Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds
5705 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1888Year Built

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.

    Sold By Porter Group Real Estate

    • Listed by: Jacqueline Green 773.919.3439 jacqueline.green05@gmail.com • Kale Realty
    Listing closed: 09/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12543854

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    Property Information for 5705 South May Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $422 / year
    • MLS Type: Two to Four Units / 2 Flat
    • County: Cook County
    • 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
    Building Information
    • Residences: 2
    • Year Built: 1888
    • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
    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 Built1888Year Renovated1890ZoningRS-3CountyCOOKAPN20-17-217-003-0000

    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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