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Property Description
REMARKABLEY LARGE UPDATED AND WELL MAINTANED 5 BR 3BA BRICK EXPANDED CAPE COD/6 ROOMS ON MAIN FLOOR/17 X 14 LIVING ROOM WITH BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS/FORMAL DINING 20X11/UPDATED CHERRY CABINET KITCHEN W/UPDATED STAINLESS APPLIANCES/UPDATED BATH/3 LARGE BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR/ 2 LARGE BEDROOMS AND FULL BATH UPSTAIRS W/AREA FOR 2ND KITCHEN (GAS & WATER ROUGHED IN) OR LIVING ROOM/PLUS FRONT ATTIC 26x22 READY FOR YOUR FINISHING!!/LOWER LEVEL 48 x 21 FULLY FINISHED AS FULL OPEN RECREATION AND LAUNDRY AREA. PLUS LARGE STORAGE ROOM 14x10/LARGE 2 1/2 CAR GARAGE BUILT IN 1988 WITH LOFT & TALL DOORS, ONE OPENING TO YARD, NEWLY RESIDED IN 2026/NEW GFA& C/A 8/2026/HWT 2021/ROOF, GUTTERS, LEAFGUARD 2012/PRE APPROVED BUYERS ONLY/NEW FRIDGE 2021, MICRO 2022/NEW SIDE STORM DOOR/NEWER CONCRETE SIDEWALKS/COME TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL SPACE.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5550 S Karlov Ave
General
- Price: $410,000
- Taxes: $3,767 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12788302
- Updated: 10/19/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - West Elsdon
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: 55th St to KARLOV (4100W) SOUTH TO 5550
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: Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 2,230
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 126
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $3,767
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Documents Avail.: Existing Survey
- Property ID: 19152050380000
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Schools
Schools serving 5550 S Karlov Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Peck Elementary School 3826 West 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60629 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Hancock College Preparatory High School 5437 West 64th Place, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 2 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 5550 S Karlov Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/18/2026
Listed
$410,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5550 S Karlov Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,765
—
$24,000
26%
2023
$2,765
4%
$19,000
—
2022
$2,657
2%
$19,000
—
2021
$2,615
-12%
$19,000
1%
2020
$2,955
-2%
$18,762
-11%
2019
$3,014
2%
$21,081
—
2018
$2,962
21%
$21,081
21%
2017
$2,453
-7%
$17,395
—
2016
$2,644
-3%
$17,395
—
2015
$2,727
8%
$17,395
8%
2014
$2,532
2%
$16,112
—
2013
$2,472
—
$16,112
—
2012
$2,463
—
$16,112
—
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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5550 S Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 (MLS# 12788302) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5550 S Karlov Avenue is currently listed for $410,000 and was received on October 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 5550 S Karlov 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.

