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6557 S University Avenue

6557 S University Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

4

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,900-2,000 sqft

Description

6557 S University Avenue is a two-story brick building located in the urban setting of Chicago. Constructed in 1900, this property reflects the architectural styles of the early 20th century, showcasing classic brickwork and sturdy construction materials that have stood the test of time. This historical structure houses multiple units, each offering unique living spaces that align with urban lifestyle demands. The building, though not waterfront, is strategically positioned to provide quick access to nearby amenities and public transportation routes, linking residents to key areas in the city. Residents at 6557 S University Avenue benefit from proximity to local urban parks, providing green space and leisure activities. Although the building itself lacks modern-day facilities such as fitness centers or pools, its location more than compensates, being surrounded by a vibrant community offering dining, retail, and educational institutions. The property sits within the 60637 area, known for its blend of historical charm and city life, making it a favorable option for those valuing both convenience and architectural heritage. Its unique location provides a blend of historical allure and accessibility, catering to a diverse range of residents.

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6557 S University Avenue

6557 S University Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

4

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,900-2,000 sqft

Description

6557 S University Avenue is a two-story brick building located in the urban setting of Chicago. Constructed in 1900, this property reflects the architectural styles of the early 20th century, showcasing classic brickwork and sturdy construction materials that have stood the test of time. This historical structure houses multiple units, each offering unique living spaces that align with urban lifestyle demands. The building, though not waterfront, is strategically positioned to provide quick access to nearby amenities and public transportation routes, linking residents to key areas in the city. Residents at 6557 S University Avenue benefit from proximity to local urban parks, providing green space and leisure activities. Although the building itself lacks modern-day facilities such as fitness centers or pools, its location more than compensates, being surrounded by a vibrant community offering dining, retail, and educational institutions. The property sits within the 60637 area, known for its blend of historical charm and city life, making it a favorable option for those valuing both convenience and architectural heritage. Its unique location provides a blend of historical allure and accessibility, catering to a diverse range of residents.

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Description

6557 S University Avenue is a two-story brick building located in the urban setting of Chicago. Constructed in 1900, this property reflects the architectural styles of the early 20th century, showcasing classic brickwork and sturdy construction materials that have stood the test of time. This historical structure houses multiple units, each offering unique living spaces that align with urban lifestyle demands. The building, though not waterfront, is strategically positioned to provide quick access to nearby amenities and public transportation routes, linking residents to key areas in the city. Residents at 6557 S University Avenue benefit from proximity to local urban parks, providing green space and leisure activities. Although the building itself lacks modern-day facilities such as fitness centers or pools, its location more than compensates, being surrounded by a vibrant community offering dining, retail, and educational institutions. The property sits within the 60637 area, known for its blend of historical charm and city life, making it a favorable option for those valuing both convenience and architectural heritage. Its unique location provides a blend of historical allure and accessibility, catering to a diverse range of residents.

6557 S University Avenue Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$300,000($158/Sqft.)

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Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold0 Sold
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Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days

Average HOA fees per sqft-

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Unit Availability

High
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Unit Demand

Medium
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6557 S University Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 104104200032582019-04-17
MLS#: 10275751
Closed$190,000
Unit 104
104

3 Beds

2 Baths

2000 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2019-04-17Closed$190,000
MLS#: 10275751
Days On Market58
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Amenities

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
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Amenities

Covered Porch

Covered Porch

Policies

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

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Nearby Schools

6557 S University Avenue is situated close to local schools in Woodlawn, Chicago. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

Wadsworth Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
6650 S Ellis Ave|0.21 miles away

Woodlawn Elementary Community School

B-
Public|Grades PK–6
6657 S Kimbark Ave|0.23 miles away

Univ of Chicago Charter-Woodlawn

D+
Public|Grades 6–12
6300 S University ...|0.35 miles away

Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus

--
Private|Grades 1–8
6254 S Ellis Ave|0.41 miles away

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
6245 S Ingleside A...|0.44 miles away

Mount Carmel High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
6410 S Dante Ave|0.48 miles away
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Schools

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Description

6557 S University Avenue is situated close to local schools in Woodlawn, Chicago. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

Wadsworth Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
6650 S Ellis Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Woodlawn Elementary Community School

B-
Public|Grades PK–6
6657 S Kimbark Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Univ of Chicago Charter-Woodlawn

D+
Public|Grades 6–12
6300 S University ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus

--
Private|Grades 1–8
6254 S Ellis Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
6245 S Ingleside A...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Mount Carmel High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
6410 S Dante Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Till Math and Science Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
6543 S Champlain A...|Less than 1 Mile Away

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1415 E 70th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carnegie Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1414 E 61st Pl|Less than 1 Mile Away

Hyde Park Academy High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
6220 S Stony Islan...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Revere Elementary School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
1010 E 72nd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Noble St Charter-Comer College Preparatory

D+
Public|Grades 6–12
7131 S South Chica...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Manor Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
7037 S Rhodes Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Parkside Elementary Community Academy

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
6938 S East End Av...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Yccs-Progressive Leadership Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
6620 S Dr Martin L...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Fiske Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
6020 S Langley Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Ryan Banks Academy

--
Private|Grades 7–8
6620 S King Dr|Less than 1 Mile Away

Univ of Chicago Lab School

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

Dulles Elementary School

F
Public|Grades KG–8
6311 S Calumet Ave|1.01 Miles Away

Tanner Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
7350 S Evans Ave|1.09 Miles Away

Madison Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades KG–8
7433 S Dorchester ...|1.12 Miles Away

Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten

--
Private|Grades PK–5
6725 S Jeffery Blv...|1.16 Miles Away

Ray Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
5631 S Kimbark Ave|1.20 Miles Away

Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7120 S Calumet Ave|1.21 Miles Away

Brownell Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–6
6741 S Michigan Av...|1.22 Miles Away

Art in Motion Charter School

--
Public|Grades 7–9
7415 S East End Av...|1.32 Miles Away

Cics - Washington Pk Campus

B+
Public|Grades KG–8
110 E 61st St|1.34 Miles Away

Chicago Seventy-Day Adventist Elementary School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7008 S Michigan Av...|1.35 Miles Away

St Paul Lutheran School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7621 S Dorchester ...|1.37 Miles Away

O'Keefe Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades KG–8
6940 S Merrill Ave|1.38 Miles Away

Harte Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
1556 E 56th St|1.41 Miles Away

Hirsch Metropolitan High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
7740 S Ingleside A...|1.47 Miles Away

Bouchet Math and Science Academy Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades KG–8
7355 S Jeffery Blv...|1.50 Miles Away

Betty Shabazz International Charter School

D-
Public|Grades KG–8
7823 S Ellis Ave|1.58 Miles Away

Deneen Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
7240 S Wabash Ave|1.59 Miles Away

South Shore International College Prep High School

B-
Public|Grades 12–12
1955 E 75th St|1.60 Miles Away

Kozminski Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
936 E 54th St|1.62 Miles Away

Murray Elementary Language Academy

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
5335 S Kenwood Ave|1.62 Miles Away

Futureworld Nfp

--
Private|Grades KG–9
1744 E 55th St|1.63 Miles Away

Carter Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
5740 S Michigan Av...|1.64 Miles Away

Dyett High School

--
Public|Grades 12–12
|1.71 Miles Away

Burke Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
5356 S King Dr|1.79 Miles Away

Parker Elementary Community Academy

D
Public|Grades PK–8
6800 S Stewart Ave|1.82 Miles Away

Barbara a Sizemore Campus

D
Public|Grades KG–8
6547 S Stewart Ave|1.87 Miles Away

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5235 S Cornell Ave|1.87 Miles Away

Ruggles Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades KG–8
7831 S Prairie Ave|1.87 Miles Away

Englewood STEM High School

--
Public|Grades 9–10
6835 S Normal Blvd|1.88 Miles Away

Avalon Park Elementary School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
8045 S Kenwood Ave|1.88 Miles Away

City Elementary School

--
Private|Grades 1–8
1100 E Hyde Park B...|1.91 Miles Away

Urban Preparatory Charter Academy Englewood High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
6201 S Stewart Ave|1.92 Miles Away

Transit

With nearby public transportation, 6557 S University Avenue offers strong connectivity across Chicago. Access to Bus, Rail within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

1111 East 60th Street

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

51st Street & Champlain

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

51st Street & Cottage Grove

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

51st Street & Drexel Square

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

51st Street & Evans

1.93 miles away|37 min walk
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Transit

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Description

With nearby public transportation, 6557 S University Avenue offers strong connectivity across Chicago. Access to Bus, Rail within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

1111 East 60th Street

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

51st Street & Champlain

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

51st Street & Cottage Grove

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

51st Street & Drexel Square

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

51st Street & Evans

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

51st Street & Forrestville

2 miles away|39 min walk

51st Street & St. Lawrence

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

5200 S King Drive

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

5200 S S Hyde Park

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

5440 S S Hyde Park

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

55th - 56th - 57th St.

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Blackstone

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Cottage Grove

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

55th Street & Dorchester

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Drexel

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Ellis

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Hyde Park Blvd

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

55th Street & Kenwood

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Kimbark

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Lake Park

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

55th Street & Payne Drive

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

55th Street & University

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

55th Street & Woodlawn

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

57th St.

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

5800 S Ellis

0.99 miles away|20 min walk

5800 S Stony Island

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

59th Street & Drexel

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

59th Street & Ellis

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

59th Street & Kimbark

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

59th Street & LaSalle

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

59th Street & Perry

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

59th Street & Princeton

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

59th Street & State

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

59th Street & Wells

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

59th Street & Wentworth

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

59th St. (U. of Chicago)

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

60th Street & Cottage Grove

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

60th Street & Ellis

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

60th Street & Indiana

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

60th Street & Kenwood

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

60th Street & Kimbark

0.78 miles away|16 min walk

60th Street & State

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

60th Street & Stony Island

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

60th Street & University

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

60th Street & Woodlawn

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

61st Street & Cottage Grove

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

61st Street & Eberhart

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

61st Street & Ellis

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

61st Street & Indiana

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Woodlawn

Woodlawn, nestled in Cook County, IL, boasts a vibrant community rich in history and cultural diversity. Home to the renowned University of Chicago, it offers a host of intellectual and cultural opportunities. The neighborhood features beautiful parks, such as the historic Midway Plaisance, ideal for leisurely strolls and outdoor activities. Residents can enjoy a variety of local eateries and shops, adding to the area's charm. Commuting is a breeze with convenient access to public transportation options, including the Metra and several bus lines, connecting you effortlessly to greater Chicago.

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Neighbourhood Description

Woodlawn, nestled in Cook County, IL, boasts a vibrant community rich in history and cultural diversity. Home to the renowned University of Chicago, it offers a host of intellectual and cultural opportunities. The neighborhood features beautiful parks, such as the historic Midway Plaisance, ideal for leisurely strolls and outdoor activities. Residents can enjoy a variety of local eateries and shops, adding to the area's charm. Commuting is a breeze with convenient access to public transportation options, including the Metra and several bus lines, connecting you effortlessly to greater Chicago.

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6557 S University Avenue Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

18.1%

15–29 Years

27.65%

30–44 Years

19.53%

45–59 Years

16.59%

60+ Years

18.13%

Commute

31.56%

Transit

8.39%

Walk

48.75%

Drive

0.83%

Bike

Housing Ownership

22.28%

Owner Occupied

77.72%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
21%
Multi Family
6.7%
Single Person
47.3%
Multi Person
52.7%

Average Income

Household:$3,410,813.66 /yr

Individual:$2,373,849.89 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree15.05%
High School College24.93%
Diploma8.01%
Post Graduate10.26%
Others41.76%
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Education

Diploma8.01%
Post Graduate10.26%
Others41.76%
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