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Property Description
1 Story 3 Bedroom Bungalow located in the New City neighborhood of the City. Close to Shopping, Transportation and the I-90/94 Expressway. Features Hardwood Floors, formal Dining Room and a full unfinished Basement. HUD Case 137-474607, Insured Status: UI (Uninsured). HUD owned Property. The Seller Is selling this property in "AS IS" condition. Seller nor its representatives make any representations or warranties regarding the property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5140 S Emerald Ave
General
- Price: $65,000
- Taxes: $1,079 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12773257
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Location
- Area: CHI - New City
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Halsted to 51st St - E to Emerald - S to Address
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,161
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1898
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1898
- Tax Amount: $1,079.93
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20093000370000
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Schools
Schools serving 5140 S Emerald Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts 5415 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School 4747 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 5140 S Emerald Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$705
—
$5,201
56%
2023
$705
2%
$3,343
—
2022
$688
2%
$3,343
—
2021
$672
-70%
$3,343
-67%
2020
$2,272
—
$10,199
-10%
2019
$2,277
2%
$11,333
—
2018
$2,239
171%
$11,333
51%
2017
$827
-45%
$7,503
—
2016
$1,503
—
$7,503
—
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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5140 S Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 (MLS# 12773257) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5140 S Emerald Avenue is currently listed for $65,000 and was received on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 5140 S Emerald Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single 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.

