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Property Description
Spacious Chicago bungalow featuring 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and a spacious finished basement. This move-in ready home offers ample space for large households, home offices, or multigenerational living. Located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood near parks, shopping, schools, and public transportation, with easy access to CTA buses, the 79th St Red Line, and the Dan Ryan Expressway. A great starter home with room to grow! Schedule your private tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8040 S May St
General
- Price: $250,000
- Taxes: $2,254 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12531720
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Auburn Gresham
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: 83rd st e/w to May St (1-way) North the address
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: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1914
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1914
- Tax Amount: $2,254
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20322080360000
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Schools
Schools serving 8040 S May St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cook Elementary School, Chicago, IL 8150 South Bishop Street, Chicago, IL 60620 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Hirsch Metropolitan High School 7740 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 9-12 | 2.7 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 8040 S May St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Listed
$250,000
16.28%
MLS
2/05/2007
Sold
$215,000
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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 8040 S May St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,254
4%
$14,000
—
2022
$2,176
1%
$14,000
—
2021
$2,146
39%
$14,000
39%
2020
$1,547
1%
$10,045
-9%
2019
$1,529
2%
$11,039
—
2018
$1,502
-34%
$11,039
5%
2017
$2,270
7%
$10,546
—
2016
$2,112
9%
$10,546
—
2015
$1,933
9%
$10,546
11%
2014
$1,766
2%
$9,519
—
2013
$1,731
1%
$9,519
—
2012
$1,708
—
$9,519
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 8040 S May St
8040 S May Street, Chicago, IL 60620 (MLS# 12531720) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8040 S May Street is currently listed for $250,000 and was received on December 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 8040 S May Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Auburn Gresham? You can browse all Auburn Gresham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

