**Multiple Offers Received, Highest & Best due Monday 4/13 12pm** Impeccably maintained Cape Cod on an oversized lot in the heart of Garfield Ridge, just steps from Byrne Elementary, dining, and Normandy Park. This charming home features a functional main-level layout with beautifully preserved hardwood floors, a sun-drenched open-concept living and dining area, and a convenient first-floor bedroom and full bath. The second floor offers generous storage with oversized closets and custom built-ins, adding both character and practicality. A finished basement with exterior access provides versatile additional living space, ideal for entertaining, with a dedicated laundry area and ample storage. Major recent improvements include a new roof (2025), AC condenser (2026), furnace (2023), second-floor carpeting (2026), new garage windows (2026), and freshly painted throughout (2026). Both bathrooms have been recently remodeled with high-end finishes, including porcelain tile, a whirlpool tub, and Toto toilets. Enjoy a fully fenced and landscaped backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxation. A move-in ready Chicago charmer, ready for its next chapter.
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$390,000
5435 S Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
2,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$392,900 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$2,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$392,900
$358,000 - $432,000
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Beautifully preserved hardwood floorsFunctional main-level layoutAmple storageDedicated laundry areaOversized lotPorcelain tileWhirlpool tub
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Margaret Schmidt 630-432-1669,
Realty of America, LLC
Bought with:
Yuliana Martinez
Smart Home Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12612605
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 726 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X33
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X18
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,148 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 19073300120000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $390,000+4%$182/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612605 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Contingent | $374,999$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612605 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,999+41.5%$175/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612605 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2004 | Sold | $265,000$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $25,000 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $4,176 +3.1% | $22,999 |
| 2022 | $4,050 +2.4% | $22,999 |
| 2021 | $3,955 +13.3% | $22,999 +23.1% |
| 2020 | $3,492 -0.3% | $18,676 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,503 +1.7% | $20,752 |
| 2018 | $3,443 +60.8% | $20,752 +56.5% |
| 2017 | $2,141 -1.3% | $13,256 |
| 2016 | $2,169 +10.5% | $13,256 |
| 2015 | $1,963 -2.4% | $13,256 -0.5% |
| 2014 | $2,011 +2.6% | $13,324 |
| 2013 | $1,961 +0.1% | $13,324 |
| 2012 | $1,959 -33.8% | $13,324 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $2,960 +13% | $20,161 |
| 2010 | $2,618 +14% | $20,161 |
| 2009 | $2,298 +2% | $20,161 -9.6% |
| 2008 | $2,253 +4% | $22,304 |
| 2007 | $2,167 +0.8% | $22,304 |
| 2006 | $2,150 -1.4% | $22,304 +47% |
| 2005 | $2,181 +0.9% | $15,176 |
| 2004 | $2,161 +14.9% | $15,176 |
| 2003 | $1,881 -5.4% | $15,176 +18.7% |
| 2002 | $1,989 +5.6% | $12,786 |
| 2001 | $1,883 0% | $12,786 |
| 2000 | $1,884 +0% | $12,786 +9.3% |
| 1999 | $1,884 | $11,703 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Byrne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 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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