5352 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft Single Family listed at $149,900, built in 1910 in the New City neighborhood.
About this home
Introducing 5352 S Paulina Street, a solid 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick single-family home located in Chicago's New City community. This property offers immediate livability with the opportunity to add significant value through updates and improvements, making it ideal for an owner-occupant or an investor seeking their next portfolio addition. The main level includes two bedrooms (one smaller and ideal for office or flex use), a living room with strong natural light, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bathroom. The home also features an enclosed but unheated rear porch for additional storage or future customization. Upstairs offers one full bedroom with a separate living room, creating additional functional or recreational space. The basement includes another bedroom and a full bathroom, providing even more flexibility for multi-generational living or extended guest accommodations. While some updates have been completed, the home still requires substantial renovation work, giving buyers the chance to build long-term equity or tailor the home to their own needs. The New City neighborhood continues to see improvements, including recently repaved streets and curbs that enhance curb appeal, walkability, and overall community value. The area is also gaining steady interest from developers due to ongoing revitalization and investment in nearby communities such as Back of the Yards, Englewood, and Gage Park. Take a look and see the value and potential this home offers. Taxes reflect a Senior Exemption and a Homeowner's Exemption ***Agent is related to the Seller***Mold is present***
Property details
- Price
- $149,900
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 1,700 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $88
- Year built
- 1910
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 156
- Est. property tax
- $3,118/yr · $260/mo · 2.08% IL avg
- Last sold
- $37,500 · Feb 1983
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Price history
▼ 6.3%Most recent change on 2026-02-13: $159,900 → $149,900.
- Feb 13, 2026$149,900Price change
- Nov 20, 2025$159,900Initial list price
- Feb 4, 1983$37,500Sold
- Feb 1, 1983$37,500Sold
Location
This home is located in Chicago, IL. Browse more Chicago listings on the Chicago market page or explore the full Chicago market report.
About Chicago: Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 51°F with 211 dry days per year and 39.9 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 60609)
This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (40% owner-occupied). Median age is 35.4; 11% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $47,209.
- Median income
- $47,209
- Median age
- 35.4
- Owner-occupied
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.7%
- Census median home value
- $228,800
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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