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Chicago, IL 60637,5626 S Woodlawn AVE
Chicago, IL 60637,5626 S Woodlawn AVE
Chicago, IL 60637,5626 S Woodlawn AVE
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Jaime Birks

Jaime Birks

+1(708) 259-6242
$4,100,000
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,300 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,300 sqft

Price per Sqft $650

MLS Listing ID 12355933

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1911

Annual Tax Amount $25,086

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 9,570 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 54 X 178

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Chi - Hyde Park

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Full

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Decorative

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Roof Type Slate

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick,Limestone, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Brick,Limestone

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Ray Elementary School

School District 299 , 299, 299

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Susan O'Connor • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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