NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5155 S Mason Ave Chicago, IL 60638

Garfield Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $257,000 - $307,260

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$271/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 12, 2026

Last sale price $255,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,861 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Georgian Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of January 2026

SUPER GREAT PRICE FOR GARFIELD RIDGE! HOME HAS KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM AND A SEPARATE DINETTE AREA ON MAIN FLOOR. UPPER LEVEL HAS 2 GENEROUS BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH! LOWER LEVEL W/ POSS 3RD BR AND A STANDING SHOWER FULL BATH. SOLD IN "AS IS" CONDITION.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gustavo Vargas

RE/MAX Partners License #475133669 Listed on: 11/29/2025

RE/MAX Partners

Co-Listed By

Oscar Vargas

RE/MAX Partners License #475197834

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeannette Diaz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475201083

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,045

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 33x125
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,045

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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: 33X125
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5045.06
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2025
Closed on
Jan 12, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gustavo Vargas
RE/MAX Partners
Buyer's Agent
Jeannette Diaz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$252,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.19%
Views
608
Current Estimated Value
$270,815

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,815
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.79%
Original Mortgage
$247,350
Interest Rate
0.0619%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$255,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $247,350
Previous Owner $5,948
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Sold $255,000 +1.2% $255 / Sq Ft
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2025 11/29/25 For Sale $252,000 +111.8% $252 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $119,000 -4.7% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2012 02/07/12 For Sale $124,900 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $4,667 $25,000 $6,300 $18,700
2024 $4,667 $25,000 $6,300 $18,700
2023 $4,551 $22,000 $5,625 $16,375
2022 $4,551 $22,000 $5,625 $16,375
2021 $4,424 $22,000 $5,625 $16,375
2020 $4,082 $18,207 $4,500 $13,707
2019 $4,090 $20,230 $4,500 $15,730
2018 $4,022 $20,230 $4,500 $15,730
2017 $3,583 $16,533 $4,050 $12,483
2016 $3,333 $16,533 $4,050 $12,483
2015 $3,052 $16,533 $4,050 $12,483
2014 $3,062 $16,377 $3,825 $12,552
2013 $3,003 $16,377 $3,825 $12,552
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gustavo Vargas

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gustavo Vargas

    RE/MAX

    (708) 765-9377

    2 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Gustavo Vargas
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Oscar Vargas

    RE/MAX

    (708) 484-2300

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Oscar Vargas
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  • Jeannette Diaz

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Jeannette Diaz

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    (708) 969-8643

    2 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Jeannette Diaz
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marlene Mendez - Bragado

    RE/MAX

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  • Salvador Gonzalez

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Salvador Gonzalez

    RE/MAX

    (773) 875-9480

    16 in this area

    415 Total Sales

    Salvador Gonzalez
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12524951

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-08-401-055-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60638 Garfield Ridge

5155 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL

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