Description
This beautifully updated and spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offers an ideal blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. Perfectly situated just steps from the heart of the University of Chicago campus, this home occupies the entire high first floor of a classic Prairie School-influenced brick building. Enjoy abundant natural light and tranquil views from every room in this bright and airy residence. Rich with original character and freshly painted, the unit features hardwood floors throughout, a striking Roman brick fireplace, and gleaming woodwork that adds warmth and elegance. The kitchen has been enlarged and the bathrooms have been tastefully renovated. Additional conveniences include air conditioning, a large shared laundry, generous basement storage, a lush shared yard, and a dedicated one-car garage. This self-managed, well-maintained building offers a strong, stable association in a picturesque, residential neighborhood – perfect for those seeking charm, space, and a prime location in one of Chicago’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. Welcome home!
- Listing Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Details
Updated on September 9, 2025 at 10:51 am- Property ID: MRD12441359
- Price: $680,000
- Property Size: 2000 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Year Built: 1913
- Property Type: Multi Family
- Property Status: Contingent
- HOA Fees: 800
- Parking Total: 1
- Parcel Number: 20142160511001
- Water Source: Lake Michigan,Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer,Storm Sewer
- Buyer Agent MLS Id: MRD174898
- Days On Market: 4
- Purchase Contract Date: 2025-09-08
- Basement Bath(s): No
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 4
- Tax Annual Amount: 1057.57
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Asoc. Provides: Heat,Water,Gas,Parking,Insurance,Exterior Maintenance,Scavenger
- Appliances: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood
- Parking Features: Concrete,Shared Driveway,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Room Type: Heated Sun Room
- Directions: Dorchester is a one way south from 55th Street. Street parking; easier when the university is not in session.
- Buyer Office MLS ID: MRD18688
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Elementary School: Ray Elementary School
- Township: Hyde Park
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- Contingency: Attorney/Inspection
- Interior Features: Storage
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 5712 S Dorchester
- City Chicago
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60637
- Country Cook
Overview
- Multi Family
- 4
- 2
- 2000
- 1913
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