5618 S Prairie Ave #2, Chicago, IL, 60637
About This Home
Welcome to 5618 S Prairie Ave, Unit 2 - a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated residence in the heart of Chicago's historic Washington Park neighborhood. This bright and spacious unit offers a smart, functional layout with generous room sizes, high ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. The home features a modern kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Comfortable bedrooms provide great closet storage, while the bathroom is clean and well-appointed with timeless finishes. Hardwood floors and neutral tones create a warm, move-in-ready feel. Conveniently located near parks, public transportation, the University of Chicago, and major expressways, this property offers an ideal blend of neighborhood charm and city accessibility. Whether you're an owner-occupant or investor, this is a fantastic opportunity to own in a growing, vibrant area. Schedule your private showing today.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2020
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Laundry Closet
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13X14
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley),Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 16
- Dimensions: 4X4
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17X12
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8X4
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 20151100271005
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned,Off Alley,Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $834 | $10,008 |
| Home Insurance * | $287 | $3,444 |
| Property Taxes | $237 | $2,844 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,488 | $17,856 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2026-04-22 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2026-03-17 | Pending sale | $175,000 |
| 2026-01-26 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2022-02-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-01-28 | Listed for rent | $1,425 |
| 2021-10-15 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-09-01 | Listed for rent | $1,425 |
| 2014-01-31 | Sold | $36,500 |
| 2013-11-30 | Listed for sale | $34,900 |
| 2008-05-23 | Listing removed | $189,500 |
| 2008-05-17 | Price change | $189,500 |
| 2008-05-11 | Listed for sale | $199,500 |
| 2003-01-17 | Sold | $119,500 |
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