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$140,000 Contingent
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Property Description
Seller is VERY motivated, feel free to submit your offer!! Brick bungalow with exceptional potential, ready for a full renovation. The main level offers three bedrooms, plus a full attic that presents an opportunity for future expansion. A full basement includes a second bathroom and provides additional space to customize to your vision. The property is not currently habitable; condition is fully reflected in the price. All personal property remaining at the home, if any, will be conveyed with the sale-please include this in all offers. Ideal for investors or rehabbers looking to unlock value in a desirable area!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5423 W Congress Pkwy
General
- Price: $140,000
- Taxes: $3,817 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12539500
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Off-Street, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: Laramie Ave to Congress Pkwy - West to property (one-way)
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: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,105
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1919
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.107
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 34 x 140
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1919
- Tax Amount: $3,817.29
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16161210120000
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Schools
Schools serving 5423 W Congress Pkwy
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Leland Elementary School, Chicago, IL 512 South Lavergne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Douglass Academy High School 543 North Waller Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 5423 W Congress Pkwy
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/02/2026
Listed
$140,000
16.67%
MLS
3/26/2025
Sold
$120,000
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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 5423 W Congress Pkwy
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,220
3%
$19,999
—
2022
$4,113
2%
$19,999
—
2021
$4,022
96%
$19,999
117%
2020
$2,057
151%
$9,232
-10%
2019
$821
-59%
$10,258
—
2018
$2,026
-1%
$10,258
7%
2017
$2,056
7%
$9,550
—
2016
$1,913
107%
$9,550
—
2015
$926
-49%
$9,550
-3%
2014
$1,827
88%
$9,848
—
2013
$972
-45%
$9,848
—
2012
$1,767
—
$9,848
—
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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5423 W Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60644 (MLS# 12539500) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5423 W Congress Parkway is currently listed for $140,000 and was received on January 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 5423 W Congress Parkway? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

