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$549,999

5404 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

4beds

2,198sqft

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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

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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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

$4,298/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	--	$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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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Hyde Park

Getting around

75 / 100

Very Walkable

64 / 100

Good Transit

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
7/10
Kenwood Academy High School
Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 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.