Beautiful ranch-style home with finished basement in the heart of West Elsdon! The main level features two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, gleaming hardwood floors, and a bright living room complete with a wall-mounted TV and modern electric fireplace. The updated kitchen offers maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and a functional island-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The finished basement expands your living space with a den, powder room, wet bar, additional cabinetry, laundry area, and durable tiled flooring-ideal for hosting, relaxing, or creating a home office setup. Step outside to a landscaped backyard featuring brick pavers, a sun-protection pavilion, yard space, and a 2-car garage-perfect for summer gatherings. Conveniently located just a 12-minute walk to the Pulaski Orange Line and approximately a 20-minute drive to the Loop. This move-in ready home combines comfort, style, and accessibility!
Contingent
$300,000
5238 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
2beds
768sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
3,780 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern electric fireplaceFinished basementYard spaceTwo spacious bedroomsFunctional islandBrick paversWet bar
- 26 days |
- 1,550 |
- 94 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 03:42pm
Listing courtesy of:
Robert Munds (312)399-9841,
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12565474
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Den
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 319 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X29
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,468
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,780 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x126
Details
- Parcel number: 19113100580000
- Special conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,573
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Contingent | $300,000$391/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12565474 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+106.9%$391/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12565474 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2002 | Sold | $145,000+72.6%$189/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1994 | Sold | $84,000$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,691 +3.4% | $16,000 |
| 2022 | $2,602 +2.1% | $16,000 |
| 2021 | $2,548 -6.1% | $16,000 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $2,712 -1.7% | $15,199 -11% |
| 2019 | $2,760 +1.7% | $17,078 |
| 2018 | $2,712 +19.8% | $17,078 +23.5% |
| 2017 | $2,264 -0.9% | $13,823 |
| 2016 | $2,283 +10.5% | $13,823 |
| 2015 | $2,067 +3.2% | $13,823 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $2,003 +2.6% | $13,282 |
| 2013 | $1,953 +0.1% | $13,282 |
| 2012 | $1,951 -24.1% | $13,282 -32.9% |
| 2011 | $2,570 +4.9% | $19,790 |
| 2010 | $2,449 +12.5% | $19,790 |
| 2009 | $2,178 -2.1% | $19,790 -10.5% |
| 2008 | $2,224 -29.7% | $22,103 |
| 2007 | $3,165 -1.1% | $22,103 |
| 2006 | $3,199 +24.2% | $22,103 +40.2% |
| 2005 | $2,576 +0.1% | $15,766 |
| 2004 | $2,574 +2.2% | $15,766 |
| 2003 | $2,519 +26.4% | $15,766 +43.5% |
| 2002 | $1,993 +27.1% | $10,987 |
| 2001 | $1,569 -7% | $10,987 |
| 2000 | $1,687 +0.1% | $10,987 +2.8% |
| 1999 | $1,685 | $10,688 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,949/mo
Principal & interest
$1451
Property taxes
$498
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Elsdon
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Peck Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Hernandez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Curie Metropolitan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peck Elementary School
- High: Curie Metropolitan High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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