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    • $399,000

    5405 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    3beds
    1,433sqft
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    $3,005/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    3,702 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $278/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Brick bungalowProfessionally remediated basement flooringClassic arched doorwaysNicely sized backyardFour-season sunroomGenerous eave storageDishwasher refrigerator and range
    Charming brick bungalow in the heart of Jefferson Park - 5405 N Melvina Avenue offers 3 bedrooms across two finished levels, a four-season sunroom, and a one-and-a-half-car garage. A welcoming foyer with coat closet opens to a light-filled living and dining room combination, anchored by hardwood floors and classic arched doorways. The main level includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom with original tile tub surround, and a versatile den-style sunroom overlooking the backyard - ideal as a home office, playroom, or year-round retreat. The kitchen features solid oak cabinetry, laminate countertops, a dishwasher, refrigerator, and range. Upstairs, a fully finished attic level adds a third bedroom plus a flexible recreation room, with generous eave storage tucked throughout. The full, unfinished basement offers a second full bathroom, a dedicated utility and workroom area, and professionally remediated basement flooring - plus plenty of room to expand or customize. Recent mechanical updates include a new furnace and AC condenser (2023) and the roof was replaced in 2012. Set on a classic Jefferson Park block with a nicely sized backyard, this brick bungalow blends timeless architecture with real living space and storage. Being sold as-is as part of an estate sale, it's a rare opportunity to bring your vision to a well-loved Jefferson Park home.
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    Listed by:

    Gabriell Doyle 847-869-7300,

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Recreation Room, Workshop, Utility Room-Lower Level, Sun Room, Other Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X10
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Attic
      • Area: 255 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X15
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X9
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 400 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 25X16
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 851 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 37X23
      Recreation room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Attic
      • Area: 286 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X13
      Sun room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 91 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X7
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 42 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7X6
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X11
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      • Attic: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,433 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1.5
      • Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1.5
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 3,702 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 30x124x30x124
      Details
      • Parcel number: 13081120310000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1948

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Chicago

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $278/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $390,000
      • Annual tax amount: $6,646
      • Date on market: 7/10/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        Price history is unavailable.

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024-- $39,000 +40.2%
        2023$4,613 -6.4%$27,821 -7.6%
        2022$4,927 +66.3%$30,099 -5.9%
        2021$2,962 -3.1%$32,003 +24.7%
        2020$3,057 +0.3%$25,658 -10%
        2019$3,048 -26.7%$28,509
        2018$4,157 +25%$28,509 +28.5%
        2017$3,326 -7.3%$22,191
        2016$3,589 -1.2%$22,191 -8.7%
        2015$3,633 +7.2%$24,312 +7.3%
        2014$3,391 +2.6%$22,664
        2013$3,305 +0.1%$22,664
        2012$3,302 -24.6%$22,664 -30%
        2011$4,379 +31.6%$32,387
        2010$3,328 +11.2%$32,387
        2009$2,993 +3.3%$32,387 -4.9%
        2008$2,899 +5.8%$34,061
        2007$2,740 -4%$34,061 -5.2%
        2006$2,855 -0.5%$35,941 +48%
        2005$2,870 +2.4%$24,292
        2004$2,803 +3.7%$24,292
        2003$2,704 -5%$24,292 +30.2%
        2002$2,847 +5.7%$18,664
        2001$2,692 +15.5%$18,664
        2000$2,330 +0.2%$18,664 +22.7%
        1999$2,326 $15,216
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

        Getting around

        73 / 100
        Very Walkable
        53 / 100
        Good Transit
        65 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Hitch Elementary School
        • Middle: Hitch Elementary School
        • High: William Howard Taft High School
        • 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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