Location, Location, Location. Brick 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Home Ready to Move In. First Floor Features 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Kitchen Appliances and Natural Hardwood Floors. Basement Features 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Family Room, Storage and also a Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer Hookups and a Separate Area for possible 2nd Kitchen with Plumbing in place. Large Backyard is Fenced and Features Deck with Accessible Ramp Leading to Back Door and Space for Your Ideas: Garden, Dog Area and More! There's a 2nd Fridge in the 2 & 1/2 Car Garage for Your Convenience. This home sites less than 5 minutes from Midway International Airport, Interstate 55 and walking distance to Mark Twain Elementary School (CPS) and Public Transportation. Lots of nearby Dining, Entertainment, Healthcare and Shopping Options. Shown Seven Days by Appointment.
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$255,000
5121 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$263,200 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$2,325 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,200
$237,000 - $292,000
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Ozzie Gonzalez 773-282-3200,
CTS Real Estate Corp.
Bought with:
Erika Villegas
Re/Max In The Village
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12402830
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Other
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,125 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 19093000670000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 2023
Details
- Builder model: Ranch
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2026 | Listing removed | $2,300$3/sqft |
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| 12/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$3/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $255,000-3.7%$283/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $264,900$294/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Price change | $264,900-5.4%$294/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900$311/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $279,900$311/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $279,900-6.7%$311/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $299,900-4.8%$333/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $314,900-4.5%$350/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $329,900-5.7%$367/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900+118.7%$389/sqft |
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| 7/22/2015 | Sold | $160,000-0.5%$178/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Pending sale | $160,743$179/sqft |
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| 12/16/2014 | Price change | $160,743-10%$179/sqft |
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| 9/3/2014 | Price change | $178,605-10%$198/sqft |
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| 5/23/2014 | Price change | $198,450-10%$221/sqft |
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| 3/15/2014 | Price change | $220,500-10%$245/sqft |
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| 11/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $245,000+4.3%$272/sqft |
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| 4/10/2007 | Sold | $235,000+209.2%$261/sqft |
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| 2/8/1999 | Sold | $76,000$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $25,000 +19% |
| 2023 | $3,752 +3.2% | $21,000 |
| 2022 | $3,636 +2.3% | $21,000 |
| 2021 | $3,553 +23.5% | $21,000 +31.8% |
| 2020 | $2,878 -1.7% | $15,936 -11% |
| 2019 | $2,927 +1.7% | $17,906 |
| 2018 | $2,877 +12.9% | $17,906 +18.3% |
| 2017 | $2,549 +0% | $15,139 |
| 2016 | $2,549 +10.3% | $15,139 |
| 2015 | $2,310 +15.7% | $15,139 +14.3% |
| 2014 | $1,997 +2.6% | $13,247 |
| 2013 | $1,947 +0.1% | $13,247 |
| 2012 | $1,945 -20.6% | $13,247 -22.2% |
| 2011 | $2,449 -1.8% | $17,031 |
| 2010 | $2,494 +4% | $17,031 |
| 2009 | $2,397 -18.9% | $17,031 -23.6% |
| 2008 | $2,955 +56.9% | $22,292 |
| 2007 | $1,883 +16.2% | $22,292 |
| 2006 | $1,621 -4.4% | $22,292 +41% |
| 2005 | $1,695 +1% | $15,815 |
| 2004 | $1,679 +4.4% | $15,815 |
| 2003 | $1,608 -5.4% | $15,815 +41.3% |
| 2002 | $1,700 +5.9% | $11,192 |
| 2001 | $1,604 -23.7% | $11,192 |
| 2000 | $2,102 +22.7% | $11,192 +3.4% |
| 1999 | $1,713 | $10,828 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Twain Elementary School
- Middle: Twain Elementary School
- High: Kennedy High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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