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Last Sold Price
4 beds
5538 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
1888Year Built

Description

Step on up...don't be shy! This frame 2-unit is looking for its next owner, and thanks to a recent price improvement, the invitation just got a lot more attractive. Whether you're searching for a property with potential, a place to make your own, or an opportunity to add value through thoughtful updates, this could be the one that earns a spot at the top of your list. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in each unit, this property offers flexibility, functionality, and plenty of room for imagination....Step on up...don't be shy! This frame 2-unit is looking for its next owner, and thanks to a recent price improvement, the invitation just got a lot more attractive. Whether you're searching for a property with potential, a place to make your own, or an opportunity to add value through thoughtful updates, this could be the one that earns a spot at the top of your list. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in each unit, this property offers flexibility, functionality, and plenty of room for imagination. The layouts provide a solid foundation for future improvements, while the partially finished basement offers additional space for storage, hobbies, recreation, or whatever creative vision you have in mind. Think of it as the bonus room that's still waiting to learn what it wants to be when it grows up. Let's be honest-some homes are completely finished. Others give you the opportunity to create something uniquely yours. This property proudly falls into the second category. Bring your ideas, your inspiration, your favorite paint color, and maybe even that toolbox you've been meaning to use more often. Washington Park is becoming more exciting! You'll enjoy convenient access to green space, walking paths, recreational amenities, and community attractions. The continued investment surrounding the Obama Presidential Center has brought renewed excitement and attention to the area. Nearby access to the University of Chicago, shopping, dining, public transportation, and the Dan Ryan Expressway helps keep everyday conveniences within easy reach. So if you've been waiting for an opportunity with upside potential, a great location, and a price that's moving in the right direction, don't let someone else become the new neighbor first. Opportunity is knocking. The price has spoken. Now all that's missing is you.

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    • Listed by: Tamika Marks 773.656.9895 marksrealtor@yahoo.com • Trademarks & Associates
    Listing closed: 09/18/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12667592

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    Property Information for 5538 South Perry Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,352 / year
    • MLS Type: Two to Four Units / 2 Flat
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: CHI - Washington Park
    • Township: Lake
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0.0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Zoning: MULTI
    Building Information
    • Residences: 2
    • Year Built: 1888
    • Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,178 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 299
    • High School District: 299
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • # Full Baths in Building: 2
    • # Half Baths in Building: 0
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 85
    • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Stone
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 0
    • South Coordinate: 5500
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 100
    • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2026-06-03T22:58:53
    • Photos Count: 38
    • Habitable Residence: No
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Multi Family
    Unit 1
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
    • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00
    Unit 2
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
    • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00

    Public Records for 5538 South Perry Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$623Additions$9,378Total$10,001
    Home Facts
    Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,527 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,527 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,075 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1888Year Renovated1890ZoningRS-3CountyCOOKAPN20-16-205-029-0000

    Schools near 5538 South Perry Avenue

    This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 8
    Charter - K to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Carter Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Phillips Academy High School
    Public9 to 12

    KIPP Bloom Charter Elementary School
    CharterK to 8

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