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Property Description
Beautiful Yellow Brick Bungalow for sale in Chicago's Gage Park Neighborhood. This move in ready home features plenty of living space, finished basement, and 2 car garage. With a promising future value, this house is waiting for the right buyer to add their finishing touch. Location is everything. Walking distance to shopping, public transportation, Esporta fitness, and local restaurants near Kedzie Ave. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5551 S Albany Ave
General
- Price: $259,900
- Taxes: $3,169 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12624396
- Updated: Today (4/20/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Gage Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Intersection of South Albany and 56th St
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: Window Unit(s)
- 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: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $3,169.42
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19131020220000
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Schools
Schools serving 5551 S Albany Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sandoval Elementary School, Chicago, IL 5534 South Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Hernandez Middle School 3510 West 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60632 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Solorio Acad High School 5400 South Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 5551 S Albany Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/20/2026
Listed
$259,900
126%
MLS
6/16/1999
Sold
$115,000
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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 5551 S Albany Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,128
-18%
$15,999
—
2022
$2,602
2%
$15,999
—
2021
$2,548
18%
$15,999
26%
2020
$2,152
-2%
$12,699
-11%
2019
$2,192
2%
$14,269
—
2018
$2,154
4%
$14,269
11%
2017
$2,066
-2%
$12,908
—
2016
$2,099
11%
$12,908
—
2015
$1,898
8%
$12,908
8%
2014
$1,751
3%
$11,935
—
2013
$1,706
23%
$11,935
—
2012
$1,385
—
$11,935
—
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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5551 S Albany Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 (MLS# 12624396) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5551 S Albany Avenue is currently listed for $259,900 and was received on April 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 5551 S Albany Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gage Park? You can browse all Gage Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

