1608 S 5th Ave

$155,000
Price
4
Beds
1,472 Sq. Ft.
$105 / Sq. Ft.
1,472
Sq. Ft.
$105
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Attention Investors & Rehabbers! Opportunity knocks at 1608 S 5th Ave in Maywood! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers roughly 1,500 square feet of living space plus a full basement. Rehab work has already been started-just bring your finishing touches to complete the project and unlock the full potential. The home also features a large detached garage that could be restored for added value. Great bones, great layout, and great upside. Perfect for investors looking to add to their rental portfolio...Attention Investors & Rehabbers! Opportunity knocks at 1608 S 5th Ave in Maywood! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers roughly 1,500 square feet of living space plus a full basement. Rehab work has already been started-just bring your finishing touches to complete the project and unlock the full potential. The home also features a large detached garage that could be restored for added value. Great bones, great layout, and great upside. Perfect for investors looking to add to their rental portfolio or flip for profit. Don't miss this one!
  1. Listed by Arthur Weller • eXp Realty
    P: (888)-574-9405 C: (630)-447-0111 art.weller@exprealty.com

Property Details for 1608 South 5th Avenue

Area
Maywood
Township
Proviso
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 06:36 PM

Property Details for 1608 South 5th Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12434482
Days on Market134
Taxes$7,324 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built-
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,572 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1608 South 5th Avenue

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,572 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,376 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$766

Property Taxes

$610

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1608 South 5th Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 89
  • High School District: 209
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 89
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: Unknown
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 53X124
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1472
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-04T23:31:33
  • Photos Count: 25
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X16

Property History for 1608 South 5th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12434482

Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12434482

$155,000
Aug 19, 2025

Pending

MRED #12434482

Aug 19, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12434482

Jul 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12434482

$155,000
Apr 13, 2022

Sold

MRED #11272828

$105,000
Feb 22, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11272828

Feb 22, 2022

Pending

MRED #11272828

Feb 21, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11272828

Nov 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11272828

$109,900
May 23, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625493469

$30,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Contingent

MRED #12434482

11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12434482

$155,000
08/19/2025

Pending

MRED #12434482

08/19/2025

Contingent

MRED #12434482

07/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12434482

$155,000
04/13/2022

Sold

MRED #11272828

$105,000
02/22/2022

Contingent

MRED #11272828

02/22/2022

Pending

MRED #11272828

02/21/2022

Contingent

MRED #11272828

11/18/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11272828

$109,900
05/23/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625493469

$30,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1608 South 5th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,630Additions$13,370Total$17,000
Tax Record2023$7,324 ($610 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,472 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,472 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1893CountyCOOKAPN15-14-151-009

Schools near 1608 South 5th Avenue

This home is within Proviso Twp Hsd 209 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Irving Middle School
Public5 to 8

Proviso East High School
Public9 to 12

Washington Dual Language Academy
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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