This spacious single-family home offers a unique investment opportunity. Currently gutted down to the studs, it is ready for a complete gut rehab, allowing you to design a modern, open floor plan tailored to your preferences. The property includes a nice yard and convenient parking pad. Situated in a prime location close to schools, parks, and public transportation, this is an attractive option for Chicago-lovers and commuters.
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$67,500
5245 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$261,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,799 Estimated rent
Home value
$261,700
$222,000 - $296,000
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Nice yardModern open floor planConvenient parking pad
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Listed by:
Matt Shrake 773-294-2667,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Chanee Roby 773-456-9024,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Maria Crespo
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12171525
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Alley, On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X125
Details
- Parcel number: 20084090180000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $47,000
- Annual tax amount: $282
- Date on market: 10/2/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | Sold | $67,500+22.7% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12171525 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Contingent | $55,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12171525 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $55,000+103.7% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12171525 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2008 | Sold | $27,000-83.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2006 | Sold | $166,000+137.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2005 | Sold | $70,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282 | $4,700 +47.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $3,191 |
| 2022 | -- | $3,191 |
| 2021 | -- | $3,191 -34.2% |
| 2020 | $390 -4.1% | $4,852 -11% |
| 2019 | $406 +2% | $5,452 |
| 2018 | $398 -45.1% | $5,452 -19.2% |
| 2017 | $725 -14.7% | $6,744 |
| 2016 | $851 +12.6% | $6,744 |
| 2015 | $755 +25.7% | $6,744 +16.1% |
| 2014 | $601 +4% | $5,807 |
| 2013 | $578 -44.5% | $5,807 |
| 2012 | $1,042 -23% | $5,807 -30.4% |
| 2011 | $1,352 -0.4% | $8,346 |
| 2010 | $1,358 +4.4% | $8,346 |
| 2009 | $1,301 -21% | $8,346 -27.3% |
| 2008 | $1,647 +1% | $11,480 |
| 2007 | $1,630 -1.1% | $11,480 |
| 2006 | $1,648 +402.1% | $11,480 +100.8% |
| 2005 | $328 +1.9% | $5,716 |
| 2004 | $322 +4.5% | $5,716 |
| 2003 | $308 -52.8% | $5,716 +57.2% |
| 2002 | $653 +3.7% | $3,637 |
| 2001 | $630 +36% | $3,637 |
| 2000 | $463 +109.5% | $3,637 +50.9% |
| 1999 | $221 | $2,411 |
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Neighborhood: Back of the Yards
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Sherman School of ExcellenceGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Tilden Career Communty Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sherman Elementary School
- Middle: Sherman Elementary School
- High: Tilden Achievement Academy High
- 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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Estimated market value
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- 60609
- Back of the Yards
- 5245 S May St
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