Properties

Features
: Natural Gas
: Central Air
: Full , Exterior Entry , Storage Space , Partially Finished , Egress Window , Partial Exposure
: Wood Burning , Decorative
: Deck , Patio
: Driveway , Garage Owned , Garage , Detached , Concrete , Side Driveway , Yes
: Balcony
7
: Hardwood
: Walk-In Closet(s) , Built-in Features , Bookcases , Historic/Period Mlwk , High Ceilings
: In Unit , Sink , Multiple Locations
: Public Sewer
: Skylight(s) , Screens , Wood Frames , Some Stained Glass , Storm Window(s)
: Traditional
Address Map
US
IL
Cook
Chicago
60615
University
5235
Avenue
W88° 24' 8''
N41° 47' 59.4''
Lake Shore Drive south to 53rd Street exit. West on 53rd to University, north on University. Ample street parking is available.
CHI - Hyde Park
CHI - Hyde Park
S
S
Neighborhood
299
299
299
Additional Information
: Curbs , Street Paved , Sidewalks , Street Lights
: Brick , Limestone , Slate
Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Service - 400 Amp or Greater
2
75 X 164
2895000
: Public
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Shirley Walker
Financial
Not Applicable
: None
31428.12
Listing Information
123086
10317
MRED
: List Broker Must Accompany
Listing Information
Price Change
2026-04-24T08:01:09Z
2026-04-22T12:45:05Z
Property Description

Impressive architecturally significant Hyde Park 7- bedroom single family house and 2-bedroom coach house. There is a 2 car garage plus space for approx 5 more cars in the driveway; a truly move- in ready home. The home designed by architect, James Gamble Rogers, is a short walking distance to The University of Chicago campus and hospital, The Museum of Science & Industry and The lakefront. This Collegiate Gothic architecture is similar to The University of Chicago impressive Gothic buildings. This home is filled with original classical architectural details and is tastefully updated to fit today’s modern lifestyle. There is a huge entrance/Reception Hall with an adjoining sitting room area flanked by huge windows and floor to ceiling wainscoting. The main level has high ceilings, classical wood pocket doors, leaded glass windows, impressive floor to ceiling wood columns, and a grand staircase leading to the upper floors. The main level is perfectly designed for entertaining with the open floor plan which leads from the entrance hall/gallery with a welcoming sitting room area, to large pocket doors leading to an enormous sunny living room with built in book cases and shelves. In the sitting room there is an impressive marble fireplace and high beamed ceiling. The living room with its huge French doors also opens to a huge dining room which opens to an outdoor terrace and on the other end of the room, opens to an indoor sun-room. The sun-room is great for casual lounging with its surrounding views of the landscaped yard. The dining room opens to a large butler’s panty which has a vintage silver sink and leads to a huge kitchen adjoining another ample sized room which is perfect for a play room or family room. The kitchen and butler’s pantry is reminiscent of the English country homes kitchens. The impressive grand staircase from the entrance hall leads to the top two floors. The rooms have all been restored and repainted, bathrooms have been updated with new fixtures throughout. The second level has a library with a leaded glass built in bookcase. All the rooms have fireplaces. plus all 3 bedrooms on the second floor are all ensuite. There is a huge primary bath with a separate shower and separate soaking tub. Also, the 2nd floor bedrooms and library have French doors leading to outdoor terraces. The 3rd floor has 4 bedrooms. There is a two bedroom coach house with separate electric and gas heat which has been undated and is now rented on a short term basis. A two car garage is below the coach house. The house has been totally updated to include: wallpaper removal from rooms and all walls restored and repainted, the wood floors refinished and restored throughout, whole house tuckpointed, water re-piped, new A/C installed, new electric upgrade to 400 amp., new boiler installed, new fence, new driveway plus the 2 car garage below the two bedroom coach house apartment. In addition to the garage parking, there is room in the driveway for approximately 5 more cars. The entire yard was landscaped, front and back of the property to include backyard hardscape of a bricked sitting area adjacent to the outdoor terrace, a greenspace with new sod and trees in the back, and new sod and plantings in the front which allows for a great play area. The coach house is now rented short term. There is also a private space on the 3rd floor also which can be a nanny suite.

Residential For Sale

5235 S University Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60615

  • Bedrooms : 7
  • Bathrooms : 7
  • Square Footage: 7,000 Sqft
$2,795,000
Listing ID#12575960
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Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 12575960
Price : $2,795,000
Bedrooms : 7
Rooms : 13
Bathrooms : 7
Half Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 7,000 Sqft
Year Built : 1904
Lot Size : 0.28 Acre
Full Bathrooms : 6
Listing Status : Active
Roof
Roof : Slate
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Open Dates
  • 1. 2026-04-25 (Start time: 2026-04-25T16:00:00Z - End time: 2026-04-25T19:00:00Z)