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$324,900

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  • Commercial
  • 5,280 Sq. Ft.
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CORNER building! PROPOSED PLANS INCLUDED, of 7 unit apartment building! Plus full height basemen for additional square footage. 3 Private parking spots on property. NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF, NEW TUCK POINTING. Building is completely gutted and cleaned out on the interior. Perfect opportunity for investors to complete this project! This building is CURRENTLY a 3 unit building. CASH ONLY! All showing requests must have PROOF OF FUNDS!

Full Property Details for 5256 W Chicago Ave

General

  • Price: $324,900
  • Taxes: $4,406 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12498835
  • Updated: 10/29/2025
  • Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago

Location

  • Area: CHI - Austin
  • County: Cook
  • Township: West Chicago
  • Driving Directions: PROPERTY ON NORTH EAST CORNER of Chicago and Lockwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas

Utilities

  • Onsite: Sewer Connected

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 5,280
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,601
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
  • Potential Use: Commercial, Multi-Family
  • Zoning: COMMR

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1918
  • Tax Amount: $4,406
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat, Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 16043300320000

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Schools serving 5256 W Chicago Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Hay Elementary Community Academy
1018 North Laramie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
PK-80.3 mi
Orr Academy High School
730 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5256 W Chicago Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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10/18/2025
Listed
$324,900
622%
MLS
5/11/2017
Sold
$45,000
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Tax History for 5256 W Chicago Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,406
28%
$17,990
25%
2022
$3,445
37%
$14,348
34%
2021
$2,514
102%
$10,709
121%
2020
$1,245
11%
$4,840
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2019
$1,121
2%
$4,840
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2018
$1,102
-85%
$4,840
-68%
2017
$7,449
115%
$15,146
—
2016
$3,472
25%
$15,146
—
2015
$2,775
-7%
$15,146
-6%
2014
$2,983
2%
$16,080
—
2013
$2,925
1%
$16,080
—
2012
$2,885
—
$16,080
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5256 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651 (MLS# 12498835) is a Commercial property. 5256 W Chicago Avenue is currently listed for $324,900 and was received on October 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 5256 W Chicago Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial 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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