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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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ATTEN: INVESTORS & BUILDERS- Prime opportunity to transform this property into a profitable investment or add it to your portfolio! Ideally located near Sherman Park and public transportation, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for the savvy investor or builder. Property features a full walk out basement, fenced-in yard, and detached garage. The interior has been gutted, providing a clean slate to bring your vision to life. Bring your ideas, creativity, and expertise and unlock the potential of this property! Great opportunity for a flip, renovation project, or investment portfolio addition. See this property today!

Full Property Details for 5247 S May St

General

  • Price: $85,000
  • Taxes: $2,491 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12776309

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - New City
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Lake
  • Driving Directions: South of Garfield Blvd, East of Ashland

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: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Square Feet: 1,200
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1888
  • Tax Amount: $2,491.81
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 20084090190000

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Schools serving 5247 S May St

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Sherman School of Excellence
1000 West 52nd Street, Chicago, IL 60609
PK-80.2 mi
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School
4747 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
9-120.9 mi
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Tax History for 5247 S May St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$39
—
$12,000
243%
2023
$39
144%
$3,500
—
2022
$16
-53%
$3,500
—
2021
$34
-92%
$3,500
-30%
2020
$425
-4%
$5,008
-11%
2019
$442
2%
$5,627
—
2018
$433
-40%
$5,627
-16%
2017
$720
-15%
$6,721
—
2016
$846
13%
$6,721
—
2015
$751
25%
$6,721
16%
2014
$599
4%
$5,798
—
2013
$576
-3%
$5,798
—
2012
$593
—
$5,798
—
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5247 S May Street, Chicago, IL 60609 (MLS# 12776309) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5247 S May Street is currently listed for $85,000 and was received on October 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 5247 S May 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.

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