Sophisticated urban living in the heart of the University of Chicago community. When David Swan designed this residence on Kimbark Avenue in 1985, his Post-Modern house replicated the rhythmic quality of other older houses on the block. However Swan used a series of geometric solids and voids to do so, that today blend beautifully into the streetscape. The home he created is a jewel, with broad windows encompassing the surrounding landscape and interiors that provide sizable volumes for each member of a family to find their own space. Situated in a coveted location, the house is contemporary yet malleable to a number of styles within. 5748 has been beautifully transformed by the current owner; windows have been replaced, Pella doors are new, hardwood floors redone, while a continuity of color palette and design flows through each of the four levels. The stunning high-end kitchen opens onto a family room, providing a space that is perfect for entertaining, with vistas out to the lushly landscaped patio and BBQ area. On the second level there are four bedrooms with high end and ingeniously designed custom closets in each, two new bathrooms and a large laundry. Sun porches and decks add additional welcome and private areas for summer enjoyment. The master suite encompasses the entire third level, with a separate office and fabulous bath - truly a room with a view. A dressing area and two walk-in closets add to the amenities. Full finished basement and, a necessity for this location, the requisite garage and parking pad. Meticulously cared for and a fresh departure from the surrounding Gothic structures of the University of Chicago, this house is move-in ready. A home where you can write the next chapter of it's extraordinary history.
Listed by Susan O'Connor• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Susan O'Connor• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago (Sept 23, 2023 at 12:26am)
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Home facts
Property Type
Detached Single Family, 3 Stories
Baths
4 full, 2 partial
Year Built
1985
Style
Contemporary
Community
Hyde Park
Lot Size
4,334 Sq. Ft.
Price insights
Redfin Estimate
$2,190,326
Price/Sq.Ft.
$548
Redfin Estimate for 5748 S Kimbark Ave
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$2,190,326
−$110K since sold in 2020 • Last updated 09/23/2023 12:30 am
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GreatSchools Summary Rating
5/10
Ray Elementary School
Public, PreK-8 • Serves this home • 0.1mi
8/10
Kenwood Academy High School
Public, 7-12 • Serves this home • 1.0mi
-/10
Univ of Chicago Charter Schools
Charter, K-12 • Nearby school • 0.3mi
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Around this home
Transportation near 5748 S Kimbark Ave
79/100
Very walkable
Walk Score®
64/100
Good transit
Transit Score®
86/100
Very bikeable
Bike Score®
Climate risks
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Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Moderate
20% chance of flooding in next 30 years
Fire Factor - Minimal
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
Heat Factor - Moderate
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Wind Factor - Minor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Real estate market insights for 5748 S Kimbark Ave
5748 S Kimbark Ave is a 4,000 square foot house on a 4,334 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. This home is currently off market - it last sold on October 29, 2020 for $2,300,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 37 photos of 5748 S Kimbark Ave.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's Chicago data, we estimate the home's value is $2,190,326
When was this home built and last sold?
5748 S Kimbark Ave was built in 1985 and last sold on October 29, 2020 for $2,300,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 5748 S Kimbark Ave would rent for between $6,477 and $9,268.
The full address for this home is 5748 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637.
What's the housing market like in South Side?
The South Side housing market is not very competitive. Homes in South Side receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 75 days. The median sale price of a home in South Side was $335K last month, down 14.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Side is $154, up 3.0% since last year.