12241 S May Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Cook County
Key Facts
Description
Welcome to this charming and well-maintained Cape Cod, offering comfort, flexibility, and excellent investment potential. Nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street, this inviting home features four bedrooms, with two conveniently located on the main level and two upstairs, along with two full bathrooms, one on each floor for added convenience. Freshly painted and thoughtfully updated with new blinds, modern lighting fixtures, and a newer furnace installed in December 2023, this home is truly move-in ready. The spacious backyard provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or creating your own private retreat. A generous 2.5-car garage adds valuable storage and functionality, while the versatile floor plan makes this property appealing to both homeowners and investors alike. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or seeking a smart addition to your investment portfolio, this property offers the opportunity to generate steady rental income while building long-term equity. With its attractive updates, flexible living space, and strong income-producing potential, this is a fantastic opportunity you won't want to miss.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1944
Living Area
1,072 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Lot Dimensions
4375
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
28
MLS® Listing#
12682785
Property Features
- Appliances:
- Range, Refrigerator
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Basement:
- Unfinished, Full
- Parking:
- No Garage, Detached, Garage
- Construction:
- Frame
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Water Source:
- Public
Rooms
- Bedroom 212X12Main
- Bedroom 310X10Second
- Bedroom 410X10Second
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Kitchen13X11Main
- Laundry
- Living Room14X10Main
- Master Bedroom10X10Main
HOA & Tax
- Annual Tax:
- $1,587 (2023)
- Parcel #:
- 25292120600000
Directions
From Halsted and 119th, south on Halsted, right on 122nd, left on May to your new home on the right
Affordability Calculator
$41,800
Estimated monthly payment
$1,112/mo
Principal $167,200 · Est. interest $233,259 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Chicago, IL
- $389,939
- Median Listing Price
- 45
- Median Days on Market
- 1,444
- Median Sq Ft
- $273
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 4,582
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 46% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 29% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chicago, IL.
Location
- 12241 S May Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Walk Score
Nearby Schools
White Elementary Career Academy
Elementary · 0.1 mi away
Beacon Therapeutic School
School · 0.4 mi away
Burr Oak Elementary School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Johnnie Colemon Institute
School · 0.6 mi away
Johnnie Colemon Academy
School · 0.6 mi away
Chicago Public Schools
School · 0.7 mi away
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Ronald Brown Academy
School · 0.7 mi away
Calumet Middle School
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Calumet Public School District 132
School · 0.9 mi away
Calumet Elementary School
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Chicago Public Schools
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
St Isidore Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Jada's Cuddly Care
School · 1.3 mi away
Alex Haley Academy
School · 1.4 mi away
Christian Fenger Academy High School
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
Owens Elementary Community Academy
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
Paul Revere Intermediate School
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
Chicago Public Schools
School · 1.4 mi away
Chicago Excel Academy - Roseland
School · 1.5 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Keller Williams Infinity - (630) 303-7731
Last Updated: 2026-06-19