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Property Description
Chicago-style brick bungalow main level features: 3 bedrooms, Living room, dining room, kitchen, enclosed porch, bath, and hardwood floors throughout. Finished attic with 2 additional rooms, finished basement with additional bathroom.Nice back yard and 2 car garage. Close by Gage Park, schools and public transportation. House is selling "as is". Very motivated seller!!!!!!!!! Will consider all reasonable offers.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5638 S Maplewood Ave
General
- Price: $251,000
- Taxes: $3,834 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12549874
- Updated: Today (1/20/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Gage Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: 55th street to Maplewood, turn south to home
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: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1922
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1922
- Tax Amount: $3,834
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19132080340000
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Schools
Schools serving 5638 S Maplewood Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carson Elementary School 5516 South Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Gage Park High School 5630 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629 | 9-12 | 0.1 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 5638 S Maplewood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/20/2026
Listed
$251,000
213.75%
MLS
11/24/2009
Sold
$80,000
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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 5638 S Maplewood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,606
3%
$17,000
—
2022
$3,516
3%
$17,000
—
2021
$3,419
35%
$17,000
50%
2020
$2,541
-1%
$11,331
-11%
2019
$2,574
2%
$12,732
—
2018
$2,531
2%
$12,732
12%
2017
$2,474
7%
$11,416
—
2016
$2,302
9%
$11,416
—
2015
$2,107
12%
$11,416
13%
2014
$1,888
2%
$10,096
—
2013
$1,851
1%
$10,096
—
2012
$1,826
—
$10,096
—
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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5638 S Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 (MLS# 12549874) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5638 S Maplewood Avenue is currently listed for $251,000 and was received on January 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 5638 S Maplewood 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.

