Re-activated

$499,000

5218 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638

6beds

3,600sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

4,375 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$139/sqft

$-- HOA

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Bedroom 6

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Second
Area: 425 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X17

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X10

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 180 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X15

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X13

Bedroom 5

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Basement
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X15

Bedroom 6

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Basement
Area: 224 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X16

Bonus room

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Basement
Area: 750 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X30

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 750 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X30

Family room

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Basement
Area: 1250 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X50

Kitchen

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 84 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X7

Laundry

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Basement
Area: 150 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X15

Living room

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 1000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X40

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Dining Combo
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,600
Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,200

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 4,375 Square Feet
Dimensions: 35X125

Details

Parcel number: 19093310330000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925
Major remodel year: 2026

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $139/sqft
Tax assessed value: $300,010
Annual tax amount: $4,857
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2026	Listing removed	$524,000$146/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12670087 Report a problem
6/18/2026	Listed for sale	$524,000-0.9%$146/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12670087 Report a problem
6/18/2026	Listing removed	$529,000$147/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12633836 Report a problem
6/6/2026	Price change	$529,000-3.6%$147/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12633836 Report a problem
4/30/2026	Listed for sale	$549,000+111.2%$153/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12633836 Report a problem
12/3/2025	Sold	$259,900$72/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12507550 Report a problem
11/5/2025	Contingent	$259,900$72/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12507550 Report a problem
10/31/2025	Listed for sale	$259,900+26.8%$72/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12507550 Report a problem
10/29/2025	Sold	$205,000$57/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$30,001 +25%
2023	--	$24,000
2022	--	$24,000
2021	--	$24,000 +20.8%
2020	--	$19,861 -11%
2019	--	$22,316
2018	--	$22,316 +8.4%
2017	--	$20,579
2016	$381 +4%	$20,579
2015	$366 +0.8%	$20,579 +17.1%
2014	$363 -88.7%	$17,581
2013	$3,223 +844.2%	$17,581
2012	$341 -14.8%	$17,581 -19%
2011	$401 +10.6%	$21,717
2010	$362 +6.5%	$21,717
2009	$340 -10%	$21,717 -13.7%
2008	$378 -80.7%	$25,175
2007	$1,962 +1.4%	$25,175
2006	$1,935 +248%	$25,175 +41.8%
2005	$556 -72.3%	$17,754
2004	$2,007 +3.4%	$17,754
2003	$1,942 +156.7%	$17,754 +26%
2002	$756 -6.6%	$14,086
2001	$810 -8.8%	$14,086
2000	$888 +0%	$14,086 +17.7%
1999	$888	$11,964

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

Getting around

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 100

Good Transit

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Twain Elementary School
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
1/10
Kennedy High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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