5233 S Racine Ave Chicago, IL 60609
Back of the Yards NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,369/month
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own a well-maintained 2-unit property in Chicago-ideal for owner-occupants or investors! First-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus a finished basement with 3 additional bedrooms (in-law setup). Second-floor unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and has been recently updated with new kitchen (quartz countertops, appliances), updated bathroom, fresh paint, and lighting (2026). Recent improvements include new furnace (1st floor), front windows, and gutters (2025). Spacious backyard with exterior parking. Turnkey property with strong income potential-live in one unit and rent the other or add to your portfolio. Schedule your showing today!
Listing Agent
eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave Brokerage Phone: (312) 206-0590 License #475205476 Listed on: 04/22/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,416
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Alley Access
- Unassigned Parking
Schools
- Sherman Elementary School
- Tilden Career Communty Academy S High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Lot Dimensions are 25x125
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Back Of The Yards Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,371 | $17,001 | $938 | $16,063 |
| 2024 | $1,371 | $17,001 | $938 | $16,063 |
| 2023 | $1,337 | $6,500 | $2,031 | $4,469 |
| 2022 | $1,337 | $6,500 | $2,031 | $4,469 |
| 2021 | $1,307 | $6,499 | $2,031 | $4,468 |
| 2020 | $1,618 | $7,264 | $2,031 | $5,233 |
| 2019 | $1,678 | $8,350 | $2,031 | $6,319 |
| 2018 | $1,649 | $8,350 | $2,031 | $6,319 |
| 2017 | $3,038 | $14,112 | $1,875 | $12,237 |
| 2016 | $2,826 | $14,112 | $1,875 | $12,237 |
| 2015 | $2,586 | $14,112 | $1,875 | $12,237 |
| 2014 | $2,493 | $13,437 | $1,718 | $11,719 |
| 2013 | $2,444 | $13,437 | $1,718 | $11,719 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 04/22/26 | For Sale | $385,000 | +41.0% | -- | |
| 04/19/2024 04/19/24 | Sold | $273,000 | -2.2% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 02/27/2024 02/27/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/23/2024 02/23/24 | Price Changed | $279,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 02/23/2024 02/23/24 | For Sale | $279,000 | +21.3% | -- | |
| 01/15/2024 01/15/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/11/2024 01/11/24 | For Sale | $230,000 | +447.6% | -- | |
| 01/16/2018 01/16/18 | Sold | $42,000 | -6.5% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 12/26/2017 12/26/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/05/2017 12/05/17 | Price Changed | $44,900 | -10.0% | -- | |
| 10/26/2017 10/26/17 | For Sale | $49,900 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12625645
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