5526 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,034 sqft Single Family listed at $399,000, built in 1926 in the Gage Park neighborhood.
About this home
A meticulously renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home (with potential for a 3rd bedroom) that seamlessly blends classic Chicago charm with contemporary luxury. This turnkey property showcases gleaming hardwood floors, sophisticated dark trim, and a spectacular chef's kitchen featuring white shaker cabinetry, stunning marble-look waterfall countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a dramatic oversized range hood. The spa-inspired bathrooms boast floor-to-ceiling marble tile and modern fixtures, while charming stained glass windows and custom built-ins with a decorative fireplace mantel add character throughout. The finished attic provides exceptional additional living space with vaulted ceilings, perfect for a home office or guest suite, and the full finished basement offers endless possibilities for recreation or storage. Located in the West Elsdon neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side, you're minutes from Midway Airport with easy access to downtown, local parks, shopping, and diverse dining. With a spacious deck for outdoor entertaining, 2-car garage, and every modern amenity in place, this completely renovated home requires absolutely nothing-just move in and start living!
Property details
- Price
- $399,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 1,034 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $386
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 103
- Est. property tax
- $8,299/yr · $692/mo · 2.08% IL avg
- Last sold
- $150,000 · Mar 2023
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Price history
- Jan 13, 2026$399,000Initial list price
- Mar 15, 2023$150,000Sold
- Feb 10, 2023$140,000Initial list price
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 60629)
Median age is 32.9; 10% hold a bachelor's degree; 59% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $53,318.
- Median income
- $53,318
- Median age
- 32.9
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9.5%
- Census median home value
- $224,500
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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