5256 S Carpenter Street — Chicago, IL 60609
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▼ $13,000
Chicago, IL 60609

5256 S Carpenter Street

$449,000
6 beds · 2 baths
$13,000 below original 32 days on market $3,014/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 5256 S Carpenter, a beautifully reimagined two-unit home where modern comfort, long term durability, and smart investing come together. Every inch of this property has been thoughtfully redesigned with brand new finishes, giving you the rare chance to own a turnkey building with zero updates needed. Inside each unit, you'll find sleek quartz countertops, rich hardwood flooring throughout, and the convenience of in unit laundry. A combination that elevates everyday living for tenants. A tankless water heater adds energy efficiency and endless hot water, a feature today's buyers and renters truly appreciate. A fully fenced yard, offering privacy, security, and the perfect space for gatherings, pets, or quiet relaxation. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other unit or an investor seeking a low maintenance, income producing property, this home checks every box. Even better, it qualifies for up to $15,000 in grant assistance, making ownership more attainable and your investment even stronger.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$449,000
List price
Square feet
6
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1885
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$3,014
Annual taxes
Two to Four Units
Style
32
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Parking
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • S2 Express Grill 0.4 mi
  • Jamaica Island Jerk Chicken 0.4 mi
  • Bell Heir’s BBQ 0.8 mi
  • Popeyes 0.8 mi
  • Little Caesars 0.9 mi
  • Tom's Place Pancake House 0.9 mi
  • Citgo 0.4 mi
  • Shell 0.5 mi
  • Marathon 0.8 mi
  • Citgo 0.8 mi
  • Fairplay Foods 0.9 mi
  • Aldi 0.9 mi
  • Wagner Park 0.2 mi
  • Wagner Park 0.3 mi
  • Park No. 421 0.3 mi
  • Sherman Park 0.3 mi
  • Luna Park 0.5 mi
  • Back of the Yards Park 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Back of the Yards Coffeehouse 1.0 mi
  • Momentum Coffee 1.3 mi
  • Starbucks 1.3 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.3 mi
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06History

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

May 5, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Epique Realty Inc
$449,000
−$13,000
Apr 4, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Epique Realty Inc
$462,000
Nov 27, 2025
Sold
Epique Realty Inc · 71 days on market
$148,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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09Similar homes
Listed by Epique Realty Inc · Sherry Davis · 773-414-0525
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12610166
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