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Property Description
This single-family home is ready for its next chapter and offers tremendous potential for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to add their own personal touch. Featuring an unfinished basement, a recently updated electrical panel, and two water heaters, the property provides a solid foundation for future improvements and value-add opportunities. Conveniently located near schools, neighborhood parks, shopping, and public transportation, this home offers easy access throughout the city. Enjoy proximity to Sherman Park, the Back of the Yards neighborhood, local restaurants, grocery stores, and the bustling retail corridors along 47th Street and Ashland Avenue. Commuters will appreciate quick access to I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) and I-55, while nearby CTA bus routes and train stations make getting around Chicago simple. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, rental investment, or future residence, this property offers the space, location, and potential to make your vision a reality. Property is being sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5225 S Wood St
General
- Price: $100,000
- Taxes: $1,379 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12686661
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 |
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School 4747 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 5225 S Wood St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,379
—
$6,801
5%
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# 12686661) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5225 S Wood Street is currently listed for $100,000 and was received on June 24, 2026. 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.

