5032 Crain St
Vacant ready to move in or rent! Priced to sell ! Bring your decorating ideas! Check recent closed sale next door. Ideal location! Walk right down the block to the CTA yellow line train station and a few blocks to Interstate 94. This rare find, brick 2-flat offers two spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath units plus a 4 room 2-bedroom,1-bath in-law suite in the basement. The building sits on a 40 foot wide lot with brand new privacy fence, a 2car garage with new overhead door and opener. Additional parking next to garage ideal for work vans or a boat. Hardwood floors in both units. separate utilities, two heating and central air systems. Enclosed porch and side staircase. Recent improvements in the last 2 years include 2 stoves, 3 refrigerators, washer/dryer kitchen sink tops, new shower door, new toilets, interior painting and refinished wood floor. Roof apx 10 yrs old and both hot water tanks apx. 2018. Property does have a non-conforming basement unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. ** This May be a short sale**
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Madison Elementary School
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Lincoln Junior High School
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Niles West High School
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Niles North High School
Devonshire Elementary School
Jane Stenson School
Old Orchard Junior High School
Thomas Edison Elementary School
School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2026 | Price change | $645,000 |
| 09/09/2026 | Listed for sale | $674,900 |
Listed by Gary Machnik · Hometown Real Estate Group · 7736251121
Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.
Last Updated: October 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12753163
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