$54,900

5129 S Emerald Ave Chicago, IL 60609

Back of the Yards Neighborhood

Estimated payment $350/month

Total Views 4,080
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$55 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Lowe (Samuel) Park

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

David Williamson

Choice Realty Group Inc. License #471010481 Listed on: 04/02/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 -- $5,601 $938 $4,663
2024 -- $5,601 $938 $4,663
2023 -- $3,322 $2,031 $1,291
2022 $0 $3,322 $2,031 $1,291
2021 $1,447 $3,322 $2,031 $1,291
2020 $1,447 $10,218 $2,031 $8,187
2019 $1,454 $11,354 $2,031 $9,323
2018 $1,428 $11,354 $2,031 $9,323
2017 $1,623 $7,538 $1,875 $5,663
2016 $1,510 $7,538 $1,875 $5,663
2015 $1,381 $7,538 $1,875 $5,663
2014 $1,301 $7,012 $1,718 $5,294
2013 $1,275 $7,012 $1,718 $5,294
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/02/2026 04/02/26 For Sale $54,900 -- $55 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Special Warranty Deed $10,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Warranty Deed $16,666 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $26,350 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12608437

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-09-301-009-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60609 Back of the Yards

5129 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

For Sale

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