5639 South Harper Avenue
5639 South Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
$595,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,452 Sq. Ft.
$410 / Sq. Ft.
1,452
Sq. Ft.
$410
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 7/13/23
Closed 7/13/23
Description
Take a deep breath and then come on over to see this E townhome that is finally hitting the market in the heart of the University of Chicago campus nestled between 57th and 56th St. just a short block from the Metra station. The current owner raised her family in this house and enjoyed many years in it after they grew up and moved out to their own homes. It's been lovingly maintained over the many years, and has much of the original mid-century details still untouched. However, central AC was added...Take a deep breath and then come on over to see this E townhome that is finally hitting the market in the heart of the University of Chicago campus nestled between 57th and 56th St. just a short block from the Metra station. The current owner raised her family in this house and enjoyed many years in it after they grew up and moved out to their own homes. It's been lovingly maintained over the many years, and has much of the original mid-century details still untouched. However, central AC was added and all of the windows (except in the 4th bedroom) were replaced with easy to operate double pane windows which make this home completely liveable all year around. The great thing about these I. M. Pei houses is that the main and upper levels were finished in oak flooring including the stairs going up and down to the lower level. Some of the bedrooms have been carpeted over the years, so those floors should refinish to a gleam as beautiful as when they were laid in 1960. The original kitchen cabinets have been painted white but all of the cabinets and drawers are intact. The gas cooktop is newer, but the double wall oven is the original Kenmore Harvest Gold. And it works! Alas, the much more modern stove hood does not. There is also a refrigerator and dishwasher. A big sliding glass door leads out to the balcony overlooking the deep back yard (the lot is 136.1' on the north side and 132.2' on the south). Behind the garden's far wall is an outdoor parking space. Just inside the brick wall is a concrete pad perfect for a storage shed. The new owner could legally construct a brick garage in the parking area. The living room has another sliding glass door leading to a small balcony overlooking the private big oval fenced garden with mature trees that the entire block of townhomes shares and enjoys. The separate dining room is also is lit by the glass door that looks out to the back yard. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The primary bedroom spans the entire width of the house and has a full wall of windows. The wall beneath the windows is brand new. The full bathroom has 4" sq tiles and the original tub and vintage sink. There is a newer shower faucet with sprayer, ceramic corner shelves for toiletries and a grab bar. Both the full bath and the half bath on the lower level have the original medicine cabinets with sliding mirrored doors. The lower level has a big family room with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the garden and a door for easy access to the back patio which has been recently paved with brick pavers as has the sidewalk leading to the parking. The flooring is ceramic in the family room, bedroom and hallway. The utility room has a full size washer and dryer, the original distinctive red boxed boiler for the hot water baseboard heat, the 100 amp circuit breaker box, a hot water heater and a laundry sink. Many owners of this model of house have swapped out the laundry sink for a shower stall to open into the powder room on the other side of the wall. In the front of the lower level is the 4th bedroom with a full length window looking out to the circular drive and the park. There is a deep walk-in storage space above the front entrance of the house which also houses the air handler for the central A/C. This is the location everyone has been waiting for. It's an easy walk or roll to the buildings of the University of Chicago, both Lab Schools, and the 57th St. sandy beach on the lake. Take your bike to the lakefront path. It's a 19 minute commute on the Metra to the Loop and it is estimated to take 17 minutes to drive. There are commuter buses nearby as well. The restaurants and bookstores of 57th St are right outside your door and the Trader Joes/Walgreens/Ace Hardware/Office Depot and restaurants of the Hyde Park Shopping Center are less than 2 blocks to the north. A lovely home in a terrific location. Walk Score says it's a walkers' and bikers' paradise with good transit.
- Listed by Margie Smigel • The Margie Smigel Group, LLC
Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Property Details for 5639 South Harper Avenue
Area
CHI - Hyde Park
SubdivisionCampus Hyde Park
TownshipHyde Park
OwnershipFee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Num Of Parking Spaces1.0
Num Of Cars1.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces0
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/16/2023 09:16 AM
Property Details for 5639 South Harper Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 11798916 |
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Taxes | $9,652 / year |
| HOA Fees | $650 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Attached Single / T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Lot Size | - |
| County | Cook County |
Location
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Building Information for 5639 South Harper Avenue
Stories3Residences1Year Built1960Lot Size-
Payment Calculator
$4,106 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,247
Property Taxes
$804
HOA Dues
$54
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Property Information for 5639 South Harper Avenue
General Information
School Information
- Elementary School District: 299
- Elementary School: Bret Harte Elementary School
- High School District: 299
- High School: Kenwood Academy High School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
- Parking: Space/s
- Parking Details: Off Street, Rear/Side Entry
- Parking On Site: true
- Parking Ownership: Owned
Pet Information
- Max Pet Weight: 999.0
- Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1831
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
- Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Bookcases, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Common Area Amenities: Park/Playground, Fencing, Security Lighting
- Num Of Rooms: 8
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Unit Floor Level: 1
- Door Features: French Doors,Sliding Doors
- Window Features: Aluminum Frames,Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Screens
- Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
- Basement Type: None
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Basement Description: Slab
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement Bathrooms: No
- Room Type: Foyer
- Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
- Type: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories,Townhouse-TriLevel
Utilities / Equipment
- Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
- Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Storms/Screens, Cable Access
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: No
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Type Attached: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories, Townhouse-TriLevel
- Total Sq Ft: 1452
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1452
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1452
- Lower Sq Ft: 460
- Main Sq Ft: 512
- Upper Sq Ft: 480
- Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Park Adjacent, Sidewalks
- Lot Dimensions: 20.1X132.2X20.5X136.1
- Stories Total: 3
- Total # Units in Building: 1.0
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Driveway: Concrete
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
- North Coordinate: 0
- South Coordinate: 5639
- East Coordinate: 1500
- West Coordinate: 0
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
- Public Document Count: 8
- Document Date: 2023-06-07T15:23:07
- Photos Count: 75
- Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
- Virtual Tour: None
- Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
- Additional Media Type 2: Video
- Additional Media URL 2: https://showingtimeplus.hd.pics/media/download.asp?8EB28D697FB0447CBB264CD6F47BEDB2
- Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: None
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X21
Bedroom #2 Information
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X18
Bedroom #3 Information
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom #4 Information
- 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X14
Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 12X14
Family Room Information
- Family Room Level: Lower
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Family Room Dimensions: 12X22
Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9X14
Laundry Information
- Laundry Level: Lower
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 9X11
Living Room Information
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 14X24
Foyer Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Deck Dimensions: 7X8
Property History for 5639 South Harper Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5639 South Harper Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$11,360Additions$36,640Total$48,000
Tax Record2022$8,606 ($717 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,452 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,452 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,272 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1962CountyCOOKAPN20-14-212-048
Schools near 5639 South Harper Avenue
This home is within City Of Chicago School District 299.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harte Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Kenwood Academy High School Public7 to 12 | ||
Univ of Chicago Charter Schools CharterK to 12 | ||
Murray Elementary Language Academy PublicK to 8 |
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