Welcome to one of the best kept secrets in Garfield Ridge! This 4 bedroom, 2 full bath legal 2 flat is a must see!!! This special home was loved and cared for by the same owner for almost 50 years. Very well- maintained and clean. Each unit provides a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a living room. Both living rooms have carpeting with hardwood floors underneath. The first floor bedrooms have hardwood flooring, and the second floor bedrooms have carpeting with hardwood floors underneath. You can enter each unit from either the front or side of the home. The finished basement is perfect for hosting and also contains a laundry room and workroom. There is a spacious two car garage with loads of storage. Enjoy those great afternoons in the beautiful backyard. Updates Include*** Sound proof windows and front door (2013) Roof (2013) Garage Roof (2013) Central Air (2013) Boiler (2013) Hot Water Tank (2014) *** Showings start Saturday July 5th
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$479,900
5549 S Meade Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
4beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1954
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$501,000 Zestimate®
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$1,921 Estimated rent
Home value
$501,000
$451,000 - $556,000
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Finished basementLaundry roomSpacious two car garageBeautiful backyard
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Natale Panzeca 630-835-9181,
CS Real Estate
Bought with:
Guiovana Cazares
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12411024
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 19171060340000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $479,900-4% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12411024 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Contingent | $499,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12411024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410749 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $36,000 +16.1% |
| 2023 | $1,468 -0.6% | $30,999 |
| 2022 | $1,477 +5.6% | $30,999 |
| 2021 | $1,398 -3.7% | $30,999 +30.8% |
| 2020 | $1,452 +0.3% | $23,694 -12% |
| 2019 | $1,448 +1.5% | $26,926 |
| 2018 | $1,426 -6.6% | $26,926 +13.3% |
| 2017 | $1,527 -21% | $23,770 |
| 2016 | $1,933 +4% | $23,770 |
| 2015 | $1,859 +0.8% | $23,770 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $1,844 -0.4% | $22,183 |
| 2013 | $1,851 +6.8% | $22,183 |
| 2012 | $1,733 +9.3% | $22,183 -18.9% |
| 2011 | $1,586 +10.6% | $27,343 |
| 2010 | $1,434 +6.5% | $27,343 |
| 2009 | $1,347 -5.5% | $27,343 -26.3% |
| 2008 | $1,425 -6.8% | $37,113 |
| 2007 | $1,529 -53.8% | $37,113 |
| 2006 | $3,314 +79.4% | $37,113 +39.2% |
| 2005 | $1,847 -5.6% | $26,666 |
| 2004 | $1,957 -5.5% | $26,666 |
| 2003 | $2,070 -11.6% | $26,666 +30.6% |
| 2002 | $2,342 -6.6% | $20,411 |
| 2001 | $2,509 -8.8% | $20,411 |
| 2000 | $2,750 | $20,411 +8.6% |
| 1999 | $2,750 | $18,795 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kinzie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 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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