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5421 S HYDE PARK Boulevard
Chicago IL 60615 US

$1,675,000

Active Listing ID 12726797
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10 bed
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6,722 square feet
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6.00 Bath (5 Full , 1 Half)
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$1,675,000

Active Listing ID 12726797
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5421 S HYDE PARK Boulevard 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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Property Features

  • Facts
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Other
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood
  • Roof Type: Asphalt, Rubber
  • Heating Fuels: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Additional Features
  • Basement
  • Fireplace
  • Patio

School Information

  • School
  • Bret Harte Elementary School(Elementary)

Property

  • propertytype: Residential
  • propertysubtype: Other
  • listprice: 1675000
  • unparsedaddress: 5421 S HYDE PARK Boulevard
  • postalcity: Chicago
  • stateorprovince: IL
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 60615
  • bathroomsfull: 5
  • bathroomshalf: 1
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • livingarea: 6722
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 41.79741
  • longitude: -87.583589
  • listagentfullname: Robert Wessel
  • listagentemail: rob@ameritech.net
  • listagentkey: 3yd-MREDIL-225135
  • listagentmlsid: 225135
  • listagentpreferredphone: (630) 258-2230
  • listagentofficephone: 6302582230
  • listofficekey: 3yd-MREDIL-26788
  • listofficemlsid: 26788
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: MREDIL
  • yearbuilt: 1917
  • listingcontractdate: 2026-08-07
  • countyorparish: Cook
  • parcelnumber: 20121140060000
  • elementaryschool: Bret Harte Elementary School
  • elementaryschooldistrict: 299
  • middleorjuniorschooldistrict: 299
  • highschooldistrict: 299
  • cooling: Central Air
  • constructionmaterials: Brick
  • flooring: Hardwood
  • heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • fireplaceyn: True
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 3
  • parkingtotal: 2
  • parkingfeatures: Garage
  • roof: Asphalt, Rubber
  • waterfrontyn: False
  • franchiseaffiliation: None
  • windowfeatures: Screens
  • architecturalstyle: Other
  • rooms: Bedroom 7, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 10, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 6, Bedroom 8, Family Room, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 9
  • patioandporchfeatures: Deck
  • basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: False
  • internetconsumercommentyn: True
  • location: -87.58359, 41.79741
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Listing Changed: 8/10/2026 2:18:25 AM GMT
Source Updated Date: 8/12/2026 12:47:41 PM GMT

Courtesy of: Robert Wessel, R. C. Wessel & Associates, Ltd, rob@ameritech.net

Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.