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6557 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Woodlawn, Far South Chicago, Chicago
Building in Woodlawn
3 Stories
Built in 1903
6557 S University Avenue - Photo 1
6557 S University Avenue, Apt ...
Woodlawn, Far South Chicago, Chicago
$2,300
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
By Kimberly Chang
Welcome to 6557 South University Avenue, a building located in Woodlawn, Far South Chicago, Chicago in Chicago, IL. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1903. There are a total of 3 floors. Finally, 6557 South University Avenue was most recently sold on Apr 1, 2021 for $1,550,000. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $55,070. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $724,930. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $780,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $78,000. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $5,507. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Year Built
1903
Effective Year Built
1903
Building Count
1
Bedroom Count
0
Building Condition
unknown
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
unknown
Building Style
Multifamily
Exterior Walls Type
unknown
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
unknown
Roof Cover Type
unknown
Floor Count
3
Living Units
12
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
unknown
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
unknown
Parking Space Count
0
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Subdivision
WOODLAWN RIDGE
Land Acres
0.14
Standard Land Use Code
Apartments (generic)
County Land Use Code
unknown
Legal Description 1
(WOODLAWN)(RIDGE) SUB OF SH NW SEC 23-38-14
Ownership
Current Owner
DL 6557 S MINERVA LLC
Current Owner's Name
DL 6557 S MINERVA LLC
Previous Owner
6557 SOUTH MINERVA LLC
Previous Owner's Name
6557 SOUTH MINERVA LLC
Owner Address - City
CHICAGO
Owner Address - State
IL
Owner Address - ZIP Code
60606
Owner Before Previous Owner
SOUTH COLES LLC
Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator
Yes
Neighborhood
School District Name
Chicago Public School District 299
Census Tract
834400
Census Block Code
3003
Census Group
3
Census Year
2018
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
176
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI
Census - County FIPS
17031
Census - Full FIPS
170318344003003
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
16974
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
16980
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
1714000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
17
Census Tract Code
834400
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
1709930
School District - Unified - Name
Chicago Public School District 299
Zoning
Zoning
RT-4
Geography
Assessors Map Reference
016-57-01
District
70
Parcel
20-23-119-021-0000
Block
1
Lot
13
Lot Code
unknown
Meridian
SEC 23 TWN 38N RNG 14E
Municipality
HYDE PARK
Latitude
41.7752
Longitude
-87.597
FIPS
17031
Mailing Carrier Code
C017
Mailing Street Direction
W
Mailing Full Street Address
444 W LAKE ST STE 1700
Mailing House Number
444
Mailing Street Mode
ST
Mailing Street
LAKE
Mailing Unit Number
1700
Mailing Unit Type
STE
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
0070
Old APN
20-23-119-021-0000
Geo Status Code
unknown
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-04-03 19:53:09
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 6557 South University Avenue is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Woodlawn area have a median price of $2,225. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $1,713. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $2,400. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 1,300. That means that the median price per sqft is around $2. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $1. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $2. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently no studio listings being advertised in the area.
  • There is currently a single advertised one bedroom listing.
  • There are currently a total of 17 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,600. That's $1.54 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 26 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,300. That's $1.49 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 2 four bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,425. That's $1.49 price per sqft.
About The Area
6557 South University Avenue is located in 60637. There are 49,158 people living here. There are 18,877 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3.44 people. According to the census, 74% are currently renting while 26% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 30.3 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 10% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 43.6%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $27,091. Most folks will commute by car for around 34.4 minutes. Finally, we know that 21% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 14% and 18% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Cook County, Illinois has a population of 5,227,575 people. Based on census records, there are 1,951,606 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.43 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 36.1 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 35% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 43% rent while 57% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 24% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 22% have a Bachelor's degree and 15% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 59.7%. Those employed, have a median income of $56,902. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 32.6 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Chicago, IL - IN Urban Area. The urban area is home to 8,672,319 people. A total of 3,153,810 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.4 people. About 24% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 22% have their Bachelor's and 14% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 30% of the population. Looking to move to this urban area? You'll need to look forward to commuting by car for around 31.5 minutes. Speaking of your commute, 61.2% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $63,064 per year. The median population age has been listed at 36.6 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 37% of the population while homeowners are at about 63% of the population.
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Studio Median Rent
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1BR Median Rent
$1,600
2BR Median Rent
$2,300
3BR Median Rent
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Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Wadsworth Elem School  •  0.16 mi
6650 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 8
Chicago Public School District 299
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus  •  2.54 mi  
Charter
5515 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 5 to 8
Chicago Public School District 299
6220 S Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Chicago Public School District 299
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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