5212 S Lorel Avenue — Chicago, IL 60638
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Chicago, IL 60638

5212 S Lorel Avenue

$497,999
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,500 sqft
Listed at $497,999 5 days on market $4,843/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to this beautifully renovated three-story home in the heart of Garfield Ridge. This spacious property offers 6 bedrooms, including a finished attic ideal as a private primary suite, along with 2 full bathrooms, a fully fenced backyard, and a two-car garage. The interior features brand-new hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen with sleek finishes, updated bathrooms, and black matte fixtures that add a clean, contemporary feel. The home also includes laundry hookups and abundant natural light throughout. Ideally located just steps from Archer Avenue, providing easy access to CTA bus routes and the Midway Orange Line for a quick commute downtown. Conveniently close to grocery stores including Jewel-Osco and Shop & Save, as well as local favorites like Tequila CJ Cantina Grill, Villa Rosa Pizza, and Cafe Rosa. Nearby schools include Mark Twain Elementary and Kennedy High School, with Hale Park and Valley Forge Park just minutes away for outdoor recreation. Easy access to I-55 makes commuting simple and efficient.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$497,999
List price
2,500
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1917
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$4,843
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
5
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Frame
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Orion Restaurant 550 ft
  • Wendy's 0.2 mi
  • Bree Thai 0.3 mi
  • Subway 0.4 mi
  • Sammy’s 0.4 mi
  • Bohica Bar & Grill 0.5 mi
  • Shop & Save Market 0.2 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.4 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.4 mi
  • Marathon 0.4 mi
  • Citgo 0.5 mi
  • BP Shop 0.7 mi
  • Sahs Park 0.3 mi
  • Vittum Park 0.5 mi
  • Central Stickey Park District 0.6 mi
  • Rocket Park 0.6 mi
  • Minuteman Park 1.0 mi
  • Park No. 468 1.1 mi
  • Cafe Two07 0.2 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.5 mi
  • Starbucks 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 1.0 mi
  • Dunkin' Express 1.0 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 15, 2026
SoldThis listing
$497,999
Mar 27, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Results Realty ERA Powered
$497,999
Aug 24, 2019
Sold
Century 21 Circle · 105 days on market
$165,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Results Realty ERA Powered · Jocelyn Hernandez · 773-490-0013
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12602443
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