5421 S Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60615
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Listed by: robert wessel
Office: r. c. wessel & associates, ltd
MLS#:12726797
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,675,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$249.18
About this home
This select property represents the absolute best value on the market today. One of East Hyde Park's most distinguished historic residences, offering over 6,700 square feet of above-grade living area just moments from the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Promontory Point, Lake Michigan, Metra, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and plenty of neighborhood dining options. Just minutes to Millennium Park via CTA Express Bus. Originally commissioned by Mrs. Emilie C. Weeks and designed by George H. Borst during Chicago's Gilded Age and later home to the Vivekananda Vedanta Society, this distinguished residence blends historic craftsmanship with extensive modern updates. Renovated in 2016, features include 10 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, soaring 11' ceilings on the first floor, 10' on the second floor and 9' on the third floor. Original hardwood floors, decorative plaster ceilings, marble fireplaces, copper plumbing supply lines, a center-island chef's kitchen with Wolf 6-burner range and Statuario marble countertops, updated 400-amp electrical service, high-velocity central air (1st & 2nd floors), efficient radiator heat, two covered terraces, rear deck, walk-in vault, partial basement (crawl space beneath kitchen) with expansion potential, and a spacious two-car garage plus flex spot. Eligible for an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) if desired. May qualify for Airbnb. A rare opportunity to own one of Hyde Park's most distinguished historic homes....
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Home facts
- Year built:1917
- Listing ID #:12726797
- Updated:August 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:10
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:5
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:14
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
- Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower
- Basement Description:Partial, Unfinished
- Living area:6,722 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas, Steam
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Rubber
- Year built:1917
- Building area:6,722 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:3 Story
Schools
- Elementary school:Bret Harte Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,675,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$249.18
- Tax amount:$27,551 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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