If you are looking for the perfect home at an affordable price in the very sought out neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, look no further! This custom-built oversized Quad-Level home was built in 1999 and has only had 2 owners. From the moment you walk in, you will fall in love with the vaulted ceilings, open space, large windows, skylights throughout that allow for plenty of natural light, and recently washed carpet. Main floor includes formal living room, foyer, and very spacious eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets and a pull-out pantry. The kitchen opens up to the dining room and family room with a beautiful gas fireplace on the lower level perfect for entertaining, just picture yourself hosting the upcoming holidays here. The lower level also includes 1 full bathroom and laundry room with access to the back patio and the detached 2 car garage. The second level features 3 large bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, plenty of closet space and one bedroom includes a walk-in closet. But wait, we are not done... there is also a finished basement that offers more living space, which can be a perfect entertainment room/playroom or guest room. Very well-maintained home in a prime location. Close to public transportation, restaurants, shopping centers, major commuter routes, schools, public parks, easy access to I-55. This home is a true gem, offers so much, and is ready for new owners!
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$385,000
5255 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$455,300 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$2,330 Estimated rent
Home value
$455,300
$433,000 - $478,000
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Vaulted ceilingsSkylights throughoutSpacious eat-in kitchenBeautiful gas fireplaceCustom cabinetsLaundry roomMajor commuter routes
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lorena Ramirez-Carrillo 773-716-3799,
YUB Realty Inc
Bought with:
Jose Arroyo
Cloud Gate Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11927810
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Quad-Level
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 19083120190000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,578
- Date on market: 11/10/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2024 | Sold | $385,000$321/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $385,000-1.3%$321/sqft |
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| 11/28/2023 | Contingent | $389,900$325/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $389,900+83.1%$325/sqft |
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| 2/21/2001 | Sold | $213,000+287.3%$178/sqft |
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| 7/29/1996 | Sold | $55,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $35,000 +16.7% |
| 2023 | $5,098 +222.9% | $29,999 |
| 2022 | $1,579 +5.6% | $29,999 |
| 2021 | $1,494 -3.7% | $29,999 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $1,552 +0.3% | $27,829 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,547 +1.5% | $30,922 |
| 2018 | $1,524 -6.6% | $30,922 +32.4% |
| 2017 | $1,632 -19.9% | $23,349 |
| 2016 | $2,036 +4% | $23,349 |
| 2015 | $1,958 +0.8% | $23,349 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,943 -0.4% | $23,031 |
| 2013 | $1,950 +6.8% | $23,031 |
| 2012 | $1,826 +9.7% | $23,031 -11.9% |
| 2011 | $1,665 +10.6% | $26,145 |
| 2010 | $1,506 +6.5% | $26,145 |
| 2009 | $1,414 -5.4% | $26,145 -7.9% |
| 2008 | $1,495 -6.7% | $28,395 |
| 2007 | $1,602 -5.8% | $28,395 |
| 2006 | $1,701 -12% | $28,395 +32.7% |
| 2005 | $1,933 -5.6% | $21,393 |
| 2004 | $2,048 -18.7% | $21,393 |
| 2003 | $2,519 +2.9% | $21,393 +22.6% |
| 2002 | $2,448 -9.3% | $17,453 |
| 2001 | $2,700 +195.7% | $17,453 |
| 2000 | $913 -50.1% | $17,453 +271.1% |
| 1999 | $1,829 | $4,703 |
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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: 0.5 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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