5205 S Wood St, Chicago, IL, 60609
About This Home
SHOWINGS BEGIN SAT/SUN 12-2. Solid brick 2-unit building featuring spacious layouts and excellent income potential. The first-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a large living room filled with natural light. The second-floor unit mirrors the layout with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and its own comfortable living space.The finished attic adds additional living space with a bedroom. The back yard includes a parking pad. Perfect for an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, or an investor seeking a strong cash-flow opportunity. Located in the rapidly growing Back of the Yards area-take advantage of the continued development and appreciation.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heating features: Natural Gas
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 20074120030000
- Special condition: None
Lot
- Lot size: 3,125 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,365 | $16,380 |
| Home Insurance * | $221 | $2,652 |
| Property Taxes | $389 | $4,668 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $2,105 | $25,260 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Listed for sale | $299,999 |
| 2024-08-14 | Sold | $240,000 |
| 2024-07-21 | Contingent | $220,000 |
| 2024-07-21 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
| 2024-07-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-07-05 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
| 2019-10-03 | Sold | $149,000 |
| 2019-07-31 | Pending sale | $149,000 |
| 2019-07-24 | Listed for sale | $149,000 |
| 2018-11-01 | Sold | $85,000 |
| 2018-09-27 | Pending sale | $85,000 |
| 2018-09-12 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2014-06-13 | Sold | $42,000 |
| 2013-08-22 | Listing removed | $22,900 |
| 2013-02-13 | Listing removed | $25,000 |
| 2012-12-12 | Price change | $25,000 |
| 2012-09-07 | Price change | $27,000 |
| 2012-06-23 | Price change | $27,500 |
| 2012-06-02 | Price change | $30,000 |
| 2012-05-15 | Price change | $33,000 |
| 2012-04-25 | Price change | $35,000 |
| 2012-03-30 | Price change | $38,000 |
| 2012-03-16 | Price change | $40,500 |
| 2012-03-02 | Listed for sale | $49,500 |
| 2001-03-15 | Sold | $74,500 |
| 1996-04-19 | Sold | $6,000 |
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