Well-maintained brick two-flat featuring spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath units. One unit is tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income, while the second unit is move-in ready for an owner-occupant or new tenant. A great opportunity for house hackers, investors, or buyers seeking flexibility and long-term value.
Englewood, located between Washington Park and West Englewood, is a historic and residential Chicago neighborhood with a grid of classic brick two-flats and broad commercial corridors. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates along West 63rd Street near South Halsted Street, where storefront blocks, murals, and corner shops set a street-level rhythm. Hamilton Park’s fieldhouse and greenspace give the area a strong civic anchor. Kennedy-King College adds a campus presence and steady daytime motion along 63rd. The Englewood Square development frames a modern retail-and-services node beside the college. Side streets mix worker cottages, greystones, and tidy bungalows, creating a grounded, architectural patchwork.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished full basement
Three total rooms listed (per unit summary)
Bedrooms
Six bedrooms total
Each unit is a 3-bedroom (one on the 1st floor, one on the 2nd floor)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms total
Each unit has one full bathroom
Kitchen
Unit 1: Stove, Refrigerator
Unit 2: Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave
Laundry & utility
Unit 1: Washer and Dryer included
Tenants pay electricity and gas
Heating & cooling
Natural gas and electric heating
Exterior features
Fenced lot
Sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets in the neighborhood
Home design
Two- to four-unit property (two units)
Rehabilitated in 2022
Built more than 100 years ago
Flat roof
Construction
Vinyl siding and brick exterior
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water (Lake Michigan source)
Public sewer
HOA & community
No special service area
Financial info
Fee simple ownership
Property zoned for multi-family
Standard Chicago lot dimensions: 25 x 125
Other
Two units in the building
Property is not a conversion
Rehab completed in 2022
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
MUST SEE GUT REHAB. NEW SIDING, WINDOWS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL. SEPARATE HEATING/HOT WATER TANKS. NEW FLOORS, NEW TILES BATH. PERFECT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS AND INVESTORS. FHA, VA, CONVENTIONAL FRIENDLY. WALKING DISTANCE FROM WHOLE FOODS, STARBUCKS, CHIPOTLE, AND MORE. SHOWINGS ARE AVAILABLE WITH 24 HOURS NOTICE.
Public Records
Oct 21, 2020
Sold
$270,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10662864
Oct 10, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$22,500
Apr 13, 2020
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Mar 11, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Mar 10, 2020
Listed (New)
$35,000
Mar 10, 2020
Listing Removed
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Savvy investor opportunity! This spacious 2-flat frame property in the rising Englewood community is a must-see!!! In addition to the large 2-units this property has, there is also a full basement with great potential. It is in a magnificent location: close to public transportation, schools, and parks. This unbelievable steal of a deal awaits the perfect owner investor. Sold AS-IS
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09488796
Jun 26, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$11,000
Apr 3, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2017
Price Changed
$13,900
Mar 13, 2017
Relisted (Price Change)
—
Mar 8, 2017
Listing Removed
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Feb 27, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Feb 24, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jan 29, 2017
Listed (New)
$18,500
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08219856
Apr 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2013
Contingent
—
Feb 12, 2013
Price Changed (Reactivated)
*
Feb 12, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Feb 5, 2013
Contingent
—
Jan 11, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Dec 6, 2012
Contingent
—
Dec 3, 2012
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Nov 27, 2012
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2012
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07107045
Apr 7, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$359,000
Jan 23, 2009
Contingent
—
Jan 10, 2009
Listed
$373,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06880286
Dec 13, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2008
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06752597
Mar 7, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Dec 13, 2007
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06711453
Nov 20, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
May 15, 2007
Sold
$134,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06422695
Apr 24, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 25, 2007
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06127325
Mar 16, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2006
Listed
*
Public Records
Jul 21, 2005
Sold
$205,000
Public Records
Feb 19, 2003
Sold
$49,500
Public Records
Feb 19, 2003
Sold
$123,500
Public Records
Jan 8, 2003
Sold
$38,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$422 (+2.6%)
$1,218 + $781
$1,999
2022
$411 (+2.3%)
$1,218 + $781
$1,999
2021
$402 (−82.8%)
$1,218 + $781
$1,999
2020
$2,332 (−3.5%)
$1,218 + $9,249
$10,467
2019
$2,417 (+1.7%)
$1,218 + $10,813
$12,031
2018
$2,377 (−8.7%)
$1,218 + $10,813
$12,031
2017
$2,604 (−45.0%)
$1,125 + $10,960
$12,085
2016
$4,735 (+9.3%)
$1,125 + $22,514
$23,639
2015
$4,331 (−30.6%)
$1,125 + $22,514
$23,639
2014
$6,243 (+2.0%)
$1,031 + $32,621
$33,652
2013
$6,120 (+1.3%)
$1,031 + $32,621
$33,652
2012
$6,039 (+182.4%)
$1,031 + $32,621
$33,652
2011
$2,138 (−0.4%)
$1,312 + $11,883
$13,195
2010
$2,147 (+4.4%)
$1,312 + $11,883
$13,195
2009
$2,058 (−30.5%)
$1,312 + $11,883
$13,195
2008
$2,958 (+1.0%)
$2,249 + $18,374
$20,623
2007
$2,929
$2,249 + $18,374
$20,623
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,875 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,600
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1888
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
20172170030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
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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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60621
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52
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37
25
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Feb
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5705 S May St
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