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Property Description
FULLY REHABBED HOME! This house has been fully rehabbed, that means practically everything in this house is new. Walls, doors, floors, windows, trims, utilities (electric, plumbing, HVAC), painting, etc. The house has a new roof that was installed in August 2025. Detached garage in the backyard with alley access. Side door leads to main floor and to basement. Basement is fully finished with its own bedroom and bathroom. **Home is easy to show but is armed with a home security system, contact the listing agent today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5216 S Major Ave
General
- Price: $358,000
- Taxes: $3,942 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12567607
- Updated: 2/19/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
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: W 53rd St & S Major Ave, N to Property
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
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,280
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1939
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4375
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1939
- Tax Amount: $3,942
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19084130910000
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Schools
Schools serving 5216 S Major Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5216 S Major Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$358,000
83.59%
MLS
9/19/2025
Sold
$195,000
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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 5216 S Major Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,942
3%
$21,999
—
2022
$3,821
2%
$21,999
—
2021
$3,754
5%
$21,999
15%
2020
$3,577
—
$19,161
-10%
2019
$3,589
2%
$21,291
—
2018
$3,527
16%
$21,291
22%
2017
$3,031
1%
$17,455
—
2016
$2,996
10%
$17,455
—
2015
$2,718
5%
$17,455
6%
2014
$2,578
2%
$16,465
—
2013
$2,516
—
$16,465
—
2012
$2,507
—
$16,465
—
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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5216 S Major Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12567607) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5216 S Major Avenue is currently listed for $358,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 5216 S Major 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.

