5253 Austin Ave Chicago, IL 60638 / 1420

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/08/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 4.250 square feet
Sold Jun 2021
$322,500
Property Report

Information about property on 5253 Austin Ave, Chicago IL, 60638-1420. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

The single-family two bungalow is placed down the street at 5253 Austin Ave, Chicago, Illinois.

Facts

  • Built in 1959
  • Lot size 4,250 sqft
  • Construction Frame
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Basement Unfinished Basement
  • Foundation Slab
  • Structure type Bungalow
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Wood
  • Roof type Shingle (Not Wood)
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Detached Garage
  • Parking spaces 1
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Listing info

  • Last sold Sep 2006 for $278,000

Householders and Tenants for 5253 Austin Ave, Chicago IL

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
09/26/2006 Sold $278,000 Public records
07/18/2003 Sold $231,500 Public records
07/02/1997 Sold $125,000 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 5253 Austin Ave, Chicago IL

07/02/199709/26/2006Date$0$20k$40k$60k$80k$100k$120k$140k$160k$180k$200k$220k$240k$260k$280kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2012 $3,723 $23,227 N/A
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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Jun 2021 Sold
5253 Austin Ave
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 1,070 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 bath
Apr 2021 Sold
5253 Austin Ave
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 1,070 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 bath

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Austin Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
10 Dec 2015 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Street, other
09 Nov 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Aug 2015 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Tire
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Jul 2015 Outside storage fire
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source —
Fireworks

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Austin Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
30 Dec 2015 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
10 Dec 2015 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Dec 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Dec 2015 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway

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