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Property Description
Located on the historic Race Blvd which is one of the "original BLVD" where the street is wider and homes have wider lots, this classic Victorian style home offers amazing upside to a buyer with vision. This home has a ton of charm and character and is waiting to be brought back to life! AS you walk into the Center Entrance Foyer the hardwood floors welcome you into the home along with the grand wooded staircase and charming fireplace, this room gives off the historic parlor feel you often find in classic mansions from the time era! The living room is grand and spacious with a sunroom, there is also a formal dining room and very large kitchen! Open the kitchen to the dining room and you will have a very open feel which is hot for this market. As you walk into the second level of the home you will find three additional bedrooms. There are interior stairs which lead to a very large attic space where if you finish you will add tons of equity while making this the ideal master suite, playroom or home office! This home was at one time one of the grand homes of the area and is waiting to be brought back to life! Located in the sought after Austin community steps from Blue and Green Line, close to I-290 and much more you should def get inside this home as it will not last long!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5830 W Race Ave
General
- Price: $174,900
- Taxes: $3,587 (2023)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12538583
- Updated: 1/30/2026
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Den/Library
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: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: Austin south of Chicago Ave to historic Race Blvd, East to house
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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,876
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1898
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4580
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1898
- Tax Amount: $3,587
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
- Property ID: 16082170160000
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Schools
Schools serving 5830 W Race Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ellington Elementary School 243 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Douglass Academy High School 543 North Waller Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 5830 W Race Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/04/2026
Listed
$174,900
—
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 5830 W Race Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,587
3%
$16,999
—
2022
$3,496
2%
$16,999
—
2021
$3,418
-18%
$16,999
-9%
2020
$4,176
3214%
$18,747
-10%
2019
$126
2%
$20,830
—
2018
$124
-60%
$20,830
39%
2017
$308
-45%
$15,038
—
2016
$560
4%
$15,038
—
2015
$538
1%
$15,038
1%
2014
$533
—
$14,828
—
2013
$535
7%
$14,828
—
2012
$501
—
$14,828
—
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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5830 W Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 (MLS# 12538583) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5830 W Race Avenue is currently listed for $174,900 and was received on January 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 5830 W Race Avenue? 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.

