Great Potential in Garfield Ridge! This solid brick home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a full basement with the potential for an additional half bath. Abundant windows fill the home with natural light, while hardwood floors in the bedrooms add classic character. A 2-car garage provides convenient off-street parking. Located in a beautiful Garfield Ridge neighborhood, this home is conveniently situated near excellent schools, parks, restaurants, shopping, and Midway International Airport. The property needs work and is priced accordingly, offering an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, customize, and build equity. This home is being sold AS-IS. Bring your ideas and unlock this home's tremendous potential!
Contingent
$283,000
5036 S La Crosse Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick homeFull basement
- 16 days
- 649
- 32
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rebecca Parise 708-254-1978,
Sav-More Realty, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12793591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial Exposure,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 944 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x125
Details
- Parcel number: 19092300300000
- Special conditions: Court Approval Required,Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,254
- Date on market: 10/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | Contingent | $283,000$300/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12793591 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $283,000+169.5%$300/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12793591 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/1998 | Sold | $105,000$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,119 +26.3% | $27,000 +22.7% |
| 2023 | $3,260 +714.2% | $22,000 |
| 2022 | $400 +5.6% | $22,000 |
| 2021 | $379 -87.2% | $22,000 +29.6% |
| 2020 | $2,971 -23% | $16,975 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,856 +1.7% | $19,073 |
| 2018 | $3,792 -2.4% | $19,073 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $3,884 +7.5% | $17,926 |
| 2016 | $3,614 +960% | $17,926 |
| 2015 | $341 +0.8% | $17,926 +32% |
| 2014 | $338 -0.4% | $13,578 |
| 2013 | $339 +6.8% | $13,578 -6.6% |
| 2012 | $318 -16.5% | $14,545 -18.1% |
| 2011 | $381 +10.6% | $17,760 |
| 2010 | $344 +6.5% | $17,760 |
| 2009 | $323 -10.3% | $17,760 -22.6% |
| 2008 | $360 -15.1% | $22,948 |
| 2007 | $424 -5.8% | $22,948 |
| 2006 | $451 -15.6% | $22,948 +35.7% |
| 2005 | $534 -5.6% | $16,915 |
| 2004 | $566 -12.2% | $16,915 |
| 2003 | $645 -11.6% | $16,915 +37.1% |
| 2002 | $730 -6.6% | $12,335 |
| 2001 | $781 -8.8% | $12,335 |
| 2000 | $856 -3.8% | $12,335 +8.2% |
| 1999 | $890 | $11,402 |
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Neighborhood: Vittum Park
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