5626 S Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637

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$4,100,000
2 Days On Site

5626 S Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
6,300
SqFt
$651
/SqFt
1911
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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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.

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Price 
$4,100,000
Days On Site 
2 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
6,300 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.2197 Acres
Year Built 
1911
MLS® Number 
12355933
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$25,086.74
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.2197
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete PerimeterStone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
On SiteDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Traditional
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerRange Hood
Basement 
Partially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomMaster BedroomDecorative
Fireplaces 
3
Heating 
Natural Gas
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 10X17Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 18X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 15X11Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 14X30Level - Third
Deck 
Dimensions - 29X30Level - Main
Den 
Dimensions - 16X11Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16X18Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 20X18Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 16X30Level - Basement
Family Room 
Dimensions - 30X24Level - Third
Gallery 
Dimensions - 14X14Level - Main
Heated Sun Room 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 15X11Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Breakfast Room,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters
Laundry 
Dimensions - 11X15Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 30X16Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 24X30Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 10X15Level - Main
Recreation Rm 
Dimensions - 33X21Level - Basement
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Slate
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
CHI - Hyde Park
School District 
299
Township 
Hyde Park
Schools
School District
299
Elementary School
Ray Elementary School
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago



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