Opportunity is knocking at 5404 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL-a classic brick beauty packed with character and ready for your vision. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers the perfect canvas for investors, rehabbers, or savvy homeowners looking to build instant equity. Step inside and you'll find original hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room and formal dining room, and a layout that screams potential. The kitchen is ready for a modern redesign, while the grand staircase and vintage details provide a timeless charm you simply can't replicate. The real upside? The full basement-a blank slate with endless possibilities. Think additional living space, rental unit, home gym, or entertainment area...the choice is yours. Outside, the solid structure and classic Chicago architecture give you a strong foundation to create a standout property in a growing area.
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$549,999
5404 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4beds
2,198sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic chicago architectureClassic brick beautySolid structureGrand staircaseFormal dining roomOriginal hardwood floors throughoutVintage details
- 147 days
- 713
- 34
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Listed by:
Craig Lane (312)813-7049,
RE/MAX Premier
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12611217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,198 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20113260210000
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $590,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,688
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,938/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2024 | Sold | $472,500+215%$215/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/1994 | Sold | $150,000$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,696 +23.1% | $59,000 +25.5% |
| 2023 | $8,688 +3.4% | $47,000 |
| 2022 | $8,401 +16.7% | $47,000 |
| 2021 | $7,200 -38.5% | $47,000 -10.6% |
| 2020 | $11,708 +58% | $52,555 -8% |
| 2019 | $7,408 +1.5% | $57,126 |
| 2018 | $7,296 -8.3% | $57,126 +32.7% |
| 2017 | $7,957 -7.5% | $43,039 -5.3% |
| 2016 | $8,604 +9.6% | $45,457 |
| 2015 | $7,849 +31.7% | $45,457 +31% |
| 2014 | $5,961 +2.2% | $34,699 |
| 2013 | $5,833 +0.9% | $34,699 |
| 2012 | $5,779 -4.6% | $34,699 -16.2% |
| 2011 | $6,055 +1.8% | $41,404 |
| 2010 | $5,948 +7.5% | $41,404 |
| 2009 | $5,531 +0.6% | $41,404 -8.1% |
| 2008 | $5,497 +7.8% | $45,033 |
| 2007 | $5,097 +17.3% | $45,033 |
| 2006 | $4,344 -0.5% | $45,033 +68.5% |
| 2005 | $4,367 +42.4% | $26,724 |
| 2004 | $3,067 +4.2% | $26,724 |
| 2003 | $2,942 +8% | $26,724 +57.3% |
| 2002 | $2,724 +5.1% | $16,987 |
| 2001 | $2,591 +18.9% | $16,987 |
| 2000 | $2,179 | $16,987 +27.3% |
| 1999 | -- | $13,340 |
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Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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