5300 S Shore Dr

Hampton House is a landmark 12-story, 1918-built full-service condominium in Hyde Park, steps from the lakefront and directly across from Harold Washington Park. The masonry façade and an elegant marble lobby with period detailing underscore the building’s historic character. Interior common areas include a staffed 24-hour doorperson, doorman-monitored entry, elevator service, on-site manager and building engineer, and an attended receiving room. Individual residences are large, traditionally planned units ranging from one-bedroom layouts to four-bedroom apartments, often featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, built-in bookcases and buffets, generous storage and multiple walk-in closets. Units commonly offer renovated kitchens with granite counters, ample pantry space, and updated bathrooms; many emphasize long sightlines, sunlit corner exposures and lake or park views. Building services and systems have been recently refreshed with boiler and elevator work, tuckpointing and updated HVAC or central air installations in many homes. Resident conveniences include rentable on-site parking, designated storage rooms, coin laundry and a bike room; exterior features add a monitored entry and an outdoor grill area. The building’s location provides immediate access to museums, trails, public transit, grocery stores, University of Chicago facilities, and a dense mix of restaurants and shops that define Hyde Park’s walkable, culturally active neighborhood lifestyle.