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$260,000 Contingent
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Property Description
2 flat features large apartments, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including a full, unfinished basement with 4 parking spaces. Perfect for an owner occupied buyer, or investor looking for cash flow. For an owner occupied buyer this building would be cheaper than paying rent since the income covers a portion of the mortgage and expenses.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4942 S Racine Ave
General
- Price: $260,000
- Taxes: $1,594 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12600280
- Updated: 3/30/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Yes, Other
Location
- Area: CHI - New City
- County: Cook
- Township: South Chicago
- Driving Directions: RACINE (1200W) NORTH OR SOUTH TO PROPERTY (4942S)
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Year Built: 1914
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2018
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1914
- Tax Amount: $1,594
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20081230420000
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Schools
Schools serving 4942 S Racine Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hamline Elementary School 4747 South Bishop Street, Chicago, IL 60609 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Richards Career Academy High School 5009 South Laflin Street, Chicago, IL 60609 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 4942 S Racine Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Listed
$260,000
3150%
MLS
5/11/2009
Sold
$8,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4942 S Racine Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,594
3%
$7,555
—
2022
$1,554
2%
$7,555
—
2021
$1,519
17%
$7,555
29%
2020
$1,300
-4%
$5,836
-13%
2019
$1,348
2%
$6,709
—
2018
$1,325
-43%
$6,709
-38%
2017
$2,326
7%
$10,807
—
2016
$2,165
9%
$10,807
—
2015
$1,980
4%
$10,807
6%
2014
$1,896
2%
$10,220
—
2013
$1,859
1%
$10,220
—
2012
$1,834
—
$10,220
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4942 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 (MLS# 12600280) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 4942 S Racine Avenue is currently listed for $260,000 and was received on March 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 4942 S Racine Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in New City? You can browse all New City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

