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$397,000
5949 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
4beds
1,420sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$401,600 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$2,816 Estimated rent
Home value
$401,600
$378,000 - $426,000
$2,816/mo
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Eric Wicencyjusz (773)410-7075,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Irais Torres-Barron
Extreme Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12465376
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 874 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X38
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,354
- Total interior livable area: 1,420 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 6,250 sqft
- Dimensions: 50x125
Details
- Additional parcels included: 19172000030000
- Parcel number: 19172000020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $397,000-0.7%$280/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $399,700$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $399,700-5.5%$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $423,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Listing removed | $423,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440590 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $423,000-5.8%$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440590 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listing removed | $449,000$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404077 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $449,000-2.2%$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404077 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $459,000-3.4%$323/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404077 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$335/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12404077 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,000 +27.3% |
| 2023 | $3,401 +3.8% | $21,999 |
| 2022 | $3,277 +1.8% | $21,999 |
| 2021 | $3,218 -4.5% | $21,999 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $3,369 -0.4% | $20,611 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,383 +1.8% | $22,902 |
| 2018 | $3,324 +37.7% | $22,902 +33% |
| 2017 | $2,414 -7.4% | $17,215 |
| 2016 | $2,608 -7.4% | $17,215 -12.8% |
| 2015 | $2,816 +41.1% | $19,753 +31% |
| 2014 | $1,996 -8.4% | $15,080 -8% |
| 2013 | $2,180 -0.6% | $16,396 |
| 2012 | $2,192 -28.1% | $16,396 -29.3% |
| 2011 | $3,050 +8.5% | $23,205 |
| 2010 | $2,810 +11.2% | $23,205 |
| 2009 | $2,528 -3.8% | $23,205 -11.6% |
| 2008 | $2,627 +15.7% | $26,236 |
| 2007 | $2,271 +9.1% | $26,236 |
| 2006 | $2,082 -5.1% | $26,236 +33.2% |
| 2005 | $2,193 +1.5% | $19,701 |
| 2004 | $2,160 +3.4% | $19,701 |
| 2003 | $2,088 -4.9% | $19,701 +31.9% |
| 2002 | $2,196 +6.4% | $14,940 |
| 2001 | $2,063 -13.6% | $14,940 |
| 2000 | $2,388 | $14,940 +4.5% |
| 1999 | $2,388 | $14,299 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kinzie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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.
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