Sold559d on marketHistoric · 113 yrs
5536 S Kilbourn Ave
Chicago, IL, 60629 • West Elsdon • Cook County
$250,000
$189/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,322Sqft
0.09 acLot
1913Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1913 · 113 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
559 days on market
Established listing
$189/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1913 · Historic
Memories of renting will fade fast upon seeing this starter Cape Cod with a private driveway. Inside, find the main level with a welcoming front porch flowing into a bright kitchen with white cabinets & modern stainless steel appliances, then continuing into a spacious & relaxing living room. The main level also features 2 bedrooms and a recently remodeled full bathroom. Upstairs includes a loft/recreation room and a 3rd bedroom. The large yard with a patio offers plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. Terrific location nearby Midway, the Orange Line, transportation, shopping & restaurants. Don't snooze & don't wait until your landlord raises your rent. Schedule your private viewing & make this your 1st home.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights welcoming front porch and private driveway as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,565/month
Principal & Interest$1,231
Property Tax$250
Insurance$83
Down payment20% ($50,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $200,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1913
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking3 Open Parking spaces
Lot3,781 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1913
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Driveway, On Site, Owned
BasementCrawl Space
FencingFenced
Lot3,781 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWest Elsdon
Annual tax$2,969
Parcel1915105033
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Driveway
On Site
Owned
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Landscaped
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
TV-Cable
Other Structures
None
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom2
Main9×8 ft72 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom3
Main13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market559
Est. value$268,800
Est. rent$2,224/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$189
On marketJun 15, 2024
PostedJun 15, 2024
Last sold$250,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 4, 2024
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Chicago?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60629
Price history
19 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 2, 2024Sold$250,000$189MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 11, 2024Contingent$249,873$189MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 15, 2024Listed For Sale$249,873$189MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 24, 2024Price Change$249,900$189MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 17, 2024Price Change$254,900$193MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 25, 2024Price Change$259,900$197MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 9, 2024Price Change$264,900$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 29, 2024Price Change$269,900$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 24, 2024Price Change$274,900$208MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 6, 2024Price Change$279,900$212MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 26, 2023Price Change$289,900$219MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 8, 2023Listed For Sale$295,000$223MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 25, 2019Sold$175,500$133MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 17, 2019Pending Sale$179,900$136Redfin Corporation
Oct 9, 2019Listed For Sale$179,900$136Redfin Corporation
Sep 5, 2018Sold$103,000$78Public Record
Jul 24, 2018Pending Sale$114,900$87Fireside Realty
Jul 8, 2018Listed For Sale$114,900$87Fireside Realty
Sold$250,000
Oct 2, 2024•$189/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$249,873
Aug 11, 2024•$189/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$249,873
Jun 15, 2024•$189/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 23, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$249,900
Apr 24, 2024•$189/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$254,900
Apr 17, 2024•$193/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$259,900
Mar 25, 2024•$197/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$264,900
Feb 9, 2024•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$269,900
Jan 29, 2024•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$274,900
Jan 24, 2024•$208/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$279,900
Jan 6, 2024•$212/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$289,900
Oct 26, 2023•$219/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$295,000
Oct 8, 2023•$223/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$175,500
Nov 25, 2019•$133/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$179,900
Oct 17, 2019•$136/sqft•Redfin Corporation
Listed For Sale$179,900
Oct 9, 2019•$136/sqft•Redfin Corporation
Sold$103,000
Sep 5, 2018•$78/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$114,900
Jul 24, 2018•$87/sqft•Fireside Realty
Listed For Sale$114,900
Jul 8, 2018•$87/sqft•Fireside Realty
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2023$2,970$14,000
Apr 15, 2022$2,896$14,000
Apr 15, 2021$2,815$14,000
Apr 15, 2020$3,161$14,097
Apr 15, 2019$3,203$15,840
Apr 15, 2018$3,149$15,840
Apr 15, 2017$2,555$11,793
Apr 15, 2016$2,378$11,793
Apr 15, 2015$2,177$11,793
Apr 15, 2014$2,214$11,841
Apr 15, 2013$2,171$11,841
Apr 15, 2012$2,142$11,841
Apr 15, 2011$125$18,274
Apr 15, 2010$113$18,274
Apr 15, 2009$106$18,274
Apr 15, 2008$134$18,790
Apr 15, 2007$190$18,790
Apr 15, 2006$201$18,790
Apr 15, 2005$255$12,628
Apr 15, 2004$271$12,628
Apr 15, 2003$342$12,628
Apr 15, 2002$387$7,691
Apr 15, 2001$415$7,691
Apr 15, 2000$454$7,691
Apr 15, 1999$454$7,991
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