Google street view image for 5834 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621

Off market sep 2000 for $60K

$144,960

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $120/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,480

sq ft

5834 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621

About this home

5834 S May St is a 1,480 square foot house on a 4,250 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 25, 2000 for $60,500. Based on Redfin's Chicago data, we estimate the home's value is $144,960.

Single-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

4,250 sq ftLot Size

$98Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$144,960

$84K since sold in September 2000$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 179.2% higher than the average sale price ($52K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$70,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
6200 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60636
SOLD FEB 6, 2024
$78,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,634 sq ft
6528 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60621
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$36,670
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,260 sq ft
5750 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$22,500
D
4 beds2 baths1,546 sq ft
6530 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60621

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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

97.7%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$236K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

75d

5 days MoM

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1 MoM

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LISTED BY REDFIN
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Sale history for 5834 S May St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$144 (+21.1%)

$1,275 + $5,757

$7,032

2022

$119 (−11.5%)

$2,227 + $1,773

$4,000

2021

$135 (−82.6%)

$2,227 + $1,773

$4,000

2020

$775 (−2.7%)

$2,762 + $3,817

$6,579

2019

$796 (+1.9%)

$2,762 + $4,631

$7,393

2018

$782 (−59.2%)

$2,762 + $4,631

$7,393

2017

$1,917 (−22.1%)

$2,550 + $9,730

$12,280

2016

$2,460 (+9.3%)

$2,550 + $9,730

$12,280

2015

$2,250 (+15.6%)

$2,550 + $9,730

$12,280

2014

$1,947 (+2.0%)

$2,337 + $8,157

$10,494

2013

$1,908 (+1.3%)

$2,337 + $8,157

$10,494

2012

$1,883 (−12.0%)

$2,337 + $8,157

$10,494

2011

$2,140 (−0.4%)

$2,975 + $10,233

$13,208

2010

$2,149 (+4.4%)

$2,975 + $10,233

$13,208

2009

$2,060 (−16.5%)

$2,975 + $10,233

$13,208

2008

$2,467 (+1.0%)

$4,080 + $13,119

$17,199

2007

$2,443

$4,080 + $13,119

$17,199

Tax history for 5834 S May St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$144 (+21.1%)

$1,275 + $5,757

$7,032

2022

$119 (−11.5%)

$2,227 + $1,773

$4,000

2021

$135 (−82.6%)

$2,227 + $1,773

$4,000

2020

$775 (−2.7%)

$2,762 + $3,817

$6,579

2019

$796 (+1.9%)

$2,762 + $4,631

$7,393

2018

$782 (−59.2%)

$2,762 + $4,631

$7,393

2017

$1,917 (−22.1%)

$2,550 + $9,730

$12,280

2016

$2,460 (+9.3%)

$2,550 + $9,730

$12,280

2015

$2,250 (+15.6%)

$2,550 + $9,730

$12,280

2014

$1,947 (+2.0%)

$2,337 + $8,157

$10,494

2013

$1,908 (+1.3%)

$2,337 + $8,157

$10,494

2012

$1,883 (−12.0%)

$2,337 + $8,157

$10,494

2011

$2,140 (−0.4%)

$2,975 + $10,233

$13,208

2010

$2,149 (+4.4%)

$2,975 + $10,233

$13,208

2009

$2,060 (−16.5%)

$2,975 + $10,233

$13,208

2008

$2,467 (+1.0%)

$4,080 + $13,119

$17,199

2007

$2,443

$4,080 + $13,119

$17,199

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

Zoning

M1-1

Limited Manufacturing/Business Park District

The primary purpose of the M1, Limited Manufacturing/Business Park district is to accommodate low-impact manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing and distribution activities that occur within enclosed buildings. The district is intended to promote high- quality new development and reuse of older industrial buildings.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Office
Post office
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MCCARTHYS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,480
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: B F (JACOBS) RESUB OF BLK BLK 3 LOT 11

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,250
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 3
Acres: 0.0976
Zoning Code: 10
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 20172240170000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance 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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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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Estimated sale price

$138,000 – $167,000

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Home values near 5834 S May St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5807 S May Street, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	—
5811 S May Street Unit 1, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	—
5802 S May Street, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$205,548
5810 S May Street, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 874 Sq. Ft.	$56,311
1150 W 59th Street, Chicago, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2020 Sq. Ft.	$123,083
5814 S Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$96,225

Address	Redfin Estimate
5836 S May Street, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1164 Sq. Ft.	$102,233
5803 S May Street, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 756 Sq. Ft.	$129,602
5815 S May Street, Chicago, IL 16 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
5813 S May Street, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$226,873
1136 W 59th Street, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	—
5818 S Aberdeen Street Unit L, Chicago, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$84,039

Address	Redfin Estimate
5838 S May Street, Chicago, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 714 Sq. Ft.	$80,076
5842 S May Street, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$57,577
5812 S May Street, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$206,751
5815 S May Street, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$231,555
5837 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$187,600
5839 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$297,228

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