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Property Description
Rarely will you find a value add, solid all brick raised ranch on the highly desirable southwest side, and this is a home you will not want to overlook this amazing home! This home provides the charming, raised ranch feel while blending character and charm with an amazing layout! The moment you walk into the large sun-drenched living room you will love the hardwood floors which flow throughout the home! The main level offers three spacious bedrooms where the natural hardwood floors continue through. The kitchen is spacious and offers enough space for a breakfast table. Off the rear entrance you will find access to the basement which provides high ceiling and is unfinished, finishing this space, adding a second bathroom and fourth bedroom will provide instant equity! The home is in the right location, minutes from Midway and I-55, close to Archer and much more, value add homes do not come available in this area and this one will not last long!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5208 S Long Ave
General
- Price: $265,000
- Taxes: $3,752 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12678375
- Updated: 6/21/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Archer to Long, North on Long, property on east side of Street
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,140
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 126
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $3,752
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
- Property ID: 19093110520000
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Schools
Schools serving 5208 S Long Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 5208 S Long Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/15/2026
Listed
$265,000
—
MLS
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 5208 S Long Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,752
—
$28,000
33%
2023
$3,752
3%
$21,000
—
2022
$3,636
2%
$21,000
—
2021
$3,553
8%
$21,000
19%
2020
$3,276
-2%
$17,714
-11%
2019
$3,331
2%
$19,904
—
2018
$3,274
10%
$19,904
16%
2017
$2,987
1%
$17,161
—
2016
$2,956
10%
$17,161
—
2015
$2,683
17%
$17,161
15%
2014
$2,302
2%
$14,881
—
2013
$2,246
—
$14,881
—
2012
$2,241
—
$14,881
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 5208 S Long Ave
5208 S Long Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12678375) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5208 S Long Avenue is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 5208 S Long Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Garfield Ridge? You can browse all Garfield Ridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

