For Sale13d on marketHistoric · 109 yrs
5212 S Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$497,999
$199/sqft
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
2Baths
2,500Sqft
0.09 acLot
1917Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1917 · 109 years of history
2-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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Listed 13 days ago · 377 views · 14 saves
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$199/sqft
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1917 · Historic
Welcome to this beautifully renovated three-story home in the heart of Garfield Ridge. This spacious property offers 6 bedrooms, including a finished attic ideal as a private primary suite, along with 2 full bathrooms, a fully fenced backyard, and a two-car garage. The interior features brand-new hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen with sleek finishes, updated bathrooms, and black matte fixtures that add a clean, contemporary feel. The home also includes laundry hookups and abundant natural light throughout. Ideally located just steps from Archer Avenue, providing easy access to CTA bus routes and the Midway Orange Line for a quick commute downtown. Conveniently close to grocery stores including Jewel-Osco and Shop & Save, as well as local favorites like Tequila CJ Cantina Grill, Villa Rosa Pizza, and Cafe Rosa. Nearby schools include Mark Twain Elementary and Kennedy High School, with Hale Park and Valley Forge Park just minutes away for outdoor recreation. Easy access to I-55 makes commuting simple and efficient.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights updated bathrooms, fully fenced backyard, and abundant natural light throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,105/month
Principal & Interest$2,441
Property Tax$498
Insurance$166
Down payment20% ($99,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $398,399 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1917
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Days on Zillow13 Days
Price/sqft$199
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1917
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$4,843
Parcel1909312019
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×15 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Basement12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Bedroom4
Basement12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Bedroom5
Basement12×15 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Bedroom6
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market13
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$199
On marketMar 27, 2026
PostedMar 27, 2026
Last sold$165,000
MLS statusContingent
MLS updatedApr 1, 2026
Tour days6
Views377
Favorites14
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 1, 2026Contingent$497,999$199MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2026Listed For Sale$497,999$199MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2026Listing Removed$520,000$208MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 13, 2026Listed For Sale$520,000$208MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 10, 2026Listing Removed$3,500$1Zillow Rentals
Mar 6, 2026Listed For Rent$3,500$1Zillow Rentals
Jan 4, 2026Listing Removed$3,500$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 4, 2025Listed For Rent$3,500$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 21, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Oct 27, 2021Listed For Sale$445,000$178Owner
Aug 23, 2019Sold$165,000$66MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 25, 2019Pending Sale$179,000$72CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Apr 14, 2019Price Change$179,000$72CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Mar 13, 2019Listed For Sale$195,000$78CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Contingent$497,999
Apr 1, 2026•$199/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$497,999
Mar 27, 2026•$199/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$520,000
Mar 24, 2026•$208/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$520,000
Mar 13, 2026•$208/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$3,500
Mar 10, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,500
Mar 6, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$3,500
Jan 4, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,500
Nov 4, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Nov 21, 2021•Owner
Listed For Sale$445,000
Oct 27, 2021•$178/sqft•Owner
Sold$165,000
Aug 23, 2019•$66/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$179,000
Jun 25, 2019•$72/sqft•CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Price Change$179,000
Apr 14, 2019•$72/sqft•CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Listed For Sale$195,000
Mar 13, 2019•$78/sqft•CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,606$17,000
Apr 10, 2022$3,516$17,000
Apr 10, 2021$3,419$17,000
Apr 10, 2020$3,225$14,385
Apr 10, 2019$3,268$16,163
Apr 10, 2018$3,213$16,163
Apr 10, 2017$3,012$13,900
Apr 10, 2016$2,802$13,900
Apr 10, 2015$2,566$13,900
Apr 10, 2014$2,281$12,197
Apr 10, 2013$2,236$12,197
Apr 10, 2012$2,207$12,197
Apr 10, 2011$2,479$15,194
Apr 10, 2010$2,490$15,194
Apr 10, 2009$1,442$15,194
Apr 10, 2008$369$20,757
Apr 10, 2007$433$20,757
Apr 10, 2006$460$20,757
Apr 10, 2005$544$14,934
Apr 10, 2004$577$14,934
Apr 10, 2003$656$14,934
Apr 10, 2002$742$10,630
Apr 10, 2001$795$10,630
Apr 10, 2000$871$10,630
Apr 10, 1999$871$9,432
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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