Address
5806 S Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL
Price
$ 1,685,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#11949690
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityChicago
  • AreaCHI - Hyde Park
  • NeighborhoodHyde Park
  • Zip60637
  • Style
  • Year Built1951
  • Taxes$ 24868
  • Price$ 1,685,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage3324
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Built in 1951, this modernist icon, was one of 12 individual houses designed by Bertrand Goldberg, an architect best known for his Marina City and River City projects downtown Chicago. Goldberg's inspiration was Le Corbusier's project for Dom-Ino house from 1914-15. Open floor plan modular structure pioneered by Le Corbusier is at the core of Goldberg's spectacular design. Four cylindrical columns at the corners of the building support three concrete slabs for the floors and roof. This house's dramatic suspended staircase extends the full height of the building and adds to its airy quality. Helstein House, named after Ralph and Rachel Helstein who commissioned it, was always meant to stand out. Built in a back of a large property, its geometric form, constructed out of concrete with three levels of expansive, light-filled space, was an ultimate departure from traditional American home design.Over the years the house went through some alterations but it didn't lose its original character. The home's present owners closed off the outdoor terrace designed by Goldberg and created a fabulous library/family room connected to the outside garden through oversized windows. The ground level includes a full size bathroom, laundry, storage room and added by the present sellers a 2 car garage. Goldberg's design placed the traditionally main floor living space on the second level with huge living/dining room spanning two floors on one side while three bedrooms and one full bath are on the other side of the staircase. 2022-23 renovation made this space even more flowing by opening the galley kitchen to the two story dining area. The top floor is a loft style space with a partially open bedroom, sitting room/office, large dressing/closet space area and a newly renovated bathroom. The present owners respected the original design which can be easily altered to give more privacy. This unique house sits in the back of an unusually large parcel, with big front and side yards. Next to the attached garage there is additional parking space for two cars on which one can build a second two-car garage (the city already gave the permit once) . Living among trees, hearing birds one can forget that this fabulous house is located in the heart of Hyde Park, walking distance to Lab School and UChicago but also, just 20 minutes away from downtown Chicago.

Price History
3/21/2024 Listed $1,685,000

General Features

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Rubber
Appliances Range,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood
Exterior Features Balcony
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Year Built 1951
Township Hyde Park
Tax Year 2021
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 12
Status Active
Directions 59th street West to Blackstone Ave.,right on Blackstone Ave. going North. Property is located on the West side of the street.
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Hyde Park
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Blackstone
Tax Annual Amount 24868.84
Virtual Tour https://tours.databasedads.com/4601188/5806-S-Blackstone-Avenue-Chicago-IL?u=1
Days on Market 7
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement None
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Full Baths 3
Street Suffix Avenue
Laundry Features In Unit
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Office,Library,Sitting Room,Foyer,Storage,Office,Utility Room-1st Floor
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 4
Basement None

Exterior Features

Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 50X135
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Attached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Glass,Concrete

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 60637

Price
AVG $640K
$1.69M
Taxes
AVG $6,456
$24,868
Visits
AVG 196
148
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1928
1951

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