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Property Description
Vacant and ready for your vision! This single-family home offers excellent investment potential. Featuring an unfinished basement and a recently updated electrical panel, plus two water heaters, this property is set up for future upgrades and cash flow opportunities. The functional layout makes it ideal for renovation or rental potential. Conveniently located near public transportation, schools, and shopping, this home is easy to show and sold as-is. Schedule your tour today and imagine the possibilities!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5225 S Wood St
General
- Price: $85,000
- Taxes: $1,379 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12505614
- Updated: 12/19/2025
- Added to Site: 81 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Off-Alley, Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - New City
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: South Western East on 51st right on S Wood 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: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Square Feet: 672
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1908
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.072
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1908
- Tax Amount: $1,379
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20074120100000
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Schools
Schools serving 5225 S Wood St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fulton Elementary School, Chicago, IL 5300 South Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 | PK-8 | 0.1 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 5225 S Wood St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/28/2025
Listed
$85,000
34.92%
MLS
4/28/2025
Sold
$63,000
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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 5225 S Wood St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,379
3%
$6,499
—
2022
$1,344
3%
$6,499
—
2021
$1,307
30%
$6,499
45%
2020
$1,004
-1%
$4,476
-11%
2019
$1,017
2%
$5,030
—
2018
$1,000
138%
$5,030
-20%
2017
$421
-45%
$6,293
—
2016
$765
13%
$6,293
—
2015
$677
20%
$6,293
13%
2014
$563
4%
$5,582
—
2013
$541
-3%
$5,582
—
2012
$558
—
$5,582
—
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 5225 S Wood St
5225 S Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60609 (MLS# 12505614) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5225 S Wood Street is currently listed for $85,000 and was received on October 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 5225 S Wood Street? 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.

