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Property Description
Solid brick Cape Cod featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms situated on an over-sized corner lot. Detached 2-car garage plus additional carport for extra parking. Property has been cleaned out and is ready for the next owner's vision. Strong layout with great natural light and functional floor plan. Excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking to add value. Convenient location near parks, schools, shopping, and transportation. Owner is an IL licensed Realtor. Home being sold "as is"
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5259 S Mason Ave
General
- Price: $309,000
- Taxes: $1,876 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12579211
- Updated: Today (3/2/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: 51st St to Mason Ave, South to Address, Corner Lot
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,423
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1941
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 36 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1941
- Tax Amount: $1,876
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19084090780000
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Schools
Schools serving 5259 S Mason Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 5259 S Mason Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Listed
$309,000
23.6%
MLS
12/01/2025
Sold
$250,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5259 S Mason Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,985
-1%
$26,000
—
2022
$1,996
6%
$26,000
—
2021
$1,890
-4%
$26,000
13%
2020
$1,963
—
$23,106
-10%
2019
$1,957
2%
$25,674
—
2018
$1,927
-8%
$25,674
11%
2017
$2,100
-45%
$23,217
—
2016
$3,818
61%
$23,217
—
2015
$2,367
1%
$23,217
37%
2014
$2,348
-11%
$16,959
—
2013
$2,627
—
$16,959
—
2012
$2,617
—
$16,959
—
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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5259 S Mason Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12579211) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5259 S Mason Avenue is currently listed for $309,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 5259 S Mason Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Garfield Ridge? You can browse all Garfield Ridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

