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Property Description
READY FOR REHAB--HANDYMAN SPECIAL---PRICED TO SELL--NICE NEIGHBORHOOD--WILL BE SOLD "AS-IS"--862 SF HOME + 700SF FINISHSED BASEMENT--TOTAL SF=2562--TWO BEDROOM / TWO BATHROOM--FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH BEDROOM AREA WET BAR / CEDAR CLOSET / STORAGE / Original hardwood underneath the carpets/100 AMP SERVICE / WASHER-DRYER /TWO CAR GARAGE / LARGE YARD / EXTRA WIDE 38X125 LOT / LOW TAX BILL. FANTASTIC LOCATION. Right by the Archer and Pulaski corridor, easy access to I-55, lots of shopping and restaurants. Only a 13 minute walk to Curie High School, Solorio Academy High School, Senka Park, and the Orange Line!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5251 S Hamlin Ave
General
- Sold For: $225,000
- Taxes: $2,128 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12523529
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - West Elsdon
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: West Elston
- Driving Directions: Between Pulaski & Lawndale, one way south from 51st St.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Peck Elementary School
- High School: Curie Metropolitan High School
- Private School: Curie Metropolitan High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,562
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 125
- Lot Features: Common Grounds
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $2,128
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19113130620000
Listed by EXIT Strategy Realty
Sold by Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
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Schools
Schools serving 5251 S Hamlin Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sandoval Elementary School, Chicago, IL 5534 South Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Hernandez Middle School 3510 West 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60632 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Curie Metropolitan High School 4959 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 5251 S Hamlin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$210,000
-6.67%
MLS
11/23/2025
Listed
$225,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5251 S Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632 (MLS# 12523529) is a Single Family property that was sold at $225,000 on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 5251 S Hamlin Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Elsdon? You can browse all West Elsdon real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

