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    • $235,000

    6153 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

    2beds
    892sqft
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    $1,801/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1952
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $263/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Separate formal dining roomTwo bedrooms
    Welcome to this classic 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offering a comfortable layout, additional space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own! The main level features an inviting living room, two bedrooms and a separate formal dining room ready for everyday meals, special occasions or that dining table you have been waiting to show off. The basement provides valuable additional space and is ready to be reimagined as a family room, recreation area, home office, hobby space or storage-bring your plans and let the possibilities begin. Outside, the rear concrete patio offers a convenient setting for outdoor seating, grilling or container gardening. A detached 2-car garage adds off-street parking and extra storage. Located in Chicago's Clearing community, the property is near Hale Park, featuring a field house, outdoor pool, playground, gymnasium, tennis courts and athletic fields. Shopping, dining and everyday services are available along the nearby 63rd Street, Harlem Avenue and Cicero Avenue corridors. Commuting and travel options include the CTA 63W bus, access to the Midway Orange Line station and nearby Chicago Midway International Airport. A solid ranch, useful basement space, a patio and a 2-car garage-this one checks plenty of boxes without needing a treasure map to find the potential!
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    Tamika Marks 773-306-0352,

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Foyer, Storage, Other Room, Family Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 121 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X11
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X10
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 506 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X23
      Foyer
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 20 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5X4
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X10
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 187 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X11
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X11
      Storage
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 160 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X10
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Full
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 892 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 30x125
      Details
      • Parcel number: 19173210180000
      • Special conditions: None

      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

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Chicago

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $263/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $240,000
      • Annual tax amount: $306
      • Date on market: 6/22/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        Price history is unavailable.

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$307 -5.5%$24,000 +14.3%
        2023$324 -89.4%$21,000
        2022$3,070 +894.1%$21,000
        2021$309 -3.7%$21,000 +25.4%
        2020$321 +0.3%$16,747 -10%
        2019$320 +1.5%$18,608
        2018$315 -6.6%$18,608 +48.3%
        2017$337 -55.8%$12,545
        2016$763 -53.8%$12,545 -6.7%
        2015$1,651 +126.7%$13,439 +0.1%
        2014$728 -0.4%$13,430
        2013$731 +6.8%$13,430
        2012$684 -1.2%$13,430 -36%
        2011$693 +10.6%$20,998
        2010$626 +6.5%$20,998
        2009$588 -7.5%$20,998 -6.3%
        2008$636 -10.5%$22,406
        2007$711 -5.8%$22,406
        2006$754 -13.7%$22,406 +46.2%
        2005$874 -43.9%$15,324
        2004$1,558 +53.6%$15,324
        2003$1,014 -11.6%$15,324 +32.4%
        2002$1,147 -6.6%$11,577
        2001$1,229 -8.8%$11,577
        2000$1,347 -3.8%$11,577 +1.5%
        1999$1,400 $11,411
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Clearing

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        40 / 100
        Some Transit
        70 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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