Details for 6511 South Vernon Avenue

Area
CHI - Woodlawn
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 03/04/2026 12:51 PM

Property Details for 6511 South Vernon Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12529110
Days on Market39
Taxes$1,800 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,150 SF
CountyCook County
Add your commute

Building Information for 6511 South Vernon Avenue

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,150 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$1,181 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,031

Property Taxes

$150

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 6511 South Vernon Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 3150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 6511
  • East Coordinate: 400
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Assumption-FHA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 37
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X30
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X16
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 30X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 6511 South Vernon Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2026

Sold

MRED #12529110

$211,500
Jan 14, 2026

Pending

MRED #12529110

Jan 14, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12529110

Jan 8, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12529110

$212,500
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529110

$218,000
Jan 6, 2026

Expired

MRED #12529110

$214,998
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12529110

$215,000
Dec 14, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12529110

$217,000
Dec 7, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12448419

$221,000
Dec 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529110

$218,000
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12448419

$229,000
Sep 24, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12448419

$234,649
Sep 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12448419

$236,759
Aug 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1470772571

$195,000

+248.5% / yr

Aug 20, 2021

Sold

MRED #11124016

$195,000
Jun 22, 2021

Pending

MRED #11124016

Jun 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11124016

$195,000
Jun 15, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11113317

$205,000
Jun 6, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11003002

$220,000
Jun 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11113317

$205,000
Apr 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11003002

$220,000
Feb 16, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #10950852

$235,000
Dec 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10950852

$235,000
Aug 21, 2020

Sold

MRED #10762871

$56,000
Aug 20, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681791583

$56,000
Aug 12, 2020

Pending

MRED #10762871

Jun 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10762871

$62,000
Jun 18, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10532086

$51,400
May 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10532086

$95,800
Oct 12, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09968919

$77,900
May 31, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09968919

$84,500
May 24, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09737349

$84,900
May 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09737349

$100,000
Jun 28, 2008

Expired

MRED #06510614

$159,900
Jun 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06510614

$185,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2026

Sold

MRED #12529110

$211,500
01/14/2026

Pending

MRED #12529110

01/14/2026

Contingent

MRED #12529110

01/08/2026

Price Change

MRED #12529110

$212,500
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529110

$218,000
01/06/2026

Expired

MRED #12529110

$214,998
12/17/2025

Price Change

MRED #12529110

$215,000
12/14/2025

Price Change

MRED #12529110

$217,000
12/07/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12448419

$221,000
12/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529110

$218,000
10/09/2025

Price Change

MRED #12448419

$229,000
09/24/2025

Price Change

MRED #12448419

$234,649
09/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12448419

$236,759
08/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1470772571

$195,000

+248.5% / yr

08/20/2021

Sold

MRED #11124016

$195,000
06/22/2021

Pending

MRED #11124016

06/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11124016

$195,000
06/15/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11113317

$205,000
06/06/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11003002

$220,000
06/06/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11113317

$205,000
04/06/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11003002

$220,000
02/16/2021

Cancelled

MRED #10950852

$235,000
12/10/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10950852

$235,000
08/21/2020

Sold

MRED #10762871

$56,000
08/20/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681791583

$56,000
08/12/2020

Pending

MRED #10762871

06/26/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10762871

$62,000
06/18/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10532086

$51,400
05/20/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10532086

$95,800
10/12/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09968919

$77,900
05/31/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09968919

$84,500
05/24/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09737349

$84,900
05/08/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09737349

$100,000
06/28/2008

Expired

MRED #06510614

$159,900
06/25/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06510614

$185,000

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

Public Records for 6511 South Vernon Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,660Additions$4,840Total$8,500
Tax Record2023$1,800 ($150 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,559 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,559 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,928 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1928CountyCOOKAPN20-22-217-004

Schools near 6511 South Vernon Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dulles Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
PublicPK to 8

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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 03/04/2026 12:51 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.