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Off market feb 2024 for $315K

$283,006

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5542 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60621

About this home

Discover this Stunning 2-Unit Gem in the Peaceful Englewood Community! Nestled on a tranquil block, this exquisite 2-unit property has been meticulously stripped down to the studs and expertly restored to perfection. Boasting 6 generously sized bedrooms and 2 beautifully renovated baths, this home offers spacious living and dining areas filled with natural light. A bonus small bedroom in the second unit provides flexibility for an office or closet space. The full, unfinished basement holds the potential for a legal ADU unit in the future, and for added convenience, there are laundry hookups in the basement. Brand new permitted back porch and a cemented 2 car parking pad. This Englewood property is a true find, blending modern comfort with endless potential. Tenant pays their own utilities. Don't miss your chance - schedule a viewing today!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Sherita Owens • Keller Williams ONEChicago

Bought with Christopher Gallardo • Realty of Chicago LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11939773

Redfin Estimate

$283,006

$32K since sold in February 2024$1,000 since October

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 10.5% lower than the average sale price ($316K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$393,000
A
7 beds2 baths— sq ft
5233 S Racine St, Chicago, IL 60609
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$425,000
B
6 beds2 baths— sq ft
5531 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$120,000
C
6 beds2 baths— sq ft
5732 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60621
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$360,000
D
7 beds2 baths— sq ft
5206 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$249,000
E
6 beds2 baths1,687 sq ft
5809 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60621
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$350,000
F
6 beds2 baths— sq ft
1215 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636

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Market trends in Englewood, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$205K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

73d

1 days MoM

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0 MoM

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6217 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60621
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Sale history for 5542 S Carpenter St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11939773

Feb 22, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$315,000

Feb 9, 2024

Relisted (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jan 24, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jan 22, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

$325,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11923451

Dec 1, 2023

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11904678

Nov 3, 2023

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11198787

Nov 5, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$95,000

Sep 1, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

$85,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11098342

Aug 24, 2021

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10304737

Apr 6, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$844 (+2.6%)

$938 + $14,063

$15,001

2022

$823 (+2.3%)

$2,031 + $1,968

$3,999

2021

$804 (−51.2%)

$2,031 + $1,968

$3,999

2020

$1,649 (−3.5%)

$2,031 + $5,372

$7,403

2019

$1,710 (+1.7%)

$2,031 + $6,479

$8,510

2018

$1,681 (−40.1%)

$2,031 + $6,479

$8,510

2017

$2,804 (+7.5%)

$1,875 + $11,152

$13,027

2016

$2,609 (+9.3%)

$1,875 + $11,152

$13,027

2015

$2,387 (−2.7%)

$1,875 + $11,152

$13,027

2014

$2,454 (+2.0%)

$1,718 + $11,509

$13,227

2013

$2,405 (+1.3%)

$1,718 + $11,509

$13,227

2012

$2,374 (−16.9%)

$1,718 + $11,509

$13,227

2011

$2,857 (−0.4%)

$2,187 + $15,445

$17,632

2010

$2,869 (+4.4%)

$2,187 + $15,445

$17,632

2009

$2,749 (+77.0%)

$2,187 + $15,445

$17,632

2008

$1,553 (+28.5%)

$3,624 + $15,260

$18,884

2007

$1,209

$3,624 + $15,260

$18,884

Tax history for 5542 S Carpenter St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$844 (+2.6%)

$938 + $14,063

$15,001

2022

$823 (+2.3%)

$2,031 + $1,968

$3,999

2021

$804 (−51.2%)

$2,031 + $1,968

$3,999

2020

$1,649 (−3.5%)

$2,031 + $5,372

$7,403

2019

$1,710 (+1.7%)

$2,031 + $6,479

$8,510

2018

$1,681 (−40.1%)

$2,031 + $6,479

$8,510

2017

$2,804 (+7.5%)

$1,875 + $11,152

$13,027

2016

$2,609 (+9.3%)

$1,875 + $11,152

$13,027

2015

$2,387 (−2.7%)

$1,875 + $11,152

$13,027

2014

$2,454 (+2.0%)

$1,718 + $11,509

$13,227

2013

$2,405 (+1.3%)

$1,718 + $11,509

$13,227

2012

$2,374 (−16.9%)

$1,718 + $11,509

$13,227

2011

$2,857 (−0.4%)

$2,187 + $15,445

$17,632

2010

$2,869 (+4.4%)

$2,187 + $15,445

$17,632

2009

$2,749 (+77.0%)

$2,187 + $15,445

$17,632

2008

$1,553 (+28.5%)

$3,624 + $15,260

$18,884

2007

$1,209

$3,624 + $15,260

$18,884

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,125 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,730

Year built

1903

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Cook County

APN

20172020300000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

RS-3

Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District

The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS3 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational / school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space

Nov 16, 2022 • Final

Residential

Plumbing

Aug 18, 2022 • Final

Residential

Perform interior and exterior renovations to deconvert a residential building from three units to two units. Replace the rear wood exit porch and remove the front concrete basement entry stairs.

Addition

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7
# of Bedrooms Possible: 7

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 13

Multi-Unit Information
3 Br Unit(s) In Bldg: Yes

Unit Type 1 Information
Floor Number: 1
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Microwave
Security Deposit: 0
Tenant Pays: Other
Lease Expiration Date: N/A

Unit Type 2 Information
Floor Number: 2
# of Rooms: 7
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave
Tenant Pays: Other
Lease Expiration Date: 0

Exterior

Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Flat

Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
Rebuilt Year: 2022
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2022
Parcel Number: 20172020300000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 135 X 25
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $940.36
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 299
Middle Or Junior School District: 299
High School District: 299

Location Information
Township: Lake
Corporate Limits: Chicago
Directions: Exit the Dan Ryan Expressway on 55th Street, turn west to 55th and Carpenter. Turn left on Carpenter

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,730
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,125 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 20172020300000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Holmes Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Chicago, IL • 60621

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5529 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	—
5536 South Carpenter St Apartment 1, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2682 Sq. Ft.	—
5528 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2364 Sq. Ft.	—
5537 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2394 Sq. Ft.	$221,761
5539 South Aberdeen St Apartment 2, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5418 Sq. Ft.	—
5533 South Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$64,787

Address	Redfin Estimate
5604 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
5532 South Carpenter St Apartment 2FL, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
5526 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$92,960
5544 South Carpenter St Apartment 2, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5470 Sq. Ft.	$367,464
5545 South Aberdeen St Apartment 2, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3717 Sq. Ft.	$268,219
5535 South Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 650 Sq. Ft.	$79,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
5538 South Carpenter St Apartment 5538, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$160,404
5531 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$340,572
5524 South Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$210,921
5537 South Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3085 Sq. Ft.	$160,628
5541 South Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$126,530
5539 South Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$234,774

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