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Property Description
Solid brick 3-bedroom, 1-bath raised ranch offering great value and tons of potential! This home needs some TLC and updating, but it's a fantastic opportunity. Full basement with endless possibilities, perfect for additional living space, storage, or a future recreation area. Enjoy a 2-car detached garage. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking to build equity, this property is a great find! Estate Sale, SOLD AS-IS! Property appraised at list price!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5220 S Central Ave
General
- Sold For: $270,000
- Taxes: $4,762 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12520781
- Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Archer Ave to Central North to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 21
- Elementary School: Blair Early Childhood Center
- Middle School: Mark Twain Elementary School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,040
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1964
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: RAISED RANCH
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1964
- Tax Amount: $4,762.71
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Court Approval Required
- Property ID: 19084150310000
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Sold by Realty of America, LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 5220 S Central Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 1 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 5220 S Central Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/28/2026
Sold
$270,000
-6.9%
MLS
11/19/2025
Listed
$290,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5220 S Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12520781) is a Single Family property that was sold at $270,000 on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 5220 S Central 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.

