5802 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
FOR SALE

$10,000

Original price: $20,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths

5802 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621

Englewood
Est. Mortgage $146/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1893
2 Parking Spaces

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5802 S May St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Full basement
Come and view this excellent investment and renovation project. This 2 flat offers a spacious 2br 1bth unit and a 3br 1bth unit. Full basement. Property Sold AS/WHERE-IS. Buyer responsible for all liens, taxes, judgments, closing costs. Seller does not know the amount, so do your due diligence. No tax prorations.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Edrick Salomon, (773) 203-0018
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12407990
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 5802 S May St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1893
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 20172240100000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $10,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12407990

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3125 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12407990

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Englewood
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What Locals Say about Englewood

At least 492 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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

  • 32 % Say it's quiet

  • 26 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Cameo Cameo
    "What makes my community events special is the way we all cooperate with one another in order to fulfill what’s needed to have the events."
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  • V9vn4nyxfw
    "I been here for years now it’s a place to stay but it’s getting better now I feel safe where I live "
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  • Riaaam21
    "The church still has community events. People still attend and appear friendly and neighborly. Overall everyone can come together in small unity for children events."
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  • Frances Russell
    "Be safe always. Chicago is a big city and its easy to find stuff to do, good or bad. Just keep an eye on your youth. "
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  • Laura
    "The neighborhood is quiet sometimes and peaceful. The roads are not too bad. It’s a quiet area. You see a lot of kids come from school. "
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  • Angelia s.
    "I’ve lived here here for three years. Never ever had a problem. My neighbors are very respectful and friendly and we watch out for one another. Never ever had a package stolen off my porch or anything. I’m really gone miss my apartment. My landlord and family is amazing and phenomenal people and very supportive and understanding people. And Will rent from them again in the future. "
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  • Teresa Nieves
    "It was actually a bad place but it’s getting better. There’s a lot of mix now and the community is actually being more friendlier actually getting together and riding bikes. I see this place has potential."
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  • Vivianumude
    "My neighborhood has a great assess to a good commute system. I walk 4 minutes to the bus stop and about 10 minutes to the train station. It help me get to any of my destination with ease. "
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  • Arthur_fykes
    "They had no grocery stores or activity that you can do without having to look over your shoulder. The crime very high here."
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't like it here i would not recommend this area. I really would not. there is too much violence, shooting, confrontational individuals. and don't bother ordering anything cuz it will be stolen"
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  • Trulia User
    "Good commute. Train is walking distance. Redline gives you access to the city in minutes. Up and coming area. Who would have thought Englewood is the place to be "
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  • Trulia User
    "Violent and scary they steal sell drugs and I’m not comfortable I be scared to leave out a lot of traffic in and all people ring your bell all night "
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute to and from downtown is a breeze and very convenient I love that I don’t have to go out of my way just to travel"
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  • Trulia User
    "it is growing neighborhood but it's Slow Coming up, it still has it up and down, other time it quiet, Grammer schools and High School is close by, if you think this the neighborhood for you ,give it a chance"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great I love living in the area. I feel safe and well secured. Friendly neighbors and nice community stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love here the peoples are friendly kids can play outside school close by as well public transportation "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like how people work together ❤️ I've leve here for seven years and I feel home neighbors are really friendly neighborhoods is nice I can walk my dog go to the store the only one thing I do not like park is far "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties and vendors vendors Back to school events at churches. Neighbors looking out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There aren't a great many dogs. The dogs I have experienced were well behaved. There are a lot of stay cats to incite dogs though."
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  • Beverly W.
    "I grew up in this neighborhood and the community has went down tremendously. Too many vacant buildings boarded up no corner store anymore. You have whole Foods on 63rd & Halsted or Fairplay on 47th & Halsted. All I can say is be careful it's really not safe anymore "
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  • Trulia User
    "truthfully some people scared of the neighborhood R&S add this is a beautiful place to live area is it the people is just messed up"
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  • Roy
    "Be safe & careful of your surroundings. They also have a CPS in the area. Multiple corner store in the area. "
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  • Camille
    "I lived here for three years and the violence is too much. The block I live on is great and quite but the surrounding blocks and neighborhood is rough. I often hear gunshots nearby. "
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  • Tay
    "No community events makes this neighborhood special. This neighborhood is unsafe to say the least. There is a lot of gang activity around every corner. "
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  • Maurice C.
    "There are plenty of places to walk your dog here. It may not be safe for some to walk their dog in this neighborhood."
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  • Robin P.
    "We have a lot of parks and corner stores but not much to pick from in them. A neighborhood Walmart and Lowe’s and sometimes people have block parties and huge community parties at the park. Hamilton park offers family movie nights and lots of after school activities for the kids "
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  • Melba M.
    "Parents should watch their children at all times shootings are frequently and plenty of unleashed big dogs with owners not watching their dogs for your safety "
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  • Chantejackson24
    "Nothing makes this community special. It’s need to be torn down and rebuilt with better apartment and parks. No money goes into this community."
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  • Dave J
    "Not many safe parks. The grocery stores don’t have variety so food shopping is tough. And you should have a big dog for protection if u plan on walking at night. "
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  • Cassandramocha
    "Nothing beside gun violence robberies and the neighborhood druggies not to mention the infestation of the buildings rat cats mice and bedbugs . Can’t wait to move "
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  • Deion P.
    "Horrible neighborhood. Dangerous and a lot of abandoned houses and buildings. It’s always someone getting shot or hurt. Lots of police cars and sirens. "
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  • Paul G.
    "Living in this area you must be carful and mind your surroundings. If you can stick it out for a while and wait for the upgrades that are coming to area you’ll be ok. "
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  • Patrice G.
    "There are no community events in the part of town where I live. I keep to myself and mind my own business. Where I live is pretty quiet so I do not encounter any issues from my neighbors or anyone else in the neighborhood. I have lived here for 12 years and there have been no problems I can speak of. "
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  • Cassandra M.
    "I lived in this neighbourhood for two years and I've been ready to move since I moved here it not just the neighbourhood but also the properties aren't as taken care of a lot of infestation with some buildings in the area. "
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  • Isabel V.
    "I live there for 7 years I don’t have any problems y have the cta closer my kids learn how to get the bus n go to work n the store close to my hause bank to "
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  • Michquel H.
    "Very dangerous neighborhood and I wanna move but my school is right next door. I’m currently searching for a new apartment as we speak "
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  • Unspecified
    "The neighborhood needs to stay clean, people need to clean up after their dogs so they don’t transfer diseases/bacteria to other animals."
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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

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
5837 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
0.07
Multi-Family Home
$123,000
05/19/26
5
2
-
5705 S May St, Chicago, IL
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$287,500
09/16/26
6
2
-
5757 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$185,000
06/16/26
6
2
-
5716 S May St, Chicago, IL
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$399,000
02/18/26
6
2
-
1215 W 59th St, Chicago, IL
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$350,000
07/29/26
6
2
-

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
5734 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
0.07
$391,000
9
3
-
Off Market
5804 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
0.00
$10,000
-
-
-
For Sale
5803 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
0.04
$127,100
4
2
756
Off Market
5725 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
0.09
$175,800
6
2
-
Off Market
5800 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60621
0.05
$406,000
11
4
-
Off Market
5716 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
0.10
$399,000
6
2
-
Recently Sold
5722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
0.11
$375,200
6
3
-
Off Market
5751 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60636
0.10
$257,600
5
3
-
Off Market
5747 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60636
0.10
$172,500
4
2
735
Off Market
5755 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60636
0.09
$134,200
4
2
-
Off Market
5739 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60636
0.11
$10,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 21, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407990
PriceChange
$10,000
Price decreased by 50%
Jun 24, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407990
PriceChange
$20,000
Price decreased by 67%
Jul 1, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12407990
Listed For Sale
$60,000
Mar 28, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838578
ListingRemoved
Oct 16, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838578
PriceChange
$35,000
Price decreased by 13%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Edrick Salomon, Select a Fee RE System
Agent Phone: (773) 203-0018
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information

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Frequently asked questions about 5802 S May St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5802 S May St?
    Based on a $10,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5802 S May St in Chicago, IL is approximately $148 (about $56 principal & interest, $17 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5802 S May St compare to homes in Chicago?
    5802 S May St in Chicago, IL is listed at $10,000, about 97% below the $397K median sale price in Chicago.
  • What do residents say about the Englewood neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Englewood, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 5802 S May St?
    The closest schools to 5802 S May St in Chicago, IL are Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School (Middle, rated 7/10), Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 2/10).
  • Does 5802 S May St have parking?
    Yes, 5802 S May St in Chicago, IL has on-site parking.
5802 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1893. 5802 S May St is located in Englewood, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 1, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12407990.