Location! Location! Location! Rare opportunity to own a spacious single-family home on an extra-wide lot tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Chicago's sought-after Little Italy / UIC neighborhood. This expansive residence offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing ample room for comfortable living, multi-generational use, or strong investment potential. The home offers a functional layout with generously sized bedrooms and abundant storage throughout. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, zoned central heating/cooling, water heater and a 2-car garage. An unfinished basement provides excellent storage space with potential for customization or expansion. This home offers rare open exposures with unobstructed views and abundant natural light. The north elevation remains permanently open due to the adjacent UIC parking area, providing unrestricted skyline views of Chicago and ensuring no future construction will block the sunlight or outlook from the home. Currently leased through 7/30/2026, Garage Leased through 9/30/2026. Ideally located just steps from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) campus, with easy access to Taylor Street dining, shopping, and nightlife, as well as convenient transportation options including I-90/94 and the Blue Line, allowing for a quick commute to downtown Chicago. Whether you're an owner-occupant or investor, this property offers size, location, zoning flexibility, and long-term upside in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods. Lot size is 28 x 112 and Zoned RT4. Perfect for investors, rehabbers, or buyers seeking a full renovation project. Sold AS-IS.
Price change
Price cut: $40K (5/19)
$859,500
702 S May St, Chicago, IL 60607
5beds
3,876sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
3,088.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious single-family homeGenerously sized bedroomsAbundant natural lightIn-unit laundryQuiet cul-de-sacExtra-wide lotFunctional layout
- 18 days |
- 2,022 |
- 54 |
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Listing courtesy of:
Hashim Hamsakutty 888-574-9405,
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12618452
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds, Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X21
Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X9
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X27
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,None,Daylight
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,876 sqft
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: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,088.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 112
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 17174090540000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $700,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,945
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $859,500-4.4%$222/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,500+36.3%$232/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Listing removed | $3,750$1/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $3,750-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,850-9.4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listing removed | $4,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Listing removed | $4,250$1/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,250$1/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,250+18.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $3,600-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/2023 | Price change | $3,900-13.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,500+12.5%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/2/2020 | Listing removed | $3,999$1/sqft |
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| 1/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,999+303.9%$1/sqft |
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| 11/25/2019 | Listing removed | $990 |
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| 11/24/2019 | Listed for rent | $990 |
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| 9/6/2019 | Listing removed | $659,800$170/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $659,800$170/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Pending sale | $659,800$170/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $659,800-0.5%$170/sqft |
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| 9/3/2019 | Sold | $662,800+0.5%$171/sqft |
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| 7/22/2019 | Pending sale | $659,800$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,820 +2.6% | $70,000 |
| 2022 | $14,447 +2.3% | $70,000 |
| 2021 | $14,123 +10.9% | $70,000 +22.9% |
| 2020 | $12,732 +11.9% | $56,962 -9% |
| 2019 | $11,374 -8.7% | $62,596 -16.3% |
| 2018 | $12,461 +27.2% | $74,829 +53.6% |
| 2017 | $9,794 +0.4% | $48,716 |
| 2016 | $9,757 +98% | $48,716 |
| 2015 | $4,927 -22.6% | $48,716 +22.9% |
| 2014 | $6,365 -5.4% | $39,626 |
| 2013 | $6,729 -7.2% | $39,626 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $7,248 -54.5% | $40,390 -63% |
| 2009 | $15,913 +1065.4% | $109,173 +95% |
| 2006 | $1,366 -13% | $55,986 +42.8% |
| 2005 | $1,570 | $39,208 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University Village - Little Italy
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Smyth J Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Wells Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Smyth Elementary School
- Middle: Smyth Elementary School
- High: Wells Community Academy Senior H
- 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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