5756 S Harper Avenue, Chicago IL 60637
$1,300,000

5756 S Harper Avenue, Chicago IL 60637

$1,300,000
Active
Hyde Park Detached Single

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Property Description

Welcome to this classic 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath Victorian single-family home ideally located on the University of Chicago campus. Generously sized rooms, beautiful period details, and timeless architectural character give this home a warmth and personality that new construction simply cannot replicate. Ready for its next chapter, the home offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to make it their own. Some updating is needed, creating a rare chance to thoughtfully restore its original beauty or introduce a fresh, modern perspective while keeping the home's distinctive Victorian character front and center. Four bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family, guests, and dedicated home-office space. The eat-in kitchen overlooks a large, enclosed backyard with wonderful potential for entertaining, gardening, and outdoor living. All of this in an exceptional Hyde Park location just minutes from the lakefront and Promontory Point, 57th Streetshops and restaurants, University of Chicago, neighborhood parks, and convenient public transportation. A truly special Chicago home with incredible character, space, and potential.

Features & Information

Key Details
  • List Price $1,300,000
  • Property Taxes $28,747
  • Square Feet 3860
  • Year Built 1894
  • Status Active
  • Market Time 7

Rooms
  • Total Rooms 11
  • Number of Bedrooms 5
  • Number of Bathrooms 4.1

  • Primary Bedroom
  • Room Size 21X14
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Primary Bathroom Full

  • Bedroom 5
  • Room Size 16X13
  • Floor Level Third
  • Flooring Carpet

  • Living Room
  • Room Size 31X28
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Dining Room
  • Room Size 15X14
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Kitchen
  • Room Size 12X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

Additional Rooms

  • Breakfast Room
  • Room Size 06X05
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Library
  • Room Size 10X24
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Carpet

  • Foyer
  • Room Size 08X18
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Deck
  • Room Size 11X07
  • Floor Level Main

  • Office
  • Room Size 10X08
  • Floor Level Third
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Laundry
  • Room Size 16X10
  • Floor Level Lower

Interior Features

  • Appliances
  • Appliances Included Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood

  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heating Type Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning None

  • Fireplace
  • # of Fireplaces 1
  • Type of Fireplace Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Building Information
  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Recent Rehab No

  • Parking
  • # of Cars 0

Location
  • County Cook
  • Township Hyde Park
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property Lake Shore To E 57th Dr. Take South Cornell Drive To South Harper Avenue

  • Schools
  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District: 299
  • School Name Kenwood Academy High School

  • Property Taxes
  • Tax 28746.88
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions None
  • Parcel Identification Number 20142220490000

  • Lot Information
  • Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre

Listed by Mario Greco for Compass | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 10/27/2026 3:32 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.

Explore Hyde Park

Hyde Park is home of the prestigious University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. This once prosperous hotel and lakeside resort area on Chicago's south side is quickly returning to its former glory with new residential development and scenic waterfront landscapes. The breathtaking sliver of shoreline along Lake Michigan is usually speckled with walkers, joggers, bikers and stroller-pushers, while the museum grounds teem with visitors from around the world. The rest of Hyde Park accommodates residents and students with a diverse mix of restaurants, bookshops, historic landmarks and several seasonal events, bike tours and neighborhood street festivals. Throughout Hyde Park are stunning vintage buildings and treasured architectural gems, some designed by famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe.

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