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5527 S University Avenue

5527 S University Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637

YEAR BUILT

1921

# STORIES

4

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,111-1,211 sqft

Description

The building sits at 5527 S University Avenue in Chicago. This mid-rise structure, built in 1921, spans 4 stories with a total of 7 units. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, allowing for comfortable living arrangements. The unit sizes range from 1,111 to 1,211 square feet. Prices for the available units range from $180,000 to $188,500. The average price per square foot stands at about $198, based on sales over the last year. Recently closed sales show an average price of $181,750. Homes in this building typically stay on the market for around 78 days. Nearby amenities include an intercom system and laundry facilities. The building also features a bike room and access to bike trails, promoting an active lifestyle. Local dining options like Pizzeria Da Nella and Saucy Porka are just a short distance away. Living here means enjoying a neighborhood that blends amenities with a sense of community. The area is well-connected, making travel easier. This accessibility adds to the appeal for those who travel often. This location is near local water sources, enhancing the outdoor experience for residents. The lifestyle here combines convenience with comfort. It provides a great balance between urban living and the peacefulness of nature.

Building ImageMLS ID #12257153
Building ImageMLS ID #12329707
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5527 S University Avenue

5527 S University Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637

YEAR BUILT

1921

# STORIES

4

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,111-1,211 sqft

Description

The building sits at 5527 S University Avenue in Chicago. This mid-rise structure, built in 1921, spans 4 stories with a total of 7 units. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, allowing for comfortable living arrangements. The unit sizes range from 1,111 to 1,211 square feet. Prices for the available units range from $180,000 to $188,500. The average price per square foot stands at about $198, based on sales over the last year. Recently closed sales show an average price of $181,750. Homes in this building typically stay on the market for around 78 days. Nearby amenities include an intercom system and laundry facilities. The building also features a bike room and access to bike trails, promoting an active lifestyle. Local dining options like Pizzeria Da Nella and Saucy Porka are just a short distance away. Living here means enjoying a neighborhood that blends amenities with a sense of community. The area is well-connected, making travel easier. This accessibility adds to the appeal for those who travel often. This location is near local water sources, enhancing the outdoor experience for residents. The lifestyle here combines convenience with comfort. It provides a great balance between urban living and the peacefulness of nature.

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Description

The building sits at 5527 S University Avenue in Chicago. This mid-rise structure, built in 1921, spans 4 stories with a total of 7 units. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, allowing for comfortable living arrangements. The unit sizes range from 1,111 to 1,211 square feet. Prices for the available units range from $180,000 to $188,500. The average price per square foot stands at about $198, based on sales over the last year. Recently closed sales show an average price of $181,750. Homes in this building typically stay on the market for around 78 days. Nearby amenities include an intercom system and laundry facilities. The building also features a bike room and access to bike trails, promoting an active lifestyle. Local dining options like Pizzeria Da Nella and Saucy Porka are just a short distance away. Living here means enjoying a neighborhood that blends amenities with a sense of community. The area is well-connected, making travel easier. This accessibility adds to the appeal for those who travel often. This location is near local water sources, enhancing the outdoor experience for residents. The lifestyle here combines convenience with comfort. It provides a great balance between urban living and the peacefulness of nature.

5527 S University Avenue Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$187,450($204/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$181,750($198/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow5.61%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 3.86%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market78 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow5.61%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow3.86%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market78 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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5527 S University Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1W1W82221822025-06-25
MLS#: 12329707 		Closed$188,500
Unit 4W4W106121722025-02-27
MLS#: 12257153 		Closed$175,000
Unit 44116021622024-06-10
MLS#: 12024063 		Closed$180,000
Unit 1W
1W

2 Beds

1 Baths

822 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-06-25Closed$188,500
MLS#: 12329707
Days On Market82
Unit 4
4

2 Beds

1 Baths

1160 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-06-10Closed$180,000
MLS#: 12024063
Days On Market62
Unit 4W
4W

2 Beds

1 Baths

1061 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-02-27Closed$175,000
MLS#: 12257153
Days On Market72
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Amenities

Living at this address means enjoying a few handy amenities that cater to a modern lifestyle. Think of the convenience of an intercom system for secure communication and laundry facilities right at your fingertips; laundry day has never been easier! For those who love biking or simply want to explore, there's a bike room and nearby bike trails, adding to the allure of the outdoors.

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Amenities Description

Living at this address means enjoying a few handy amenities that cater to a modern lifestyle. Think of the convenience of an intercom system for secure communication and laundry facilities right at your fingertips; laundry day has never been easier! For those who love biking or simply want to explore, there's a bike room and nearby bike trails, adding to the allure of the outdoors.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security Door Lock(s)

Security Door Lock(s)

Laundry

Laundry

Coin Laundry

Coin Laundry

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Storage

Storage

Policies

We know how important it is to feel at home, especially when it comes to furry friends. The building welcomes both cats and dogs, making it a fantastic choice for pet lovers looking to start their next adventure in a pet-friendly environment.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
5527 S University Avenue$198/sqft.$2 /sqft.
5529 S University Avenue$159/sqft.$2 /sqft.
5527 S University Ave$198/sqft.$2 /sqft.
5529 S University Ave$159/sqft.$2 /sqft.
5510 S Woodlawn Avenue$239/sqft.$3 /sqft.
5512 S Woodlawn Ave$253/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 5527 S University Avenue.

Ray Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
5631 S Kimbark Ave|0.28 miles away

Kozminski Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
936 E 54th St|0.51 miles away

Murray Elementary Language Academy

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
5335 S Kenwood Ave|0.53 miles away

Univ of Chicago Lab School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1362 E 59th St|0.58 miles away

Harte Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1556 E 56th St|0.76 miles away

City Elementary School

--
Private|Grades 1–8
1100 E Hyde Park B...|0.81 miles away
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Schools

Ray Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
5631 S Kimbark Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kozminski Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
936 E 54th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Murray Elementary Language Academy

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
5335 S Kenwood Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Univ of Chicago Lab School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1362 E 59th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Harte Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1556 E 56th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

City Elementary School

--
Private|Grades 1–8
1100 E Hyde Park B...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Dyett High School

--
Public|Grades 12–12
|1.00 Miles Away

Shoesmith Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades KG–6
1330 E 50th St|1.01 Miles Away

Kenwood Academy High School

A-
Public|Grades 9–12
5015 S Blackstone ...|1.02 Miles Away

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5235 S Cornell Ave|1.05 Miles Away

Futureworld Nfp

--
Private|Grades KG–9
1744 E 55th St|1.08 Miles Away

Carnegie Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1414 E 61st Pl|1.08 Miles Away

Reavis Math and Science Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
834 E 50th St|1.09 Miles Away

Fiske Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
6020 S Langley Ave|1.13 Miles Away

Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
555 E 51st St|1.20 Miles Away

Bronzeville Academy Charter School

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
4930 S Cottage Gro...|1.20 Miles Away

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
6245 S Ingleside A...|1.28 Miles Away

Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus

--
Private|Grades 1–8
6254 S Ellis Ave|1.28 Miles Away

Univ of Chicago Charter-Woodlawn

D+
Public|Grades 6–12
6300 S University ...|1.29 Miles Away

Burke Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
5356 S King Dr|1.33 Miles Away

Hyde Park Academy High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
6220 S Stony Islan...|1.33 Miles Away

Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
1060 E 47th St|1.45 Miles Away

Wadsworth Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
6650 S Ellis Ave|1.48 Miles Away

Mount Carmel High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
6410 S Dante Ave|1.54 Miles Away

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

D
Public|Grades PK–8
1119 E 46th St|1.58 Miles Away

Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood

D
Public|Grades PK–5
1119 E 46th St|1.58 Miles Away

Church of God of Chicago

--
Private|Grades KG–7
4601 S Drexel Blvd|1.63 Miles Away

Carter Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
5740 S Michigan Av...|1.83 Miles Away

Till Math and Science Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
6543 S Champlain A...|1.84 Miles Away

King College Preparatory High School

A+
Public|Grades 9–12
4445 S Drexel Blvd|1.86 Miles Away

Cics - Washington Pk Campus

B+
Public|Grades KG–8
110 E 61st St|1.88 Miles Away

Dulles Elementary School

F
Public|Grades KG–8
6311 S Calumet Ave|1.89 Miles Away

Woodlawn Elementary Community School

B-
Public|Grades PK–6
6657 S Kimbark Ave|1.90 Miles Away

Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center

C
Public|Grades PK–8
5255 S State St|1.95 Miles Away

Woodson South Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
4414 S Evans Ave|1.99 Miles Away

Cambridge Classical Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
4622 S King Dr|2.04 Miles Away

Williams Medical Preparatory High School

B-
Public|Grades 9–12
4934 S Wabash Ave|2.11 Miles Away

Bronzeville Scholastic High School

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
4934 S Wabash Ave|2.12 Miles Away

Robinson Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–3
4225 S Lake Park A...|2.14 Miles Away

Yccs-Progressive Leadership Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
6620 S Dr Martin L...|2.25 Miles Away

Ryan Banks Academy

--
Private|Grades 7–8
6620 S King Dr|2.26 Miles Away

Mollison Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
4415 S Dr Martin L...|2.27 Miles Away

Sherwood Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
245 W 57th St|2.40 Miles Away

Beethoven Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
25 W 47th St|2.42 Miles Away

Fuller Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
4214 S Saint Lawre...|2.43 Miles Away

Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten

--
Private|Grades PK–5
6725 S Jeffery Blv...|2.50 Miles Away

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1415 E 70th St|2.54 Miles Away

Parkside Elementary Community Academy

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
6938 S East End Av...|2.55 Miles Away

Brownell Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–6
6741 S Michigan Av...|2.66 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

1111 East 60th Street

0.78 miles away|15 min walk

51st Street & Drexel Square

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

51st Street & Cottage Grove

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

51st Street & Evans

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

51st Street & Champlain

1.13 miles away|22 min walk
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Transit

1111 East 60th Street

0.78 miles away|15 min walk

51st Street & Drexel Square

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

51st Street & Cottage Grove

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

51st Street & Evans

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

51st Street & Champlain

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

5000 S Lake Park

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

51st Street & Forrestville

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

47th Street & Woodlawn

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

47th Street & Greenwood

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

51st Street & King Drive

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

1240 E 47th Street

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

47th Street & Ellis

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

47th Street & Lake Park

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

47th Street & Drexel

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

47th St. (Kenwood)

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

47th Street & Cottage Grove

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

47th Street & Langley

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

51st Green Line Station

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

51st

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

47th Street & St. Lawrence

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

51st Street & Indiana

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

47th Street & Vincennes

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

51st Street & Michigan

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

47th Street & King Drive

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

47th Street & Calumet

2 miles away|39 min walk

47th (Green)

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

47th-Green

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

47th Street & Prairie

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

43rd Street & Lake Park

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

43rd Street & Berkeley

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

43rd Street & Drexel

2.14 miles away|41 min walk

5000 S State

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

47th Street & Indiana

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

43rd Street & Cottage Grove

2.19 miles away|42 min walk

51st Street & Federal

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

42nd Place & Lake Park

2.22 miles away|43 min walk

4900 S State

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

47th Street & Michigan

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

43rd Street & Langley

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

43rd Street & St. Lawrence

2.3 miles away|45 min walk

43rd Street & Vincennes

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

47th Street & State

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

43rd Street & King Drive

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

43rd Street & Calumet (Green Line)

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

47th Street & Federal

2.53 miles away|49 min walk

43rd

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

43rd Green Line Station

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

40th Street & Ellis

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

43rd Street & Indiana

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 5527 S University Avenue

Hyde Park, nestled in Cook County, IL, is a vibrant neighborhood rich in history and culture. It is home to the prestigious University of Chicago, which draws scholars and students from around the world. The area boasts beautiful parks, including the scenic Promontory Point, offering stunning views of Lake Michigan. Residents and visitors enjoy an array of cafes, bookstores, and unique local shops. Public transportation is readily accessible, with Metra and CTA options providing seamless connections to downtown Chicago.

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Neighbourhood Description

Hyde Park, nestled in Cook County, IL, is a vibrant neighborhood rich in history and culture. It is home to the prestigious University of Chicago, which draws scholars and students from around the world. The area boasts beautiful parks, including the scenic Promontory Point, offering stunning views of Lake Michigan. Residents and visitors enjoy an array of cafes, bookstores, and unique local shops. Public transportation is readily accessible, with Metra and CTA options providing seamless connections to downtown Chicago.

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5527 S University Avenue Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

12.38%

15–29 Years

35.13%

30–44 Years

19.03%

45–59 Years

14.79%

60+ Years

18.67%

Commute

23.69%

Transit

21.76%

Walk

30.92%

Drive

5.54%

Bike

Housing Ownership

31.42%

Owner Occupied

68.58%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
19.13%
Multi Family
3%
Single Person
52.39%
Multi Person
47.61%

Average Income

Household:$5,672,216.56 /yr

Individual:$4,357,105.5 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree24.27%
High School College10.14%
Diploma4.41%
Post Graduate42.62%
Others18.56%
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Education

Diploma4.41%
Post Graduate42.62%
Others18.56%
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