5490 S South Shore Drive #2N — Chicago, IL 60615
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Chicago, IL 60615

5490 S South Shore Drive #2N

$585,000
5 beds · 4 baths · 5,000 sqft
$65,000 below original 15 days on market
01About this home

MOTIVATED SELLER! Huge price drop, and seller offers to cover FOUR MONTHS of assessments, which include taxes, with an acceptable offer! Stunning in its grandeur, this vintage beauty on the park fits the bill for entertaining in style, as well as comfortable living. 5000 square feet allows for a welcoming entryway, gracious living room, beautiful sunroom, spacious and lovely dining room, each room flowing seamlessly into the next. There are five bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a pretty powder room. The primary suite is expansive, including a sitting room/library, gorgeous bathroom, and plenty of closets, including a huge walk in. The kitchen is generous, with loads of butcher block counter space and cabinets, Gaggenau oven, new Wolf cooktop, and SubZero refrigerator. The washer and dryer are off the kitchen, on the way to the service elevator. Built in 1917 by renowned architects, Rapp & Rapp, the Jackson Shore Apartments anchor Hyde Park at the lakefront. Excellent management on site, with lovely staff, including reception, security, and on-site engineer. The roof was replaced in 2020. There is a fitness center, playroom, a back garden that may be reserved for events and has a play structure, grill, and outdoor furniture. Assessments are $5287/month, and include TAXES, heat, cable/WiFi, internet, snow removal, etc. No pet restrictions, and rentals are not allowed. Enjoy proximity to the University of Chicago, Lab School, Lake Michigan and parks, the Metra & DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$585,000
List price
5,000
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1917
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
15
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigerator
Parking
Off SiteLeasedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
H High school
Kenwood Academy High School
Chicago, IL
  • The Cove Lounge 250 ft
  • Litehouse Whole Food Grill 900 ft
  • The Snail 0.2 mi
  • Siam Thai Cuisine 0.2 mi
  • Dawn A.M. Eatery 0.3 mi
  • Huaraches Mexican Restaurant 0.3 mi
  • Quick Snacks 1000 ft
  • Open Produce 0.2 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.4 mi
  • Harper Foods 0.5 mi
  • BP Shop 0.6 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.6 mi
  • Burnham Playground 550 ft
  • Cornell Park 0.2 mi
  • Harold Washington Park Playlot 0.4 mi
  • Spruce Park 0.5 mi
  • Spruce Playlot 0.5 mi
  • Music Court 0.5 mi
  • Belly Up 0.3 mi
  • Sip & Savor 0.3 mi
  • Stan's Donuts & Coffee 0.3 mi
  • Sweet Drip Dessert Cafe 0.3 mi
  • Starbucks 0.5 mi
  • Stan's Donuts & Coffee 0.5 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 13, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$585,000
−$65,000
Apr 29, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$650,000
Jan 23, 2025
Sold
Coldwell Banker Realty · 374 days on market
$650,000
Jul 17, 2007
Sold
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff · 195 days on market
$855,000
Feb 23, 2007
Sold
Century 21 Kennedy Ryan, Et Al · 346 days on market
$700,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · India Whiteside · 773-391-1128
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12619094
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