7947 S May St

1,976 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
1,976
Sq. Ft.
$187
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Amazing rehab on this huge Auburn Gresham brick bungalow featuring a total of 5bds and 3 full luxury baths. Brand new gourmet kitchen with all the modern amenities, fireplace and full finished basement with direct access to beautiful fully fenced yard. New windows, new electrical and plumbing done with proper permits for your peace of mind.Amazing rehab on this huge Auburn Gresham brick bungalow featuring a total of 5bds and 3 full luxury baths. Brand new gourmet kitchen with all the modern amenities, fireplace and full finished basement with direct access to beautiful fully fenced yard. New windows, new electrical and plumbing done with proper permits for your peace of mind.
  1. Listed by Jose Gonzalez • RE/MAX 10
    P: (708)-203-9721 chepeshouses@gmail.com

Property Details for 7947 South May Street

Area
CHI - Auburn Gresham
Township
Lake
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 7947 South May Street

StatusActive
MLS #12622386
Days on Market40
Taxes$3,165 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,968 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 7947 South May Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,968 SF

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Property Information for 7947 South May Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2
  • Basement Type: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, None
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2026
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2908
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2908
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2908
  • Lower Sq Ft: 800
  • Main Sq Ft: 1408
  • Upper Sq Ft: 700
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 32X124
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 7947
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1100
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-04-21T20:22:16
  • Photos Count: 22
  • 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: 14X20
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X25
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X20
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 6X12

Property History for 7947 South May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12622386

$369,900
Apr 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12622386

$380,000
Apr 4, 2025

Sold

MRED #12167600

$90,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2026

Price Change

MRED #12622386

$369,900
04/17/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12622386

$380,000
04/04/2025

Sold

MRED #12167600

$90,000

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

Public Records for 7947 South May Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,984Additions$10,016Total$12,000
Tax Record2023$3,165 ($264 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,408 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,408 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,968 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyCOOKAPN20-32-201-018

Schools near 7947 South May Street

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

Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Public9 to 12

Community Youth Development Institute
Charter9 to 12

Learn Charter - Hunter Perkins Campus
CharterK to 8

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7947 South May Street is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60620. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2026 by RE/MAX 10, it's currently listed at $369,900. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on April 4, 2025. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Cook Elementary School, Hirsch Metropolitan High School and Community Youth Development Institute. 7947 South May Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 1,976 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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