5259 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
OFF MARKET

5259 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609

Back of the Yards

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    This lot/land is located at 5259 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL. 5259 S Wolcott Ave is in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60609. This property has a lot size of 3000 sqft.
    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.

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    Listed
    Less than a day ago

    Home Details for 5259 S Wolcott Ave

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Lot Land

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 3000 sqft

    Market trends in Chicago

    Last updated May 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $370K
    $21.67K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.9%
    0.5%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $281
    $14    MoM
    Available listings
    5571
    201    MoM
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2024
    Tax
    Assessment$9,000
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 5259 S Wolcott Ave

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    5130 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.24
    Lot/Land
    $1,000
    07/02/25
    -
    -
    5341 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.33
    Lot/Land
    $1,000
    06/30/25
    -
    -
    5057 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.45
    Lot/Land
    $80,000
    06/26/25
    -
    -
    5035 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL
    0.64
    Lot/Land
    $12,500
    01/14/26
    -
    -
    5535 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.52
    Lot/Land
    $65,000
    03/09/26
    -
    -
    1248 W 51st St, Chicago, IL
    0.80
    Lot/Land
    $17,100
    04/22/26
    -
    -
    1641 W 59th St, Chicago, IL
    0.83
    Lot/Land
    $13,900
    07/21/25
    -
    -
    1220 W 51st St, Chicago, IL
    0.85
    Lot/Land
    $17,100
    04/22/26
    -
    -
    5918 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.85
    Lot/Land
    $6,000
    07/22/25
    -
    -
    5859 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
    0.85
    Lot/Land
    $1,000
    10/16/25
    -
    -

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    Neighborhood Overview

    Back of the Yards
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    What Locals Say about Back of the Yards

    At least 311 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 65 % Say car is needed

    • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 59 % Say kids play outside

    • 52 % Say parking is easy

    • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 40 % Say it's quiet

    • 40 % Say there are community events

    • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 34 % Say there's wildlife

    • 30 % Say people would walk alone at night

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Acostamarina148
      "I loved the neighborhood very peaceful very mindful very safe very clam very cool very comfortable "
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    • Hr6kwwkdfq
      "Be aware of stay painting of gang activity no harm to you but they have been tagging the building for more the 40 years "
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    • Trulia User
      "make sure your kids are always safe its dangerous over here. Make sure you get them to school on time. Keep them in after school activities and out the way."
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    • Trulia User
      "It’s a cultural area for blacks and minorities I would recommend this neighborhood for work school living and building."
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    • Trulia User
      "There is a newer dog park in McKinley park! It’s clean and large. There are big dog and small dog designated sections."
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    • Trulia User
      "Violence. It s not safe in englewood. I have lived here for a while now and they shoot a lot in this neighborhood "
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    • Trulia User
      "There is nothing that makes the neighborhood feel special anymore. Churches are gone and so are most programs "
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    • MSuarez
      "47th festival every year churches events trying to make neighbors socialize and to get together to make the neighborhood safer. "
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    • Trulia User
      "easy access to public transportation. There's a bus stop at almost every corner. Many convenience shops, and restaurants in the area. plenty of access to schools"
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    • Trulia User
      "I've lived in this area for about 2.5 years. It's very neighborly. BUT there has been an uptick in gun violence. I wish it could go back to what it was. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Neighborhood is completely out of control. No sense of community. No respect for the elders who already exist here. Police presence is scarce "
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    • Trulia User
      "Nice area can get a little rough in certain areas during the summer but overall not as bad as people make it seem"
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    • Trulia User
      "I lived in this neighborhood for 37 years and nice neighbors and it's a nice neighborhood and if you don't bother them they won't bother you good community"
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    • Trulia User
      "near expressway so its convenient to travel from place to place and shop; near downtown and Shopping "
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    • Trulia User
      "Dog owners can walk their dogs freely and plenty of sidewalks . Alleys not always safe but once you know neighbors you can feel safe to choose one "
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    • Trulia User
      "The community helps to improve their neighborhoods .Caring about where you live and how it appears makes a difference when other drive through well kept communities."
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    • Shannon M.
      "They pop fireworks all year round. It’s annoying. But it’s a nice family block. People need to pick up after there dogs more tho. An there is access to a lot of stores in the a Area. An grocery stores"
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    • Gloria S.
      "This is a fairly decent neighborhood to live in, there is mild violence compared to other places. All in all I enjoy my neighborhood because everything is walkable!"
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    • Mrsruthpena
      "The commute is really good it’s about 15-20 to downtown Chicago. Ashland and Halsted are near by if you have to go Northside or south side. I like to take Racine north to get to downtown faster. Cuts your commute if train is not passing by. "
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    • Kiwana R.
      "I have different options as far as commuting . There are many side streets and main streets connecting to the Eways. "
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    • Ruby A.
      "Everything is great the dogs are comfterable and people clean up after their dog. It is not messy as people seem to think actua. I love this community for my dog "
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    • Kitty
      "There are a lot of restaurants and shops. It is convenient to take public transportation. It is not 100% safety but it is not really bad area. People around here , they are hard workers. The area is not much beautiful. Only Some in front of house do not cut glass or clean much. "
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    • Carl O.
      "Everybody knows each other in this neighborhood we almost can say we all family but it’s just so bad over here that I wouldn’t even recommend it 🤷‍♂️"
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    • Kitty
      "I have lived here for 2 years. It is not too bad even though it’s not safe area for 100% but for me it is safe 60-70 %. My neighbor helped to take care of each."
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    • Lynsaylindsey
      "My neighborhood has limited access to downtown locations and is a food, and entertainment desert. The positive of my neighborhood is that it has grammar schools near by for families with young children. "
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    • Robertodelaluz86
      "Back of the yards festival music food and mechanical rides live groups and the food is great. Great local restaurants!"
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    • Katherine
      "There are bus stops where close with my house, near groceries shop and restaurants, area is not much safe but it is not real bad"
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    • Ismaelmendz123
      "This neighborhood used to be a lot more violent, however back of the yards/new city is improving as a community and it’s improving in safety as there are less and less shootings each year and it will become better!"
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    • Alex
      "it's a rough neighborhood, schools are not the best, and there are a lot of shooting happening in the area "
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    • Alexander B. R.
      "Nothing really, but there are a lot of businesses and even companies around where I live. There are factory like garbage dumping, tour bus, meat produce, car and tire repair, etc."
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    • Coppedgejv
      "You see dog owners walking dogs often. I believe dog owners would like living in this neighborhood and would "
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    • Vanessa A.
      "This is a family oriented neighborhood. There are quite a few schools near by and parks. Easy access to grocery stores. CTA is accessible."
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    • Fjesseffa
      "Some what ok but trying to move to a better area for the safety of my kids and to start a new journey for me and mines would love a mix area with not that much crime activity going on "
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    • Francayala
      "this is a great community with everything close stores, schools , a lot of different food , parks, schools and a lot more things you can see every day changing around. "
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    • Safiya S.
      "Sherman Park... there's lagoon, Park path, two parks, and a library, it's a great neighborhood for any type of pet."
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    • Anthony C.
      "me my church personality friends music and events that celebrated year after year with tradition and new concepts with the new generation"
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    • Fields5228
      "I lived here for forty odd years on and off and it hasn’t gotten better by any means I’m looking to relocate ASAP "
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    • Jlortiz275
      "The way we all convide with eachother and help eachother, we are always on it we are actually working on making each street parking space residential so only people that live on that street can park there . "
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    5259 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 is a lot/land. 5259 S Wolcott Ave is located in Back of the Yards, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale.