5636 S Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL 60621

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VERBALLY ACCEPTED OFFER Newly repriced and move-in ready, this thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offers space, comfort, and peace of mind for today's buyer. Recent improvements include a brand-new tear-off roof (2025) and modern updated throughout, allowing you to move in without the worry of immediate repairs. FHA/VA friendly and easy to show. The flexible layout provides generous living and bedroom space ideal for a growing household, work-from home needs, or multi-generational living. Bright interiors, completely renovated bathrooms (2025), and a newly reconfigured kitchen with quartz waterfall countertops (2024)create a welcoming atmosphere that balances modern style and everyday practicality. Major mechanicals include a Rheem Performance 40-gallon gas water heater (2015), an American Standard forced-air gas furnace, and the city of Chicago lead service line replacement (2025) along with an updated sewer main on the block. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard and a 2-car parking pad accessible from the alley. Located with convenient access to transportation, shopping, and neighborhood amenities, this home represents a strong value at an improved price. A smart opportunity for buyers seeking space, updates, and long-term potential.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached Single
• Listing Status: Active Under Contract
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60621
• Year Built: 1892
• Age: 100+ Years
• School District: 299
• Sq.Ft.: 1,635 sq ft
• Stories: 1.5 Story
• Total Rooms: 8
• Bedrooms: 4
• Full Baths: 3
• Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
• # of Parking Spaces: 2
• Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
• Baths: 3
• View: No
• APRX_TOTAL_FIN_SQFT: 1635
• Appliances: Range, Microwave
• Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
• Bedrooms Possible: 4
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
• Cooling: Window Unit(s)
• Directions: Halsted to 59th St west to Carpenter north to residence. Due to construction, park in the corner lot of Carpenter and 57th. Walk 2 houses down.
• Electric: Circuit Breakers
• Foundation Details: Block
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
• Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
• Living Area Source: Estimated
• Lot Size Source: County Records
• Lower Sq Ft: 38
• Main Sq Ft: 1070
• Main Type: Residential
• Parking Features: Yes
• Rehab (Y/N): Yes
• Rehab Year: 2025
• Roof: Asphalt
• Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage, Other Room
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• South: 5636
• Special Service Area: N
• Square Footage Comments: Total Finished: 1673 Finished:Main-1070, Upper-527, Finished lower 38, Unfinished lower 1130 Total finished/unfinished: 2765
• TOTAL_SQFT: 1635
• Tax Annual Amount: 738
• Tax Year: 2023
• Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2765
• Township: South Chicago
• Type Detached: 1.5 Story
• Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1130
• Upper Sq Ft: 527
• Water Source: Lake Michigan
• West: 1000