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  • $531,700

    5042 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    3beds
    1,900sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1942
    4,030 Square Feet Lot
    $531,700 Zestimate®
    $280/sqft
    $3,397 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $531,700

    $505,000 - $564,000

    $3,397/mo

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    What's special

    This Jefferson Park starter mansion is beautifully decorated and was featured on the HGTV show, "Design on a Dime." Located in a family-friendly neighborhood, this house features vintage charm with all of the modern amenities. Shopping, restaurants and Austin Foster Park are easily accessible in this residential neighborhood. Solid wood front door leads to main floor that features hardwood throughout and two large bedrooms. Basement, fully finished in 2012, features a very large family room, bedroom and laundry room. It also has plenty of storage. Bathroom remodeled in 2013. Stairs from main floor lead to a huge 40x22 attic can easily be converted into a master suite. Large, updated eat-in kitchen is perfect size for entertaining. Den in the rear of the house can also be used as a playroom. Newer Andersen windows throughout. Two 1/2 car garage not only has enough room to accommodate vehicles, but provides ample storage as well. This is a must see home. You will not be disappointed.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 4,030 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1308309016

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1942

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $280/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $309,040
    • Annual tax amount: $5,549

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/29/2017Sold$357,000-4.8%$188/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09572901 Report a problem
    4/4/2017Pending sale$375,000$197/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09572901 Report a problem
    3/23/2017Listed for sale$375,000+7.1%$197/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09572901 Report a problem
    6/20/2007Sold$350,000+35.7%$184/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06428791 Report a problem
    12/29/2003Sold$258,000$136/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,549 -1.5%$30,904 +3%
    2023$5,634 +3%$30,005
    2022$5,471 +1.9%$30,005
    2021$5,367 -2.3%$30,005 +8.2%
    2020$5,492 -0.3%$27,740 -10%
    2019$5,507 +1.7%$30,823
    2018$5,413 +36.5%$30,823 +41.4%
    2017$3,967 +2.6%$21,791
    2016$3,867 +3.8%$21,791 -5%
    2015$3,725 +12.9%$22,938 +12.8%
    2014$3,298 +2.4%$20,332
    2013$3,222 +0.6%$20,332
    2012$3,203 -23.8%$20,332 -27.2%
    2011$4,202 -1.2%$27,934
    2010$4,253 +4.2%$27,934
    2009$4,082 -9.1%$27,934 -15.7%
    2008$4,490 +31.7%$33,119
    2007$3,408 +39.1%$33,119
    2006$2,450 +7.3%$33,119 +48.6%
    2005$2,284 +2.5%$22,290
    2004$2,228 +84.7%$22,290
    2003$1,207 -11.6%$22,290 +44.5%
    2002$1,365 -6.7%$15,428
    2001$1,462 -8.8%$15,428
    2000$1,603 $15,428 +14.4%
    1999-- $13,489
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Garvy Elementary School
    • Middle: GARVY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • High: Taft High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
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