5256 S Paulina St Chicago, IL 60609
Back of the Yards Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,200
Sq Ft
1927
Built
Highlights
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Living Room
- Bungalow
- Central Air
About This Home
As of July 2025Beautiful newly updated brick bungalow with adjoining lot on the left side of the property included in the listing price. The main level offers lots of natural lighting with a spacious living room and dining room, great for entertaining. This property features luxury vinyl flooring throughout the house, updated kitchen, with soft closed cabinets, large pantry, stainless steel appliances, enclosed back porch where you can setup some chairs to sit and relax after a long day. The upper level contains two bonus rooms. Great additional space in the basement, with a new full bathroom, a spare room ideal for guests or a home office. In this level you will also have the perfect space to setup your laundry room. Improvements include new concrete throughout the back patio area, parking pad, and sidewalks, all new windows, new furnace, and air conditioning unit new water tank.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475167774 Listed on: 05/16/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,112
Year Built
- Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2025
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 126 x 24
- Additional Parcels
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,200 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Vinyl Flooring
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Schools
- Woodlawn Elementary School Commu
- Fulton Elementary Middle School
- Big Picture High School-Back Of
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Spight Henry C and Spight Francisca
Bought by
Camacho Pastor
Seller's Agent
Rosio Lopez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karla Boccelli
RE/MAX MI CASA
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.81%
Views
41
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.08%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Outstanding Balance
$280,250
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,633
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Spight Henry C and Spight Francisca
Bought by
Henry C Spight Ii And Francisca Spight Trust and Spight
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 22, 2000
Sold by
Spight Henry C and Spight Henry C
Bought by
Spight Henry C and Spight Francisca
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 1995
Sold by
First National Bank Of Chicago
Bought by
Spight Henry C and Spight Henry C
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $295,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Compan | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $6,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $280,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 07/24/25 | Sold | $295,000 | 0.0% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | Price Changed | $295,000 | -4.8% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | For Sale | $309,900 | -- | $141 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,697 | $11,000 | $900 | $10,100 |
| 2023 | $1,655 | $8,000 | $1,950 | $6,050 |
| 2022 | $1,655 | $8,000 | $1,950 | $6,050 |
| 2021 | $1,609 | $8,000 | $1,950 | $6,050 |
| 2020 | $1,285 | $5,731 | $1,950 | $3,781 |
| 2019 | $1,302 | $6,440 | $1,950 | $4,490 |
| 2018 | $1,280 | $6,440 | $1,950 | $4,490 |
| 2017 | $1,909 | $8,809 | $1,800 | $7,009 |
| 2016 | $1,776 | $8,809 | $1,800 | $7,009 |
| 2015 | $1,626 | $8,809 | $1,800 | $7,009 |
| 2014 | $1,495 | $7,997 | $1,650 | $6,347 |
| 2013 | $1,466 | $7,997 | $1,650 | $6,347 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rosio Lopez
Seller's Agent in 2025
Rosio Lopez
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 835-1980
2 in this area
5 Total Sales
-
Karla Boccelli
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Karla Boccelli
RE/MAX
3 in this area
92 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12367457
APN: 20-07-413-047-0000
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