Nicely maintained and updated raised ranch in the heart of Garfield Ridge - just a half block to Archer Avenue and all amenities. Main level features large living room, formal dining room, beautifully updated kitchen with stainless appliances, two good-sized bedrooms with ample closet space, and modernized bath. Completely finished basement offers a recreation room with adjacent refreshment center (possible second kitchen area), a third bedroom with walk-in closet, a fully equipped laundry room plus storage, a utility area, and a full high-end bathroom with walk-in shower. Hardwood floors on main level. Park-like backyard with restful seating area, paver patio, flowering plants, etc. Detached garage sets at the rear of the lot. House and garage roof, 2015; main level bath remodeled in 2020; central air replaced in 2019; dining room and kitchen windows new in 2019; lower-level flooring and remodel in 2017; main level kitchen updated in 2019 with stainless appliances from 2016; electric updated in 2019. All the major components have been addressed and updated. Don't miss this comfortable and ideally located home - just move in and enjoy!!! Thanks for your interest.
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$374,900
5523 S Neenah Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
926sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$389,900 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$2,678 Estimated rent
Home value
$389,900
$351,000 - $433,000
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Modernized bathRestful seating areaCompletely finished basementGood-sized bedroomsHigh-end bathroomFlowering plantsDetached garage
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Listed by:
John C Kmiecik, CRB 773-580-7900,
Century 21 Circle
Bought with:
Hill Torres, ABR,C-RET,CNC,CSC,e-PRO,MRP,SRS
Urbanitas Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12476642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 926 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x125
Details
- Parcel number: 19182050390000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Details
- Builder model: Raised Ranch
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $250,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,964
- Date on market: 9/22/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $374,900+1.4%$405/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12476642 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Contingent | $369,900$399/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12476642 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $369,900+111.4%$399/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12476642 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2015 | Sold | $175,000-2.2%$189/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09054889 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2015 | Pending sale | $179,000$193/sqft |
Source: Housecenter Realty Inc. #09054889 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $179,000+44.4%$193/sqft |
Source: Housecenter Realty Inc. #09054889 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/1998 | Sold | $124,000$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $25,000 +13.6% |
| 2023 | $3,964 +3.1% | $22,000 |
| 2022 | $3,843 +2.4% | $22,000 |
| 2021 | $3,754 +7% | $22,000 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $3,509 -0.3% | $18,751 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,519 +1.7% | $20,835 |
| 2018 | $3,459 +7.8% | $20,835 +40.7% |
| 2017 | $3,208 +7.5% | $14,805 |
| 2016 | $2,985 +137% | $14,805 |
| 2015 | $1,260 +0.8% | $14,805 +5% |
| 2014 | $1,249 -0.4% | $14,104 |
| 2013 | $1,254 +6.8% | $14,104 |
| 2012 | $1,174 +5.8% | $14,104 -26.8% |
| 2011 | $1,110 +10.6% | $19,280 |
| 2010 | $1,004 +6.5% | $19,280 |
| 2009 | $943 -6.2% | $19,280 -15.4% |
| 2008 | $1,005 -8.1% | $22,783 |
| 2007 | $1,093 -5.8% | $22,783 |
| 2006 | $1,161 -31.9% | $22,783 +49.8% |
| 2005 | $1,704 +21.1% | $15,213 |
| 2004 | $1,408 -6.6% | $15,213 |
| 2003 | $1,507 -11.6% | $15,213 +24.3% |
| 2002 | $1,705 -4.6% | $12,236 |
| 2001 | $1,787 -5.2% | $12,236 |
| 2000 | $1,886 +0% | $12,236 +4.5% |
| 1999 | $1,886 | $11,714 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kinzie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 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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