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Welcome to 5626 South Woodlawn Avenue - a gracious and architecturally significant residence nested within the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, one of Chicago's most historic and vibrant communities. One of two houses designed in 1911 by the esteemed firm of Riddle & Riddle - this was personal home of architect Herbert Riddle. Crafted with a distinctly French elegance, the remarkable entrance canopy evokes Hector Guimard's iconic Paris Metro stations. Gracefully arched windows and Art Nouveau railings further enrich the home's refined facade. Offering over 6,000 square feet of living space, the layout reflects the influence of European sensibilities on Riddle's work. The Living Room overlooks the garden and provides a tranquil retreat in the French tradition, while the formal Dining Room is positioned at the front of the home in the practice of 18th-century English custom. Now thoroughly renovated, the home seamlessly blends its architectural heritage with modern sophistication. In 2019 the current owners undertook a project that was comprehensive: it included a structural renovation for a new kitchen, new spa-inspired baths, updated lighting, new and refinished hardwood floors, and modern essentials like updated electrical, waterproofed basement, a new boiler, and water filtration system. At the heart of the floor plan, the dramatic, high-end kitchen anchors the home and features top-of-the-line appliances and sophisticated finishes, offering both style and functionality. The kitchen connects seamlessly to the adjacent bar, dining, and entertaining areas - complemented by a gallery, den, and private office. On the upper levels are a lavish Primary Suite that spans the width of the house, four additional bedrooms, a stunning two-story sitting room and a spacious Great Room designed with flexible options for living, working, or recreation. The partially finished lower level allows ample space for a gym, game room, laundry, mechanicals and storage. Set on an oversized lot, 5626 South Woodlawn is a rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant home that unites historic charm with modern sophistication - in the heart of one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods.
Address |
5626 S WOODLAWN
Chicago, IL 60637 |
Listing Status | Active |
Asking Price | $4,100,000 |
Original Listing | $4,100,000 @ |
Property Type | Fee Simple |
Asssessment | $0 |
HOA Features | Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
Square Footage | Not Disclosed |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Full Bathrooms | 4 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Directions | From the north, take DuSable/LakeShore Drive to the 47th, 51st or 53rd Street exit. West to the stoplight at Woodlawn Avenue, then south on Woodlawn to 5626. From the South, take the Midway Plaisance to Woodlawn Avenue, then head north to 5626. Street parking. |
Neighborhood | Hyde Park |
School District | Not Listed |
County | Cook |
Tax PIN | 20141120140000 |
Property Tax | $25,087 for the year 2023 |
Year Built | 1911 |
Laundry Location | |
Elevator | Not Listed |
Cooling | Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity |
Heating | Natural Gas |
Sewer/Septic | Public Sewer |
Fireplaces | Decorative (3) |
Additional Parcels | No |
Appliances | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
Association Fee Frequency | Not Applicable |
Basement | Partially Finished, Full |
Construction Materials | Brick, Limestone |
Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter, Stone |
High School District | 299 |
Living Area Source | Estimated |
New Construction | No |
Platform | MRED |
AOR | |
MLS Number | MRD12355933 |
Courtesy of | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago |
https://www.chicagotopcondos.com/MRD12355933
Style | Detached Single |
Material | Not Listed |
Lot Size | 54 X 178 |
Fencing | Not Listed |
Topography | Not Listed |
Roof | Slate |
Swimming Pool | Not Listed |
Parking |
Off Alley
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
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View | Not Listed |