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Property Description
Beautiful Remodeled Red Brick Home Directly across from Historical Sherman Park. This 3 BR, 3 Bath was completely updated with all new electrical, plumbing, central heating, central air, furnace, water heater, Stainless Steel appliances, windows, doors, energy efficient spray foam insulation, and a HUGE picture window that overlooks Sherman Park. This project is done and move in ready!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5245 S Racine Ave
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $1,125 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681643
- Updated: 6/28/2026
- Added to Site: 19 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - New City
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: South of Racine Avenue and 52nd Street
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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Daylight
- Square Feet: 903
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1895
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1895
- Tax Amount: $1,125
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Short Sale
- Property ID: 20084080180000
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Schools
Schools serving 5245 S Racine Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sherman School of Excellence 1000 West 52nd Street, Chicago, IL 60609 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School 4747 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 5245 S Racine Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$323
—
$5,601
-25%
2023
$323
17%
$7,499
—
2022
$276
100%
$7,499
—
2021
-100%
$7,499
34%
2020
$552
-3%
$5,581
-11%
2019
$571
2%
$6,271
—
2018
$560
-58%
$6,271
-35%
2017
$1,346
-6%
$9,626
—
2016
$1,428
11%
$9,626
—
2015
$1,283
8%
$9,626
7%
2014
$1,192
51%
$8,995
—
2013
$788
-32%
$8,995
—
2012
$1,166
—
$8,995
—
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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5245 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 (MLS# 12681643) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5245 S Racine Avenue is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 5245 S Racine Avenue? 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.

