12243 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643
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OFF MARKET

$200,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

12243 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643

West Pullman
Est. Refi. Payment $1,471/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 1, 2025 for $187,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$201K
Since last month
$0 (0%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+6.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$14K (+7.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +258% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$201K
August 2026$201K
July 2026$201K
June 2026$199K
May 2026$198K
April 2026$196K
March 2026$194K
February 2026$191K
January 2026$194K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12250 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$219,000
02/20/26
4
2
1,100
1005 W 123rd St, Calumet Park, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/06/26
4
3
1,364
12233 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$205,000
06/17/26
4
2
1,175
12420 S Aberdeen St, Calumet Park, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$275,000
11/12/25
5
2
2,288
12326 S Racine Ave, Calumet Park, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$219,500
08/18/26
3
2
1,159
12315 S Morgan St, Calumet Park, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$295,000
05/20/26
5
3
2,311
12226 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$269,900
08/06/26
3
2.5
1,600
12324 S Morgan St, Calumet Park, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$135,000
10/16/25
5
2
1,919
12230 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$217,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,400
12138 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$214,700
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,500

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
12237 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.01
$81,100
4
2
1,384
Off Market
S, Chicago, IL 60643
0.02
$166,900
2
1
800
Off Market
12242 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.03
$176,600
3
1.5
672
Off Market
12238 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.03
$235,000
4
2
1,423
For Sale
12250 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.03
$219,000
4
2
1,100
Recently Sold
1113 W 123rd St, Calumet Park, IL 60827
0.05
$16,500
-
-
-
For Sale
12253 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
0.07
$182,200
3
1
1,025
Off Market
1105 W 123rd St, Calumet Park, IL 60827
0.06
$235,000
4
2
2,420
For Sale
12239 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.06
$244,700
3
3
2,000
Off Market
12247 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.06
$90,000
3
2
769
Recently Sold
12204 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643
0.08
$216,600
3
2
1,700
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 12243 S May St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,500 sqft
$134/sqft
2 Parking Spaces

About this House

******THIS SELLER LOVES BUYERS AGENTS***** WOW! THIS HOME IS READY FOR THE LARGE FAMILY THAT NEEDS ROOM TO ROAM. NICE NEWLY REMODELED AND UPDATED THROUGOUT. HOME IS ON A VERY QUIET CHICAGO CITY BLOCK. LARGE LIVINGROOM, DINING AREA AND KITCHEN WITH 5 BEDROOMS AND 2.5 BATHS AND FINISHED BASEMENT. HUGE BACK YARD WITH PRIVATE PARKING IN THE FENCED YARD. LOCATED WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. GREAT HOUSE TO MAKE YOUR NEW HOME!
12243 S May St, Chicago, IL 60643 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home in West Pullman. It last sold for $187,000 on May 1, 2025 (4% below the $195,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2019 with an asking price of $1,590 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 6, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $200,600, with a rent estimate of $3,076/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Cheryl Gordon, (773) 892-1740
Elite Executives Realtors
Bought with: Henry Akumbe-Njiwah, (773) 540-1381, Real People Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12285009

Home Details for 12243 S May St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1500 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street,On Site,Other
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 25292120610000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $195,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 15 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12285009Attic: Finished, Full, Interior StairBack On Market Date: Tue Apr 08 2025

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 1, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285009
Sold
$187,000
Apr 16, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285009
Pending
$195,000
Apr 8, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285009
PendingToActive
$195,000
Mar 21, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285009
Pending
$195,000
Mar 12, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285009
Listed For Sale
$195,000

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$397K
$10.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$296
$6MoM
Available listings
5485
8MoM

Around this home

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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Frequently asked questions about 12243 S May St

  • What is 12243 S May St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12243 S May St in Chicago, IL is $200,600.
  • What is the price history for 12243 S May St?
    12243 S May St in Chicago, IL last sold for $187,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $397K. That is up $10.62K from the prior month.
  • Does 12243 S May St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12243 S May St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 12243 S May St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 12243 S May St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.

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