Solid brick Cape Cod featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms situated on an over-sized corner lot. Detached 2-car garage plus additional carport for extra parking. Property has been cleaned out and is ready for the next owner's vision. Strong layout with great natural light and functional floor plan. Excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking to add value. Convenient location near parks, schools, shopping, and transportation. Owner is an IL licensed Realtor. Home being sold "as is." Multiple offers- highest and best due by 5 PM on March 5th.
Contingent
$309,000
5259 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,423sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick cape codGreat natural lightOver-sized corner lotFunctional floor planStrong layout
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 06, 2026 at 11:16am
Listing courtesy of:
Erika Villegas (773)618-9018,
Re/Max In The Village
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12579211
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,423 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36 X 125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 19084090780000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,876
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Contingent | $309,000$217/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12579211 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,000+23.6%$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12579211 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Sold | $250,000$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,985 -0.6% | $26,000 |
| 2022 | $1,996 +5.6% | $26,000 |
| 2021 | $1,890 -3.7% | $26,000 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $1,963 +0.3% | $23,106 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,957 +1.5% | $25,674 |
| 2018 | $1,927 -6.6% | $25,674 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $2,064 -45.9% | $23,217 |
| 2016 | $3,818 +61.3% | $23,217 |
| 2015 | $2,367 +0.8% | $23,217 +36.9% |
| 2014 | $2,348 -10.6% | $16,959 |
| 2013 | $2,627 +0.4% | $16,959 |
| 2012 | $2,617 -28.7% | $16,959 -35.8% |
| 2011 | $3,668 +3.8% | $26,416 |
| 2010 | $3,535 +9.8% | $26,416 |
| 2009 | $3,219 +21.7% | $26,416 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $2,645 +0.8% | $27,476 |
| 2007 | $2,625 +3.1% | $27,476 |
| 2006 | $2,546 -4.4% | $27,476 +38.2% |
| 2005 | $2,662 +1% | $19,877 |
| 2004 | $2,637 +4.4% | $19,877 |
| 2003 | $2,525 -5.4% | $19,877 +20.2% |
| 2002 | $2,669 +5.1% | $16,537 |
| 2001 | $2,540 +11.2% | $16,537 |
| 2000 | $2,284 -0.1% | $16,537 +20.1% |
| 1999 | $2,287 | $13,766 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,040/mo
Principal & interest
$1528
Property taxes
$512
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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