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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,144 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 hours ago

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Great investment opportunity on this great block. This property offers great potential for renovation or redevelopment. Many successful flips in the neighborhood, make this one yours. ........BANK OWNED SOLD AS-IS . BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR TERMITE AND SURVEY. TAXES PRORATED AT 100% . PROOF OF FUNDS OR PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED WITH ALL OFFERS . E.M. MUST BE CERTIFIED FUNDS. Blind offers will not be considered.

Full Property Details for 5242 W Monroe St

General

  • Price: $139,900
  • Taxes: $3,013 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12655843
  • Updated: Today (5/22/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes

Location

  • Area: CHI - Austin
  • County: Cook
  • Township: West Chicago
  • Driving Directions: Madison St to Lockwood, South to Monroe, east 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: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,144
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1905
  • Tax Amount: $3,013
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Storm Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
  • Property ID: 16161020170000

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Schools serving 5242 W Monroe St

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Depriest Elementary School
139 South Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644
K-80.5 mi
Douglass Academy High School
543 North Waller Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644
9-120.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5242 W Monroe St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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5/22/2026
Listed
$139,900
115.23%
MLS
10/25/2004
Sold
$65,000
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Tax History for 5242 W Monroe St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,688
3%
$8,000
—
2022
$1,645
2%
$8,000
—
2021
$1,609
-30%
$8,000
-22%
2020
$2,289
—
$10,274
-10%
2019
$2,294
2%
$11,416
—
2018
$2,255
-2%
$11,416
7%
2017
$2,290
80%
$10,639
—
2016
$1,273
57%
$10,639
—
2015
$810
1%
$10,639
4%
2014
$803
—
$10,263
—
2013
$806
-25%
$10,263
—
2012
$1,074
—
$10,263
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5242 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60644 (MLS# 12655843) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5242 W Monroe Street is currently listed for $139,900 and was received on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 5242 W Monroe Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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