ATTEN: INVESTORS & BUILDERS- Prime opportunity to transform this property into a profitable investment or add it to your portfolio! Ideally located near Sherman Park and public transportation, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for the savvy investor or builder. Property features a full walk out basement, fenced-in yard, and detached garage. The interior has been gutted, providing a clean slate to bring your vision to life. Bring your ideas, creativity, and expertise and unlock the potential of this property! Great opportunity for a flip, renovation project, or investment portfolio addition. See this property today!
New
$85,000
5247 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full walk out basementFenced-in yardDetached garage
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- 110
- views
- 0
- saves
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Valerie Crazybear 708-288-1394,
HomeSmart Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12776309
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60X120
Details
- Parcel number: 20084090190000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,491
- Date on market: 10/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Sold | $95,000-5%$79/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Contingent | $100,000$83/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000-16.7%$83/sqft |
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| 12/27/2025 | Contingent | $120,000$100/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000$100/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listing removed | $120,000$100/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $120,000-14.3%$100/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000+250%$117/sqft |
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| 3/22/2023 | Sold | $40,000$33/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11719308 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2023 | Contingent | $40,000$33/sqft |
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| 2/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $40,000-27.3%$33/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $55,000-15.4%$46/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/20/2022 | Price change | $65,000-7.1%$54/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $70,000+20.7%$58/sqft |
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| 5/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/3/2022 | Price change | $58,000-3.3%$48/sqft |
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| 4/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $60,000$50/sqft |
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| 4/11/2022 | Contingent | $60,000$50/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Price change | $60,000-14.3%$50/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $70,000$58/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $70,000$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,411 +6088% | $12,000 +242.9% |
| 2023 | $39 +137.7% | $3,500 |
| 2022 | $16 -51.9% | $3,500 |
| 2021 | $34 -92% | $3,500 -30.1% |
| 2020 | $425 -3.8% | $5,008 -11% |
| 2019 | $442 +2% | $5,627 |
| 2018 | $433 -39.9% | $5,627 -16.3% |
| 2017 | $720 -14.9% | $6,721 |
| 2016 | $846 +12.7% | $6,721 |
| 2015 | $751 +25.3% | $6,721 +15.9% |
| 2014 | $599 +4% | $5,798 |
| 2013 | $576 -2.8% | $5,798 |
| 2012 | $593 +0.5% | $5,798 -24.5% |
| 2011 | $590 +138% | $7,678 |
| 2010 | $248 -8.9% | $7,678 |
| 2009 | $272 -45.6% | $7,678 -24.7% |
| 2008 | $500 +143.9% | $10,197 |
| 2007 | $205 +0.8% | $10,197 |
| 2006 | $203 -5.1% | $10,197 +94.6% |
| 2005 | $214 +1.9% | $5,241 |
| 2004 | $210 +4.5% | $5,241 |
| 2003 | $201 -5.4% | $5,241 +74.3% |
| 2002 | $213 +25% | $3,007 |
| 2001 | $170 -58.7% | $3,007 |
| 2000 | $413 +113% | $3,007 +40% |
| 1999 | $194 | $2,148 |
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