For Sale: 5551 S Kimbark Avenue #14, Chicago, IL 60637. 1-bedroom 1-bath, 850 sf, 1923 HYDE PARK $175,000 begin new search
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Overview

Live in the heart of Hyde Park, where some of Chicago's best culture, dining, parks, lakefront recreation and architecture are right outside your door. Ideally located near the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, Jackson Park, the lakefront and 57th Street Beach, this home puts you close to everything that makes Hyde Park one of Chicago's most distinctive neighborhoods. Enjoy nearby restaurants, coffee shops and shopping along 53rd and 55th Streets, with convenient access to public transportation and downtown Chicago. Tucked inside a beautiful classic brick courtyard building on tree-lined Kimbark Avenue, this spacious 1-bedroom condo combines vintage Chicago character with an incredibly functional layout. Step inside to hardwood floors, abundant natural light and generously sized rooms that feel much larger than you would expect from a one-bedroom. The separate living room offers plenty of space to relax, entertain and create a dedicated work-from-home area, while the separate dining room gives you something increasingly hard to find in today's condos a true place to sit down for dinner. The kitchen features quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and plenty of cabinet space, while the oversized bedroom easily accommodates a large bed and additional furniture. Two closets provide exceptional storage, along with additional building storage, bike storage and on-site laundry. Radiant heat adds to the comfort and convenience. Whether you're looking for your first home, a city residence, or simply want to enjoy everything Hyde Park has to offer, 5551 S Kimbark #14 delivers space, character, location and value at an approachable price point. Come experience Hyde Park living and see just how much this condo has to offer.

Address 5551 S Kimbark Avenue

Unit# 14


Chicago, IL 60637
Listing Status ACTIVE
Asking Price $175,000
On Market Date $178,000 @ Aug 10, 2026
Original Entry Aug 10, 2026
Rooms
No additional rooms
Square Footage 850 sf
Flooring Hardwood
Bedrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Location
Directions Exit Lake Shore Drive at 53rd Street to East end Avenue. Take East End Ave south to 55th Street. Take 55th street west to Kimbark Avenue. South on Kimbark Avenue to address. Northeast corner of 56th Street and Kimbark Avenue. Courtyard building with entrance at back center building door. After entering lobby, access door to stairs is through lobby door to your right.
Neighborhood HYDE PARK
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Property Type Condo
Assessment $295
HOA Amenities Coin Laundry, Security Door Lock(s), Laundry, Public Bus
Listing History
Timeline Notes
Sep 2, 2026Price reduced to $175,000 #MRD12728773
Aug 26, 2026Back on market #MRD12728773
Aug 21, 2026Status changed to Active Under Contract #MRD12728773
Aug 10, 2026Listed for $178,000 #MRD12728773
Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 20142010791026
Property Tax $1,629 for the year 2025
Lake Michigan Distance 0.9 miles
Exterior
Style Attached Single
Material Not Listed
Lot Size COMMON
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Entry Steps 2
Swimming Pool Not Listed
Parking
Total Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1923
Laundry Location Common Area,Multiple Locations
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Heating Radiator(s)
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed
Interior Features Storage, Quartz Counters
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Appliances No
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Association Fee Frequency Monthly
Attached Garage No
Basement Unfinished, Storage Space, Daylight
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Cooling No
Electric Circuit Breakers
Heating No
High School District 299
Land Lease No
Laundry No
Living Area Source Estimated
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Listing Source
Platform MRED
AOR
MLS Number MRD12728773
Courtesy of eXp Realty