$366,900
3 bd1 ba1.1k sqft
5250 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Off Market
Closed
$425,000
5254 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
4beds
1,904sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,250 Square Feet Lot
$430,500 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$2,941 Estimated rent
Home value
$430,500
$392,000 - $474,000
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All-brick homeSleek modern finishesSpa-inspired finishesFully renovated main bathroomNew recessed lightingPremium stainless steel appliancesCustom-designed kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jose Rico 773-934-9021,
Luna Realty Group
Bought with:
Darren Allen
Real Broker LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12572374
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X18
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: 36" Minimum Entry Door
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,904
- Total interior livable area: 1,904 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 4,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 19083110480000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,050
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Sold | $425,000-1.2%$223/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12572374 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listing removed | $429,990$226/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12572374 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Contingent | $429,990$226/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12572374 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,990+70.3%$226/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12572374 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $252,500-15.6%$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12492214 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12492214 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12492214 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $26,000 +13% |
| 2023 | $3,613 +3.7% | $22,999 |
| 2022 | $3,484 +337.9% | $22,999 |
| 2021 | $796 -3.7% | $22,999 +18.7% |
| 2020 | $826 +0.3% | $19,369 -10% |
| 2019 | $824 +1.5% | $21,522 |
| 2018 | $811 -6.6% | $21,522 +38.9% |
| 2017 | $869 -32.4% | $15,491 |
| 2016 | $1,286 +4% | $15,491 |
| 2015 | $1,237 +0.8% | $15,491 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,227 -0.4% | $15,047 |
| 2013 | $1,231 +6.8% | $15,047 |
| 2012 | $1,153 +5.6% | $15,047 -31.3% |
| 2011 | $1,092 +10.6% | $21,914 |
| 2010 | $987 +6.5% | $21,914 |
| 2009 | $927 -6.2% | $21,914 -6.6% |
| 2008 | $989 -8.1% | $23,461 |
| 2007 | $1,076 -5.8% | $23,461 |
| 2006 | $1,143 -12.7% | $23,461 +43% |
| 2005 | $1,309 -5.6% | $16,406 |
| 2004 | $1,387 -6.7% | $16,406 |
| 2003 | $1,486 -11.6% | $16,406 +26.8% |
| 2002 | $1,681 -12% | $12,936 |
| 2001 | $1,910 +2.8% | $12,936 |
| 2000 | $1,857 | $12,936 +11.9% |
| 1999 | $1,857 | $11,565 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Byrne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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