Yard Sales in Chicago, IL — Today
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Brand New Smooth Black Leather jacket
1905 West 47th Avenue near Cleveland ave, City of Chicago, IL
Multiple items for sale
920 n wells street, City of Chicago, IL
GARAGE SALE
5112 157TH STREET near LARAMIE/LECLAIRE, City of Chicago, IL
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Best neighborhoods: Lincoln Square · Logan Square · Andersonville · Roscoe Village · Oak Park (suburb)
Permit rules: Chicago does not require a permit for residential garage sales, but signs cannot be posted on public utility poles, light posts, or street furniture.
When to go: May through October is the season — the rest of the year is too cold for driveway sales. The Big Garage Sale weekend (citywide, second weekend of May) is the unofficial kickoff.
Frequently asked
- What is the Chicago Big Garage Sale?
- A loosely organized citywide weekend the second Saturday of May where hundreds of households across Lincoln Square, Logan Square, and Andersonville open their garages on the same morning.
Yard sale tips & guides
Photos that sell your stuff
Bad photos are the #1 reason your stuff sits there like it's cursed. Here's how to take clean, clear, honest pics that make people actually show up.
Read guide →How to run a successful sale
Tips for throwing a great yard sale that actually sells stuff — pricing, layout, timing, signage, and what to do with leftovers.
Read guide →Pricing your items
Yard sale pricing for people who want results — not a three-week negotiation with strangers online. Turn clutter into cash and reclaim your garage.
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