This classic 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath home is well maintained. All new roof, gutters, downspouts, navy blue vinyl siding and white trim were installed in late 2025. The Kitchen, and 1st floor 1/2 bath (powder room) were completely rehabbed in 2025. The kitchen includes a luxury refrigerator, gas range, over the range microwave oven, quartz counter tops and beautiful porcelain backsplash. The living room and dining rooms have beautiful crystal chandeliers which can be dimmed. There's lots of natural light from the east and south facing windows. The basement is drywalled, painted and finished with porcelain floor tile and beautiful light fixtures. It can be used for a family room or for an additional bedroom. Laundry and utility rooms are in the basement. The small attic is finished. The home is fenced with huge rear deck just off the kitchen for entertaining family and friends. Newer, well maintained two and 1/2 car garage with large access door into the backyard. There is a garden shed included for extra storage. The home has central air for cooling and the heating unit is gas forced air. The 2-1/2 car garage has a large overhead access directly into the backyard. .
Active
$410,000
5254 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60644
3beds
4,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
4,092 Square Feet Lot
$407,100 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Luxury refrigeratorGas rangeCentral air for coolingBeautiful porcelain backsplashQuartz counter tops
- 135 days |
- 320 |
- 12 |
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Listed by:
Michelle Bolden 773-732-2611,
United Real Estate - Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12592475
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, High End Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,669
- Total interior livable area: 4,092 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 192
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,092 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33x124
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16161020130000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany,Home Warranty
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Major remodel year: 2025
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,911
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$407,100
$387,000 - $427,000
$2,668/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $410,000+88.1%$100/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12592475 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2006 | Sold | $218,000+59.1%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2006 | Sold | $137,000$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,911 -42.3% | $16,100 -15.3% |
| 2023 | $3,309 +3.3% | $18,999 |
| 2022 | $3,204 +1.7% | $18,999 |
| 2021 | $3,151 +75% | $18,999 +69.9% |
| 2020 | $1,801 -0.4% | $11,185 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,808 +1.8% | $12,428 |
| 2018 | $1,776 +15.1% | $12,428 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $1,543 -4.2% | $10,544 |
| 2016 | $1,612 +11% | $10,544 |
| 2015 | $1,451 +19.4% | $10,544 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $1,216 +14.4% | $9,122 +7.7% |
| 2013 | $1,063 -0.9% | $8,472 |
| 2012 | $1,073 -38.4% | $8,472 -33.6% |
| 2011 | $1,741 +3.6% | $12,765 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $1,681 +14% | $13,304 |
| 2009 | $1,474 +8% | $13,304 +17.1% |
| 2008 | $1,365 -1.8% | $11,359 -7.2% |
| 2007 | $1,390 +29.3% | $12,235 |
| 2006 | $1,075 -5.1% | $12,235 +14% |
| 2005 | $1,133 +22.7% | $10,728 |
| 2004 | $923 -13.2% | $10,728 |
| 2003 | $1,064 +12.8% | $10,728 +32.7% |
| 2002 | $943 -10.1% | $8,086 |
| 2001 | $1,050 +39.1% | $8,086 |
| 2000 | $755 | $8,086 +36.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,927 |
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Neighborhood: South Austin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Depriest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NADouglass Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Depriest Elementary School
- Middle: Douglass Junior High School Acad
- High: Austin Community High School
- 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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