Hampton House

About the Building

Easily one of the most attractive residential buildings in Chicago's historic Hyde Park neighborhood, the Hampton House has been around since 1918 and boasts some of the best lake views in the city. Located at 5300 S. South Shore Drive, this 12-story condo development offers 84 individual units with a number of layouts and general vicinity parking for residents' vehicles.

The units at 5300 S. South Shore Drive incorporate the basic necessities with a touch of luxury, from the handy building services and facilities to the amenities of your private abode. The building's floorplans, which include anywhere from 1 to 3+ bedrooms, come in all different square footages to suit the needs of homeowners with varying family sizes. The average master bedroom is 194 square feet, although some can be as large as 224 square feet. The second bedroom is typically 132 square feet, still a good amount of space for the growing members of the household, or a great spot for the home office. And, in case your family includes a lovable cat or dog (or fish or bird, etc.), the building is pet-friendly.

From listing to closing, the standard length of time a unit in this building stays on the market is 95 days. In regards to properties that are currently for sale, the average number of days a 1-bedroom unit has been listed for is 285. There are currently few 1-bedroom residences available in this Hyde Park development that maintain an average listing price around $167,450. In addition to the upfront price for real estate in this striking residential structure, it's helpful to know how much assessments and taxes are, since you'll be paying those on top of the mortgage. For this particular building, the average assessments are $534 per month and taxes cost $1,115 per year.