Welcome to this all around solid and well maintained Garfield Ridge raised ranch! Walking through, you'll appreciate it's classic feel and design. From 3 generous size bedrooms, sparkling clean full bath, and cozy kitchen/dining room combo, the first floor checks all the boxes! The huge full finished basement offers many possibilities and comes with a second full bath, separate laundry area, tons of storage space, electric fireplace, and a delightful bar! The back yard is terrific for entertaining with a gorgeous deck, above ground pool, and garage with an over head door that opens into the yard. The term "good bones" is an understatement for this gem. It will be here waiting for your personal touch ideas. But not long.
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$315,000
5118 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$2,585 Estimated rent
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Electric fireplaceAbove ground poolClassic feel and designHuge full finished basementTons of storage spaceDelightful barSeparate laundry area
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Martin Garcia 773-573-6913,
Home Sellers Realty Inc,
Lynn Ramirez 773-480-5094,
Home Sellers Realty Inc
Bought with:
Liz Maldonado
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12445297
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,132 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x125
Details
- Parcel number: 19083030770000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,778
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $315,000-1.5%$278/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445297 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Pending sale | $319,900$283/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445297 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $319,900-5.9%$283/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445297 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $339,900$300/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445297 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $29,000 +37.3% |
| 2023 | $3,778 +3.2% | $21,124 |
| 2022 | $3,662 -7.4% | $21,124 -8.2% |
| 2021 | $3,955 +8.4% | $22,999 +18.7% |
| 2020 | $3,647 -0.3% | $19,369 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,658 +1.7% | $21,522 |
| 2018 | $3,596 +28.1% | $21,522 +31.8% |
| 2017 | $2,806 -7.5% | $16,325 -7% |
| 2016 | $3,034 +10.1% | $17,548 |
| 2015 | $2,755 -1% | $17,548 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $2,782 +2.4% | $17,447 |
| 2013 | $2,717 +0.4% | $17,447 |
| 2012 | $2,705 -18.8% | $17,447 -28.7% |
| 2011 | $3,332 +21.1% | $24,465 |
| 2010 | $2,751 +14% | $24,465 |
| 2009 | $2,414 +2.9% | $24,465 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $2,347 +3.1% | $26,490 |
| 2007 | $2,276 +0.8% | $26,490 |
| 2006 | $2,259 -4.4% | $26,490 +42.3% |
| 2005 | $2,362 +1% | $18,610 |
| 2004 | $2,339 +4.4% | $18,610 |
| 2003 | $2,240 -5.4% | $18,610 +25.1% |
| 2002 | $2,368 +5.3% | $14,878 |
| 2001 | $2,249 +0% | $14,878 |
| 2000 | $2,248 -0.1% | $14,878 +9.5% |
| 1999 | $2,251 | $13,582 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Byrne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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