For Sale9d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
5252 W Adams St
Chicago, IL, 60644 • South Austin • Cook County
$419,000
$263/sqft
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
3Baths
1,596Sqft
0.07 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic
Move in ready and sold AS IS, this beautifully updated 5BD/3BA single family home offers exceptional space and modern comfort. Step into a grand staircase entrance highlighted by elegant candle light fixtures and a bright, open layout. The home features 4 bedrooms above grade plus a fully finished lower level with an additional bedroom and full bathroom. Enjoy a gorgeous modern kitchen with new appliances, stylish cabinetry, and contemporary lighting. Major improvements include newer AC units, boilers, updated siding, and the City of Chicago's newest water line improvement completed - a valuable upgrade for long term reliability. The property sits on a fully fenced lot with a 2 car garage and private backyard, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. A truly one of a kind home ready for its next owner. All buyers welcome.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights stylish cabinetry, contemporary lighting, and perfect for outdoor enjoyment as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,620/month
Principal & Interest$2,062
Property Tax$419
Insurance$140
Down payment20% ($83,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $335,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1910
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking0 spaces
Lot3,100 sqft
Days on Zillow9 Days
Price/sqft$263
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1910
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementFinished,Full
Lot3,100 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Austin
Annual tax$1,793
Parcel1616105020
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×14 ft168 sqft
Bedroom2
Second11×9 ft99 sqft
Bedroom3
Second11×9 ft99 sqft
Bedroom4
Basement10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom5
Main10×7 ft70 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market9
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$263
On marketMar 30, 2026
PostedMar 30, 2026
Last sold$125,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 4, 2026
Tour days9
Views428
Favorites32
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60644
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 30, 2026Listed For Sale$419,000$263MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 30, 2025Sold$125,000$78MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 16, 2025Pending Sale$139,999$88MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 19, 2025Listed For Sale$139,999$88MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 9, 2025Listing Removed$145,000$91MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 24, 2025Listed For Sale$145,000$91MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 2, 2025Contingent$145,000$91MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 2025Listed For Sale$145,000$91MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 8, 2025Listing Removed$149,000$93MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 21, 2025Price Change$149,000$93MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2025Listed For Sale$152,000$95MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2025Listing Removed$154,000$96MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2025Price Change$154,000$96MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 18, 2025Price Change$156,000$98MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 1, 2025Listed For Sale$159,000$100MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 19, 2025Listing Removed$159,000$100MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2025Price Change$159,000$100MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 30, 2025Listed For Sale$169,000$106MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 30, 2025Listing Removed$169,900$106MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2024Price Change$169,900$106MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 13, 2024Listed For Sale$175,000$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$419,000
Mar 30, 2026•$263/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$125,000
Sep 30, 2025•$78/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$139,999
Sep 16, 2025•$88/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$139,999
Aug 19, 2025•$88/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$145,000
Aug 9, 2025•$91/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$145,000
Jul 24, 2025•$91/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$145,000
Jun 2, 2025•$91/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$145,000
May 21, 2025•$91/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$149,000
May 8, 2025•$93/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$149,000
Apr 21, 2025•$93/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$152,000
Apr 4, 2025•$95/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$154,000
Apr 4, 2025•$96/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$154,000
Mar 27, 2025•$96/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$156,000
Mar 18, 2025•$98/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$159,000
Mar 1, 2025•$100/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$159,000
Feb 19, 2025•$100/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$159,000
Feb 10, 2025•$100/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$169,000
Jan 30, 2025•$106/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$169,900
Jan 30, 2025•$106/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$169,900
Oct 3, 2024•$106/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$175,000
Sep 13, 2024•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,793$8,500
Apr 9, 2022$1,748$8,500
Apr 9, 2021$504$8,500
Apr 9, 2020$1,140$10,702
Apr 9, 2019$2,389$11,892
Apr 9, 2018$2,349$11,892
Apr 9, 2017$1,096$11,165
Apr 9, 2016—$11,165
Apr 9, 2015—$11,165
Apr 9, 2014—$10,955
Apr 9, 2013—$10,955
Apr 9, 2012—$10,955
Apr 9, 2011$14$13,386
Apr 9, 2010$13$13,386
Apr 9, 2009$12$13,386
Apr 9, 2008$37$14,149
Apr 9, 2007$839$14,149
Apr 9, 2006$820$14,149
Apr 9, 2005$136$10,562
Apr 9, 2004$852$10,562
Apr 9, 2003$210$10,562
Apr 9, 2002$931$8,231
Apr 9, 2001$254$8,231
Apr 9, 2000$279$8,231
Apr 9, 1999$279$5,815
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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