Rare 5-bedroom single-family home offering plenty of space for a growing family or a great investment opportunity. Recent updates include a newer roof, ceramic tile flooring, fresh paint, and a new security screen door leading to the fully fenced backyard. The outdoor space is ideal for entertaining, gatherings, pets, or play. With solid updates already in place, this home is ready for your personal touches and design ideas to make it your own. If a fully executed contract is received by 8/31, the seller will include a stainless steel appliance package with the property at closing.
Active
$219,000
5134 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
5beds
1,039sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardFresh paintNewer roofNew security screen doorCeramic tile flooringStainless steel appliance package
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Listed by:
Brandi Hampton, ABR,MRP,PSA,SFR 312-242-1000,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12733480
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,039 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20074010370000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,010
- Annual tax amount: $848
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2015 | Listing removed | $60,000$58/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2015 | Price change | $60,000-7.7%$58/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $65,000-54.2%$63/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2005 | Sold | $142,000+29.1%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2003 | Sold | $110,000+378.3%$106/sqft |
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| 2/22/1995 | Sold | $23,000$22/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,816 +114.1% | $9,001 +125.1% |
| 2023 | $848 +2.6% | $3,999 |
| 2022 | $827 +2.9% | $3,999 |
| 2021 | $804 -35% | $3,999 -27.5% |
| 2020 | $1,237 -1.3% | $5,516 -11% |
| 2019 | $1,253 +1.7% | $6,198 |
| 2018 | $1,232 -24.4% | $6,198 -17.6% |
| 2017 | $1,629 +7.5% | $7,518 |
| 2016 | $1,516 +9.2% | $7,518 |
| 2015 | $1,388 +226.6% | $7,518 +230.9% |
| 2014 | $425 -71.5% | $2,272 -72% |
| 2013 | $1,490 +249.2% | $8,125 +244.6% |
| 2012 | $427 -72.9% | $2,358 -75.6% |
| 2011 | $1,575 -0.5% | $9,655 |
| 2010 | $1,583 +4.3% | $9,655 |
| 2009 | $1,518 -27.5% | $9,655 -33.4% |
| 2008 | $2,094 +0.9% | $14,489 |
| 2007 | $2,075 -1.1% | $14,489 |
| 2006 | $2,097 +126.7% | $14,489 +155.9% |
| 2005 | $925 +244.2% | $5,662 +244% |
| 2004 | $269 -70.3% | $1,646 -70.9% |
| 2003 | $905 +67% | $5,662 +89.7% |
| 2002 | $542 +3.7% | $2,985 |
| 2001 | $522 +14.1% | $2,985 |
| 2000 | $458 -0.7% | $2,985 +26.5% |
| 1999 | $461 | $2,359 |
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Neighborhood: Back of the Yards
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Tilden Career Communty Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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