5705 S May St

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Description

Well-maintained brick two-flat featuring spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath units. One unit is tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income, while the second unit is move-in ready for an owner-occupant or new tenant. A great opportunity for house hackers, investors, or buyers seeking flexibility and long-term value.Well-maintained brick two-flat featuring spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath units. One unit is tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income, while the second unit is move-in ready for an owner-occupant or new tenant. A great opportunity for house hackers, investors, or buyers seeking flexibility and long-term value.
  1. Listed by Jacqueline Green • Kale Realty
    P: (773)-919-3439 C: (773)-919-3439 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: 06/11/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 5705 South May Street

StatusActive
MLS #12543854
Days on Market1
Taxes$422 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property 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

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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: 3
  • 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
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • 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: 18
  • 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
Oct 29, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482044616

$250,000

-6.4% / yr

Aug 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681283882

$270,000

+161.3% / yr

May 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600667679

$11,000

-35.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482044616

$250,000

-6.4% / yr

08/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681283882

$270,000

+161.3% / yr

05/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600667679

$11,000

-35.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 5705 South May Street

Taxable ValueLand$563Additions$8,438Total$9,001
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
Charter - K to 8
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Englewood STEM High School
Public9 to 12

KIPP Bloom Charter Elementary School
CharterK to 8

CICS Basil
CharterK 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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5705 South May Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60621. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School, Englewood STEM High School and KIPP Bloom Charter Elementary School. 5705 South May Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1888.

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