$429,900

5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60615

$5,105
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,846 sqft
$233 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2

Hyde Park vintage move-in perfection! Gorgeous, meticulously restored 4bed/2bath home in an A+ location in the heart of the neighborhood! This condo was lovingly restored over the last 25 years with INCREDIBLE ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!! All the beautiful vintage charm was kept while seamlessly integrating modern updates: 4 mini splits for AC, in-unit laundry, gut rehabbed kitchen and baths + new windows on ALL FOUR SIDES. A beautiful foyer with cute built-in boot closet and grand living room space welcome you into the home. High ceilings, refinished hardwood floors and carefully restored millwork throughout. An elegant decorative fireplace with built-in bookcases and bay windows overlooks pretty Dorchester Ave in the living room. Huge separate dining room with box beam ceiling, bay windows, and arched details accommodates a large table. Both baths tastefully renovated in 2020; master bathroom with subway tile, Pottery Barn lighting, shelves, hooks and Kohler fixtures. Truly 4 bedrooms with great closet space in all rooms. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet. Excellent split-bedroom layout for lots of privacy with a zigzag hallway with large closet. Bedrooms two and three are spacious as well with good light and storage. The small fourth bedroom has its own en-suite bath making it a perfect guest room or home office. Modern white kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and lots of storage plus a cute two-seat breakfast bar overlooking sunny east-facing deck. Original butler's pantry between kitchen and dining room makes a great bar. Big back deck off kitchen overlooks the fully fenced large backyard and garden. Walking distance to CTA, Metra, U of C and lake! Just around the corner from Philz Coffee, Mesler, Virtue and all the great shops and dining on 53rd Street! Monthly rental parking available nearby!

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingWall Unit(s), Zoned
Size1,846 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1900
ParkingOff Alley, Other, Parking Lot, Off Site, Leased
MLS #12364955
FireplaceDecorative

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • Fireplace: Decorative
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Off Alley, Other, Parking Lot, Off Site, Leased
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Zoned
  • List Price: $429,900
  • Price/SqFt: $232
  • HOA Amount: $580
  • HOA Frequency: Monthly
  • Directions: Just north of corner of 53rd and Dorchester
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,846 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 12364955
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 763-0200
  • Listing Agent: Karl Vogel

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Nearby schools

5

Shoesmith Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.3 mi

1330 E 50th St

4

Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood

Public Charter PK-5

0.8 mi

1119 E 46th St

5

Robinson Elementary School

Public District PK-3

1.2 mi

4225 S Lake Park Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,429. Most Chicago, IL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

55%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

80%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

6%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
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Frequently asked questions

About 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2

The listing price of 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 property is $429,900.

The property 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 is a condo located in Chicago, Illinois, 60615.

Active Listing: 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 are: Shoesmith Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Robinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Murray Elementary Language Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Harte Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ray Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kenwood Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), King College Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

The property at 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 is 1,846 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 is 1900.

This home is located at 5225 S Dorchester Ave Unit 2 in Chicago, IL and zip code 60615 in the Hyde Park neighborhood. This 1,846 square foot home was built in 1900. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $429,900.

While more than 901 listings in Chicago, IL in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 351 listings sold at asking price, and more than 879 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Chicago, IL between March and April 2025 increased by 19.8%. In April 2025 median list price was $374,309 and the average listing age was 31 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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