5705 S May St

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Description

Say Hello! to your next multifamily opportunity. This well-maintained, tenant-occupied two-flat offers flexibility for both owner-occupants and investors alike. Live in one unit while generating rental income or add a stabilized asset to your portfolio. The property was updated in 2022. A gated front-to-back layout provides added privacy and security, conveniently located near public transportation, major streets, and neighborhood amenities. An excellent opportunity to secure a solid two-flat with...Say Hello! to your next multifamily opportunity. This well-maintained, tenant-occupied two-flat offers flexibility for both owner-occupants and investors alike. Live in one unit while generating rental income or add a stabilized asset to your portfolio. The property was updated in 2022. A gated front-to-back layout provides added privacy and security, conveniently located near public transportation, major streets, and neighborhood amenities. An excellent opportunity to secure a solid two-flat with long-term value. (Additional photos coming soon)
  1. Listed by Jacqueline Green • Kale Realty
    P: (773)-919-4414 C: (773)-919-4414 jacqueline.green05@gmail.com

Property Details for 5705 South May Street

Area
CHI - Englewood
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Electric
Architectural Style
Other
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 12:07 AM

Property Details for 5705 South May Street

StatusActive
MLS #12543854
Days on Market22
Taxes$422 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1888
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5705 South May Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,570 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,535

Property Taxes

$35

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5705 South May Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Chicago Elementary School Academ
  • Jr High Middle School: Chicago Elementary School Academ
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Englewood Stem High School
  • 2nd Alternate Elementary School: Bennett Elementary School
  • 2nd Alternate Jr High Middle School: Nicholson Elementary School Math & Science
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5705
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1132
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
  • Conversion: N
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Deconversion: N
  • 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: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0/00
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0/00

Property History for 5705 South May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12543854

$315,000
Jan 5, 2022

Sold

MRED #11205383

$250,000
Dec 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11205383

$269,000
Oct 29, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482044616

$250,000

-6.4% / yr

Sep 8, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11205383

Sep 8, 2021

Pending

MRED #11205383

Sep 7, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11205383

Aug 31, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11205383

$269,000
Oct 10, 2020

Sold

MRED #10662864

$22,500
Aug 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681283882

$270,000

+161.3% / yr

Apr 13, 2020

Pending

MRED #10662864

Mar 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10662864

$35,000
Jun 26, 2017

Sold

MRED #09488796

$11,000
May 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600667679

$11,000

-35.0% / yr

Apr 3, 2017

Pending

MRED #09488796

Feb 27, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09488796

$18,500
May 7, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08219856

$7,000
Feb 12, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08219856

$12,000
Apr 6, 2009

Sold

MRED #07107045

$359,000
Mar 31, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #267901064

$359,000

+16.2% / yr

Jan 23, 2009

Pending

MRED #07107045

Jan 10, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07107045

$373,000
Dec 12, 2008

Expired

MRED #06880286

$369,900
Apr 30, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06880286

$369,900
Mar 7, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06752597

$370,900
Dec 13, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06752597

$370,900
Nov 20, 2007

Expired

MRED #06711453

$370,900
Oct 21, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06711453

$370,900
Apr 30, 2007

Sold

MRED #06422695

$134,000
Apr 24, 2007

Pending

MRED #06422695

Mar 16, 2007

Cancelled

MRED #06127325

$230,000
Feb 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06422695

$144,900
May 3, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06127325

$230,000
Jul 5, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #162109095

$205,000

+82.0% / yr

Feb 19, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #109364633

$49,500

+368860.3% / yr

Jan 8, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #107105365

$19,250
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12543854

$315,000
01/05/2022

Sold

MRED #11205383

$250,000
12/29/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11205383

$269,000
10/29/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482044616

$250,000

-6.4% / yr

09/08/2021

Contingent

MRED #11205383

09/08/2021

Pending

MRED #11205383

09/07/2021

Contingent

MRED #11205383

08/31/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11205383

$269,000
10/10/2020

Sold

MRED #10662864

$22,500
08/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681283882

$270,000

+161.3% / yr

04/13/2020

Pending

MRED #10662864

03/11/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10662864

$35,000
06/26/2017

Sold

MRED #09488796

$11,000
05/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600667679

$11,000

-35.0% / yr

04/03/2017

Pending

MRED #09488796

02/27/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09488796

$18,500
05/07/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08219856

$7,000
02/12/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08219856

$12,000
04/06/2009

Sold

MRED #07107045

$359,000
03/31/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #267901064

$359,000

+16.2% / yr

01/23/2009

Pending

MRED #07107045

01/10/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07107045

$373,000
12/12/2008

Expired

MRED #06880286

$369,900
04/30/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06880286

$369,900
03/07/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06752597

$370,900
12/13/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06752597

$370,900
11/20/2007

Expired

MRED #06711453

$370,900
10/21/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06711453

$370,900
04/30/2007

Sold

MRED #06422695

$134,000
04/24/2007

Pending

MRED #06422695

03/16/2007

Cancelled

MRED #06127325

$230,000
02/25/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06422695

$144,900
05/03/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06127325

$230,000
07/05/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #162109095

$205,000

+82.0% / yr

02/19/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #109364633

$49,500

+368860.3% / yr

01/08/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #107105365

$19,250

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

Public Records for 5705 South May Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,218Additions$781Total$1,999
Tax Record2023$422 ($35 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,875 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1888CountyCOOKAPN20-17-217-003

Schools near 5705 South May Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Englewood STEM High School
Public9 to 12

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

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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5705 South May Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60621. This property was listed for sale on January 11, 2026 by Kale Realty, it's currently listed at $315,000. It has been on the market for a total of 22 days and was last sold on January 5, 2022. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School, Englewood STEM High School and Jefferson Alt High School. 5705 South May Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1888.

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