Sold975d on marketHistoric · 136 yrs
5225 S Emerald Ave
Chicago, IL, 60609 • Back of the Yards • Cook County
$166,000
$164/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,012Sqft
0.07 acLot
1890Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1890 · 136 years of history
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
975 days on market
Established listing
$164/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1890 · Historic
*Buyer didn't qualify* Wow! This move in ready, updated house brings in a lot of natural lighting, feels like an open floor concept and water proof laminate floors. House features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and remodeled kitchen with granite countertops. It has seperate living room and dining room. Basement is unfinished but ready for your ideas.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights open floor concept, natural lighting, and granite countertops as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,094/month
Principal & Interest$872
Property Tax$166
Insurance$55
Down payment20% ($33,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $132,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1890
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking0 spaces
Lot3,149 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1890
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,149 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBack of the Yards
Annual tax$727
Parcel2009309011
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main8×10 ft80 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main7×10 ft70 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main7×6 ft42 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market975
Est. value$194,000
Est. rent$1,939/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$164
On marketMar 20, 2023
PostedMar 20, 2023
Last sold$166,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 8, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60609
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 7, 2023Sold$166,000$164MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 12, 2023Contingent$166,000$164MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 3, 2023Listed For Sale$166,000$164MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2023Contingent$160,000$158MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 9, 2023Listed For Sale$160,000$158MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 26, 2023Contingent$165,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 7, 2023Price Change$165,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 20, 2023Listed For Sale$170,000$168MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 12, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 31, 2022Price Change$75,000$74MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 6, 2022Price Change$80,000$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 26, 2022Listed For Sale$95,000$94MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$166,000
Aug 7, 2023•$164/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$166,000
Jul 12, 2023•$164/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$166,000
Jul 3, 2023•$164/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$160,000
May 12, 2023•$158/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$160,000
May 9, 2023•$158/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$165,000
Apr 26, 2023•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$165,000
Apr 7, 2023•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$170,000
Mar 20, 2023•$168/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jan 12, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$75,000
Dec 31, 2022•$74/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$80,000
Oct 6, 2022•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$95,000
Sep 26, 2022•$94/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$764$3,620
Apr 9, 2022$745$3,620
Apr 9, 2021$728$3,620
Apr 9, 2020$2,491$11,180
Apr 9, 2019$2,496$12,423
Apr 9, 2018$2,454$12,423
Apr 9, 2017$1,680$7,802
Apr 9, 2016$1,563$7,802
Apr 9, 2015$1,430$7,802
Apr 9, 2014$1,317$7,098
Apr 9, 2013$1,291$7,098
Apr 9, 2012$1,274$7,098
Apr 9, 2011$1,666$10,278
Apr 9, 2010$1,672$10,278
Apr 9, 2009$1,603$10,278
Apr 9, 2008$1,619$11,286
Apr 9, 2007$1,603$11,286
Apr 9, 2006$1,620$11,286
Apr 9, 2005$864$5,289
Apr 9, 2004$856$5,289
Apr 9, 2003$837$5,289
Apr 9, 2002$621$3,457
Apr 9, 2001$599$3,457
Apr 9, 2000$509$3,457
Apr 9, 1999$513$2,651
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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