For Sale6d on marketHistoric · 138 yrs
5129 S Emerald Ave
Chicago, IL, 60609 • Back of the Yards • Cook County
$54,900
$55/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,000Sqft
0.07 acLot
1888Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1888 · 138 years of history
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1888 · Historic
Frame single-family home in need of rehab-an excellent opportunity for investors or handy buyers looking to add value. Features a full basement and strong potential. Property is being sold strictly as-is. As-is rider required. No survey provided.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$358/month
Principal & Interest$285
Property Tax$55
Insurance$18
Down payment20% ($10,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $43,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1888
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
Parking0 spaces
Lot3,125 sqft
Days on Zillow6 Days
Price/sqft$55
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1888
Systems
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,125 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBack of the Yards
Parcel2009301009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Frame
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom3
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market6
Est. rent$1,856/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$55
On marketApr 2, 2026
PostedApr 2, 2026
Last sold$4,500
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views408
Favorites7
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60609
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 2, 2026Listed For Sale$54,900$55MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 2026Listing Removed$69,000$69MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 7, 2026Listed For Sale$69,000$69MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 13, 2018Listing Removed$26,889$27Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Aug 23, 2018Price Change$26,889$27Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Apr 28, 2018Price Change$26,890$27Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Apr 15, 2018Price Change$19,890$20Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Mar 13, 2018Price Change$19,889$20Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Mar 8, 2018Price Change$19,900$20Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Feb 17, 2018Price Change$23,900$24Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Jan 25, 2018Price Change$25,000$25Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Jan 20, 2018Price Change$35,000$35Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Jan 4, 2018Price Change$42,900$43Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Sep 20, 2017Listed For Sale$50,000$50Owner
Jan 18, 2011Sold$4,500$5MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2008Sold$10,000$10MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 7, 1997Sold$16,666$17Public Record
Listed For Sale$54,900
Apr 2, 2026•$55/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$69,000
Mar 11, 2026•$69/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$69,000
Jan 7, 2026•$69/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$26,889
Sep 13, 2018•$27/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$26,889
Aug 23, 2018•$27/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$26,890
Apr 28, 2018•$27/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$19,890
Apr 15, 2018•$20/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$19,889
Mar 13, 2018•$20/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$19,900
Mar 8, 2018•$20/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$23,900
Feb 17, 2018•$24/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$25,000
Jan 25, 2018•$25/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$35,000
Jan 20, 2018•$35/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Price Change$42,900
Jan 4, 2018•$43/sqft•Centurion Realty & Estates Inc
Listed For Sale$50,000
Sep 20, 2017•$50/sqft•Owner
Sold$4,500
Jan 18, 2011•$5/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$10,000
May 12, 2008•$10/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$16,666
Nov 7, 1997•$17/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023—$3,322
Apr 9, 2022—$3,322
Apr 9, 2021—$3,322
Apr 9, 2020$1,447$10,218
Apr 9, 2019$1,454$11,354
Apr 9, 2018$1,428$11,354
Apr 9, 2017$1,623$7,538
Apr 9, 2016$1,510$7,538
Apr 9, 2015$1,381$7,538
Apr 9, 2014$1,301$7,012
Apr 9, 2013$1,275$7,012
Apr 9, 2012$1,258$7,012
Apr 9, 2011$1,492$9,208
Apr 9, 2010$1,498$9,208
Apr 9, 2009$1,436$9,208
Apr 9, 2008$1,509$10,520
Apr 9, 2007$244$10,520
Apr 9, 2006$242$10,520
Apr 9, 2005$255$5,386
Apr 9, 2004$250$5,386
Apr 9, 2003$239$5,386
Apr 9, 2002$253$3,231
Apr 9, 2001$209$3,231
Apr 9, 2000$515$3,231
Apr 9, 1999$520$2,683
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