12237 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643
OFF MARKET

12237 S May St
Chicago, IL 60643

West Pullman
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,384 sqft

$79,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $608/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$79,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $608/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,384 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Fantastic opportunity! This frame Cape Cod offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a basement that can be finished for added living space! This property is waiting for the right owner to unlock its full potential and turn it into a stunning home. Conveniently located near shopping and transportation, this home is ideal for a first-time buyer ready to transform it into a fabulous living space or an investor looking to add to their rental portfolio.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 11, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 12237 S May St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1384 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 25292120590000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $74,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jun 20 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12383858
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Daniel Robinson, (708) 515-4505
Crosstown Realtors, Inc.
Bought with: Dustin Kooy, (815) 954-1346, Village Realty Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12383858

Price History for 12237 S May St

DatePriceEventSource
01/09/2026$2,550ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/23/2025$2,550PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
11/19/2025$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/10/2025$76,333Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12383858
06/20/2025$74,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12383858
06/04/2025$74,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12383858
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$356
Assessment$49,990
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 12237 S May St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12326 S Racine Ave, Calumet Park, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$104,500
07/16/25
3
2
1,159
12250 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$219,000
02/20/26
4
2
1,100
12230 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$217,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,400
12416 S Carpenter St, Calumet Park, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$112,500
03/20/26
4
1
1,253
12438 S May St, Calumet Park, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$219,000
06/20/25
4
2
1,033
939 W 123rd St, Calumet Park, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$215,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,950
12216 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/28/26
4
1
769

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

West Pullman
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What Locals Say about West Pullman

At least 273 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Margaret Green
    "Watch your children and teach them to respect others around them, help keep where they live clean and safe."
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  • Teresa Ferrell
    "Need to know the safe area. Need alot of polices to watch the shooters out here. It is not safe for kids and adults to walk outside at night. Need a better community for the neighborhood. "
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  • Teresa Ferrell
    "The area is bad there a gunshot sometimes. My kids can’t even enjoy ride bike or play outside. They need to have polices around everyday"
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  • Teresa Ferrell
    "The neighborhood is ok but not too good 80%. I rather have neighborhood watch and clean. Nice parking"
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  • Johnnyhopkins1978
    "Folks look out for each other. Working community and quiet blocks of families. Historic buildings everywhere and close to the downtown commute. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been knowing this neighborhood all my life, I’m not new to the bad things or the good things that happens surrounded the neighborhood"
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  • Trulia User
    "Alright actually not bad neighborhood you could say that I seen worse neighborhoods actually I could see improving "
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  • Trulia User
    "we don't have any events everyone stays to themselves some may decorate for holidays others won't it somewhat safe most of the time"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of families in the area. The neighbors are friendly and helpful with each other. There is plenty of shopping just not necessarily within walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is mostly quiet every now and then you have the trouble makers act a fool. But not to often it’s a walkable area and dog friendly the commute is great.You have serval bus line options to take you to and from downtown and the red line extension. Which is about 30-45 min ride"
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  • Trulia User
    "Some Blocks Have Good Families Who Look Out For Their Neighbors, Which Make Great Neighbors . I Have Great Neighbors Their Very Helpful."
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  • Trulia User
    "I think dog owners will like that their are sidewalks to walk their dogs. I really don't know anything else because I can't have a dog anymore. A dog owner doesn't like that there are no dog parks in the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is great only 30 minutes to work and I enjoy loving right next to the expressway Traveling in the morning is without stress and anxiety. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for almost 4 years and it very quiet and there is a bike trail nearby that can take in the direction of two different parks."
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  • Binecia_dillon
    "this community is a very different Community to live in it is a community where now everybody is learning more about the technology and learning more about putting cameras up you would never know who will help your neighbor to understand you don't have to be afraid you just have to know how to use the new technology up a new billennium of 2020 knowledge is power and I share my knowledge with the community so the community could know you don't have to show your face when it's a crime on the scene or somebody house is getting robbed because that's everywhere. I shared knowledge knowledge is power. that's what makes this community special to me it will be back normal"
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  • Binecia Dillon
    "they use the Kroc Center they used to churches and then you trick or treat early in a day anytime after 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. there is no more candy issue out Halloween no trick-or-treating anymore"
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  • Shannon C.
    "Very dangerous. Stay away. Shootings all the time. Cars drive reckless. No grocery stores. If you move here bring big dogs. Many thefts. "
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  • Nicole L. S.
    "to much shootings and no stores and people r mean the grass from the city grows extra long never cut there lawns but we do it because we dont like nasty people"
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  • Elisacalderon5
    "it would be nice to have a trail, walking. but it's not feasible. it would be nice to walk your dog down some streets where they wont get hurt, ex: step on glass, metal or nails to name a few. "
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  • Only1donae
    "pretty decent essay on 111th and King Drive trying to move here cuz so far no have a grandbaby would love to bring her here"
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  • Mikababy981
    "Community sticks together it really is a family thing it’s generally all families and families of families nothing but generations so it’s a lot like family’s and they keep and eye out for each other "
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  • Lwalkerwl59
    "Nice neighbors quiet in some areas. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to walk outside after dark alone. And most times not even with someone else. "
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  • Baldfade3
    "there's not a lot of people walking the streets late night. people tend to stay to themselves. that's exactly what I do"
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  • Teona N.
    "It’s not that great of a area, lots of unwanted traffic (crack heads and drunks) police bother my company for no reason all the time for no reason took my boyfriend to jail for NOTHING and he was in front of my house parking getting ready to come in. I’m moving ASAP. "
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  • Darleen J.
    "Residents have movie nights, participates in holiday events such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas also Residents meetings, donations for families that’s in need, the residents are very helpful and friendly and looks out for one another and with the help of the property management doing these great thing in our community makes us all continually stick together and keep the community nice and peaceful and the community feels nice safe and comfortable for the children to be able to come out to enjoy their self and I truly believe living in the West Pullman neighborhood I could continue with my participation with West Pullman community to keep their community great and safe."
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  • Marlojj365
    "people messing with their dog throwing rocks and feeding they dog or touching their dogs other than that its cool to live in the area"
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  • john s
    "The houses are great close to my job and the kid school shopping is easy not much crime public transportation is easy"
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  • Briana N.
    "Nothing we don’t have any community events in my neighborhood. We haven’t had any community events in a long time because one of the neighbors always calling the police."
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  • Otis P.
    "I love my hood and it loves me back!!! And also all the people are well loved and supporting been here my whole life"
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  • Cassandra J.
    "This area is not for kids. A lot of drug dealers everywhere, guys love to hang at the local Citgo, I never let my son walk to the store by himself, nor my daughters. When my car was down, I use to take the bus and metra, and a man followed me, one morning!! He was about to attack me, until another guy stop him, police was called but he ran away. I broke my lease and moved!!!!!"
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  • Msdunyel1
    "Not a good area for children. A lot of police ride around! Drug dealers etc! Not a good area period!"
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  • Pattydeannsalcedo
    "This isn’t the place for any kids. My Kids’s can’t even be kids and play outside ride they bikes go to the park "
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12237 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,384 sqft single-family home built in 1947. 12237 S May St is located in West Pullman, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 12237 S May St was last sold on Jul 10, 2025 for $76,333 (2% higher than the asking price of $74,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 12237 S May St is $79,400.