5242 Monroe Street, Austin, Chicago, Illinois 60644


$274,999

For Sale
Status: New
Sqft: 1,159
Cost/Sqft: $237
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1905
Property Taxes: $3,115
Days On Market: 1
Lot Size: 0,00

Description

Welcome to 542 W Monroe St, located in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood! This beautifully renovated, move-in-ready home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a brand-new gut rehab with modern updates throughout. Enjoy a fresh, updated interior featuring a brand-new kitchen, new flooring, updated bathrooms, and a new roof, offering comfort and peace of mind for its next owner. Outside, the property features a spacious concrete parking pad in the rear with room for up to three vehicles-a valuable convenience in the city. Ideally situated just behind Madison Street, the home offers convenient access to public transportation and local amenities. Also enjoy being approximately one mile from Columbus Park Golf Course! Don't miss this opportunity to own a fully renovated home with modern updates and practical features. Schedule your private showing today!

Property Specifics

Single Family
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1905
2026
Partially Finished, Full
Vinyl Siding
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No
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Cook
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0 / Not Applicable
None
Public
Public Sewer
None
Gas
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Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
24 Jul, 2026 Sold $115,000 MRED MLS
15 Jul, 2026 Under contract $139,900 MRED MLS
22 May, 2026 Listed for sale $139,900 MRED MLS
28 Oct, 2026 Listed for sale $274,999 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Master Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 11X13
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 11X10
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 10X10
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: 11X15
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: —
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: 10X11
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: —
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: 11X14
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: —
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: No additional rooms
Basement: Partially Finished, Full

Other Specifics

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33x125
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None
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $3,013
2026 $3,115

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Listing Provided By

Duarte Realty Company