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Property Description
Opportunity is knocking at 5404 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL-a classic brick beauty packed with character and ready for your vision. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers the perfect canvas for investors, rehabbers, or savvy homeowners looking to build instant equity. Step inside and you'll find original hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room and formal dining room, and a layout that screams potential. The kitchen is ready for a modern redesign, while the grand staircase and vintage details provide a timeless charm you simply can't replicate. The real upside? The full basement-a blank slate with endless possibilities. Think additional living space, rental unit, home gym, or entertainment area...the choice is yours. Outside, the solid structure and classic Chicago architecture give you a strong foundation to create a standout property in a growing area.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5404 S Drexel Ave
General
- Price: $549,999
- Taxes: $8,688 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12611217
- Updated: 5/5/2026
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Hyde Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 55th to Drexel, turn right onto Drexel.
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: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,198
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1903
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1903
- Tax Amount: $8,688
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: In Foreclosure
- Property ID: 20113260210000
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Schools
Schools serving 5404 S Drexel Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy 936 East 54th Street, Chicago, IL 60615 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Kenwood Academy High School 5015 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 | 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.
Price & Sales History for 5404 S Drexel Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/06/2026
Listed
$549,999
16.4%
MLS
3/19/2024
Sold
$472,500
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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 5404 S Drexel Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,688
—
$59,000
26%
2023
$8,688
3%
$47,000
—
2022
$8,401
17%
$47,000
—
2021
$7,200
-39%
$47,000
-11%
2020
$11,708
58%
$52,555
-8%
2019
$7,408
2%
$57,126
—
2018
$7,296
-7%
$57,126
33%
2017
$7,812
-9%
$43,039
-5%
2016
$8,604
10%
$45,457
—
2015
$7,849
32%
$45,457
31%
2014
$5,961
2%
$34,699
—
2013
$5,833
1%
$34,699
—
2012
$5,779
—
$34,699
—
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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5404 S Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 (MLS# 12611217) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5404 S Drexel Avenue is currently listed for $549,999 and was received on April 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 5404 S Drexel Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hyde Park? You can browse all Hyde Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

