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Property Description
Attention Investors & Rehabbers! Opportunity knocks at 1608 S 5th Ave in Maywood! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers roughly 1,500 square feet of living space plus a full basement. Rehab work has already been started-just bring your finishing touches to complete the project and unlock the full potential. The home also features a large detached garage that could be restored for added value. Great bones, great layout, and great upside. Perfect for investors looking to add to their rental portfolio or flip for profit. Don't miss this one!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1608 S 5th Ave
General
- Price: $155,000
- Taxes: $7,324 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12434482
- Updated: 12/10/2025
- Added to Site: 170 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Maywood
- County: Cook
- Township: Proviso
- Driving Directions: From Madison and 1st. head west to 5th and then south on 5th to location
School Information
- School District: 89
- Elem School District: 89
- Midd School District: 89
- High School District: 209
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,472
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 53 x 124
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,324
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
- Property ID: 15141510090000
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Schools
Schools serving 1608 S 5th Ave
School Districts:Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89, Proviso Township High School District 209
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Garfield Elementary School, Maywood, IL 1514 South 9th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Irving Middle School 805 South 17th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Proviso East High School 807 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 1608 S 5th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2025
Listed
$155,000
47.62%
MLS
4/04/2022
Sold
$105,000
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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 1608 S 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,324
33%
$17,000
29%
2022
$5,507
-1%
$13,202
—
2021
$5,580
—
$13,202
—
2020
$5,566
3%
$13,202
10%
2019
$5,399
-8%
$11,975
-8%
2018
$5,889
3%
$13,016
—
2017
$5,732
-1%
$13,016
10%
2016
$5,772
9%
$11,791
—
2015
$5,307
36%
$11,791
—
2014
$3,911
-23%
$11,791
-10%
2013
$5,055
3%
$13,080
—
2012
$4,890
—
$13,080
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 1608 S 5th Ave
1608 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 (MLS# 12434482) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1608 S 5th Avenue is currently listed for $155,000 and was received on July 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 1608 S 5th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Maywood? You can browse all Maywood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

