8040 S May St

Chicago, IL 60620

$245,000
Price
6
Beds
1,600 Sq. Ft.
$153 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$153
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Spacious Chicago bungalow featuring 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and a spacious finished basement. This move-in ready home offers ample space for large households, home offices, or multigenerational living. Located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood near parks, shopping, schools, and public transportation, with easy access to CTA buses, the 79th St Red Line, and the Dan Ryan Expressway. A great starter home with room to grow! Schedule your private tour today!Spacious Chicago bungalow featuring 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and a spacious finished basement. This move-in ready home offers ample space for large households, home offices, or multigenerational living. Located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood near parks, shopping, schools, and public transportation, with easy access to CTA buses, the 79th St Red Line, and the Dan Ryan Expressway. A great starter home with room to grow! Schedule your private tour today!
  1. Listed by LaToya Moore • Baird & Warner
    P: (773)-543-1253 C: (773)-543-1253 latoya.moore@bairdwarner.com

Property Details for 8040 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
No
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 02/05/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 8040 South May Street

StatusActive
MLS #12531720
Days on Market106
Taxes$2,254 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1914
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,125 SF
CountyCook County
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Location

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Building Information for 8040 South May Street

Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,125 SF

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Property Information for 8040 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, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 3
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 x 125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 8040
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1132
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1325
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 23
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 10X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X23
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X13
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 15X6

Property History for 8040 South May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12531720

$245,000—
Dec 11, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12519122

$250,000—
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12531720

$250,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12519122

—
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12519122

$250,000—
Feb 5, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #215927215

$215,000

+29.1% / yr

Feb 5, 2007

Sold

MRED #06360512

$215,000—
Dec 16, 2006

Pending

MRED #06360512

—
Dec 15, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06360512

$249,900—
Apr 17, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #195662618

$175,000

+269.6% / yr

Jan 13, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #173393615

$125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Price Change

MRED #12531720

$245,000
12/11/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12519122

$250,000
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12531720

$250,000
12/01/2025

Contingent

MRED #12519122

—
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12519122

$250,000
02/05/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #215927215

$215,000

+29.1% / yr

02/05/2007

Sold

MRED #06360512

$215,000
12/16/2006

Pending

MRED #06360512

—
12/15/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06360512

$249,900
04/17/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #195662618

$175,000

+269.6% / yr

01/13/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #173393615

$125,000

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

Public Records for 8040 South May Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,600Additions$11,400Total$14,000
Tax Record2023$2,254 ($188 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,325 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,325 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyCOOKAPN20-32-208-036

Schools near 8040 South May Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cook Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Jefferson Alt High School
Public - 6 to 12
York Alternative High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cook Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Hirsch Metropolitan 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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More information about 8040 South May Street, Chicago, IL 60620

8040 South May Street is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60620. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2025 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $245,000. It has been on the market for a total of 106 days and was last sold on February 5, 2007. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Cook Elementary School, Hirsch Metropolitan High School and Jefferson Alt High School. 8040 South May Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 1,600 sqft single family home built in 1914.

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