HOME FOR SALE IN ELSDON! Solid brick home just minutes to Midway Airport and I-55. This home offers an open concept main level with a spacious living and dining area, kitchen, a convenient half bath, and a large family room with a working fireplace. Perfect setup for entertaining and family gatherings. Upstairs, find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement adds flexibility with an additional bedroom, small living space, laundry area, and direct access to the kitchen and backyard. Recent updates include new windows (2023) that bring in great natural light. Outside, enjoy a large deck, oversized backyard, two-car garage, and extra parking pad. Excellent location near Pasteur Park, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Motivated seller relocating out of state. Rising home values in the neighborhood make this a smart investment. Easy to show, schedule your tour today!
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$289,000
5238 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
4beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3,150 Square Feet Lot
$303,400 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$2,641 Estimated rent
Home value
$303,400
$273,000 - $337,000
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Generously sized bedroomsOversized backyardOpen concept main levelExtra parking padTwo-car garageLarge deck
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Listing courtesy of:
Mario Zelaya 773-401-3600,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Jocelyn Hernandez
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12334930
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Common Area
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Off Alley, Side Apron, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,150 sqft
- Dimensions: 25X126
Details
- Parcel number: 19113120460000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2025 | Sold | $289,000$193/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $289,000-3.7%$193/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12334930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Contingent | $299,950$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12334930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,950-3.2%$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12334930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listing removed | $309,900$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310917 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $309,900-2.9%$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310917 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Listing removed | $319,000$213/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12294504 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $319,000+102.5%$213/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12294504 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2018 | Listing removed | $157,516+40.6%$105/sqft |
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| 6/19/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 10/26/1995 | Sold | $112,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $23,000 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $3,964 +3.1% | $22,000 |
| 2022 | $3,843 +2.4% | $22,000 |
| 2021 | $3,754 +27.6% | $22,000 +35.6% |
| 2020 | $2,941 -1.7% | $16,220 -11% |
| 2019 | $2,992 +1.7% | $18,225 |
| 2018 | $2,940 +24.2% | $18,225 +27.5% |
| 2017 | $2,367 -0.5% | $14,299 |
| 2016 | $2,379 +10.4% | $14,299 |
| 2015 | $2,155 +0.8% | $14,299 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $2,139 +2.5% | $14,008 |
| 2013 | $2,086 +0.2% | $14,008 |
| 2012 | $2,083 -32.8% | $14,008 -36.1% |
| 2011 | $3,101 +10.8% | $21,926 |
| 2010 | $2,799 +11.4% | $21,926 |
| 2009 | $2,514 +11.2% | $21,926 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $2,260 +4.2% | $22,354 |
| 2007 | $2,169 +0.8% | $22,354 |
| 2006 | $2,152 -4.3% | $22,354 +43.4% |
| 2005 | $2,249 +32.5% | $15,592 |
| 2004 | $1,698 -31.9% | $15,592 |
| 2003 | $2,491 +21.5% | $15,592 +38% |
| 2002 | $2,049 +26.3% | $11,297 |
| 2001 | $1,623 -10% | $11,297 |
| 2000 | $1,802 +0% | $11,297 +0.1% |
| 1999 | $1,802 | $11,284 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Elsdon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Peck Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Hernandez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Curie Metropolitan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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- 60632
- West Elsdon
- 5238 S Hamlin Ave
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