Welcome to Your Dream Home!!! Nestled in desirable Garfield Ridge location with this stunning all brick raised ranch home, perfectly designed for contemporary living, this residence offers an unparalleled blend of functionality, and style. Spacious layout includes 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans and 1.5 bathrooms! Hardwood flooring in the living room and bedrooms. The kitchen includes a spacious eat-in area! Soundproof vinyl windows including living room bay window approximately 10 years old. New HVAC including furnace and air conditioner in 2020.Exterior tuckpointing completed within the last five years on this solid brick construction. The finished basement includes a brick wood burning fireplace and cedar wet bar area including gas heater making it perfect for a mancave. Large laundry room with washer and dryer included and loads of storage space. This home provides ample space for family living and entertaining guests! Escape to your private sanctuary with a spacious fenced in yard and detached two car garage. Everything you need is just a short drive away.Close to schools, park, shopping, public transportation, Midway airport & I-55. Bring your creative ideas. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your new home. Won't last long!!! "SOLD " "AS IS".
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$295,000
5342 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,034sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$408,300 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$2,867 Estimated rent
Home value
$408,300
$384,000 - $437,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Diamond 847-477-6054,
EHomes Realty, Ltd
Bought with:
Angelica Rodriguez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12269353
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,034 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 19083190570000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,000
- Annual tax amount: $986
- Date on market: 1/16/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Listing removed | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+6.7%$3/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000+5.3%$3/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Listing removed | $2,850$3/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,850$3/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Sold | $295,000-1.3%$285/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$289/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$289/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $27,000 +17.4% |
| 2023 | $987 -0.6% | $23,000 |
| 2022 | $993 +5.6% | $23,000 |
| 2021 | $940 -3.7% | $23,000 +15.5% |
| 2020 | $976 +0.3% | $19,918 -10% |
| 2019 | $973 +1.5% | $22,132 |
| 2018 | $958 -6.6% | $22,132 +33.6% |
| 2017 | $1,026 -28.8% | $16,565 |
| 2016 | $1,441 +4% | $16,565 |
| 2015 | $1,386 +0.8% | $16,565 +17.6% |
| 2014 | $1,374 -0.4% | $14,081 |
| 2013 | $1,380 +6.8% | $14,081 |
| 2012 | $1,292 +6.7% | $14,081 -33.7% |
| 2011 | $1,210 +10.6% | $21,234 |
| 2010 | $1,094 +6.5% | $21,234 |
| 2009 | $1,028 -6% | $21,234 +33.9% |
| 2008 | $1,093 -7.7% | $15,859 |
| 2007 | $1,185 -5.8% | $15,859 |
| 2006 | $1,258 -12.5% | $15,859 +17.6% |
| 2005 | $1,437 -5.6% | $13,486 |
| 2004 | $1,523 -6.3% | $13,486 |
| 2003 | $1,626 -11.6% | $13,486 +3.9% |
| 2002 | $1,839 +7% | $12,974 |
| 2001 | $1,719 -6% | $12,974 |
| 2000 | $1,829 +0% | $12,974 +3.5% |
| 1999 | $1,829 | $12,530 |
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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: 0.3 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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