Sold223d on market
5443 S Rutherford Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$600,000
$223/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
2,688Sqft
0.09 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Electric · Living Room
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 223 days ago · 18 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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223 days on market
Established listing
$223/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 46% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
This great 2 story house is the closest alternative to a new construction home but without a "new construction" tax bill! * Main floor and the basement were completely gutted and only masonry walls with foundation and steel beam were left original! * Second floor completely newly constructed with 2x6 exterior walls providing superior insulation! * Modern open floor plan with custom kitchen cabinets built by a local shop, quartz counter tops, high quality appliances! * Also custom built all oak stairs with railings, brand new 2 zone HVAC system, all electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, drywall and trim! * Overall nearly 2700sf of living space including master bedroom suite with huge private bathroom!* All of this in the hearth of Garfield Ridge very close to expressway, public transportation, school, parks, restaurants and stores! All work has been professionally done with all needed permits and passed City inspections! * Basement has been fully finished with a full bath with stand-up shower, additional bedroom, customized bar and even new drain tiles with a sump pump! * Rear entrance connects with a nice size mud room with the same custom cabinetry* Two-car garage door and a pergola on the back yard to fit all your outdoor activities. * All 3 levels are properly insulated to current building codes which will keep your heating and electric bill lower than average! * Great block and one of the safest neighborhoods this great city has to offer!!!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights additional bedroom, master bedroom suite, and masonry walls with foundation as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,691/month
Principal & Interest$2,891
Property Tax$600
Insurance$200
Down payment20% ($120,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $480,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1940
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Brick, Synthetic Stucco, Clad Trim
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$4,879
Parcel1907425015
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Sink
Fireplace
Electric
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Brick
Synthetic Stucco
Clad Trim
Patio & Porch
Deck
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×14 ft196 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Basement11×13 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market223
Est. value$615,800
Est. rent$4,150/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$223
On marketJun 26, 2025
PostedJun 26, 2025
Last sold$600,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views18
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 28, 2025Sold$600,000$223MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2025Contingent$624,900$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 26, 2025Listed For Sale$624,900$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 23, 2025Listing Removed$644,750$240MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 10, 2025Listed For Sale$644,750$240MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 8, 2025Listing Removed$649,750$242MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 6, 2025Price Change$649,750$242MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 30, 2025Listed For Sale$659,750$245MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 30, 2025Listing Removed$668,900$249MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 14, 2025Price Change$668,900$249MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 2, 2025Listed For Sale$669,900$249MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 30, 2025Listing Removed$669,900$249MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 22, 2025Price Change$669,900$249MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 19, 2025Listed For Sale$674,900$251MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 18, 2025Listing Removed——Owner
Feb 1, 2025Listed For Sale$674,900$251Owner
Oct 23, 2023Sold$227,500$85Public Record
Sold$600,000
Aug 28, 2025•$223/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$624,900
Aug 1, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$624,900
Jun 26, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$644,750
Jun 23, 2025•$240/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$644,750
Jun 10, 2025•$240/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$649,750
Jun 8, 2025•$242/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$649,750
May 6, 2025•$242/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$659,750
Apr 30, 2025•$245/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$668,900
Apr 30, 2025•$249/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$668,900
Apr 14, 2025•$249/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$669,900
Apr 2, 2025•$249/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$669,900
Mar 30, 2025•$249/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$669,900
Mar 22, 2025•$249/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$674,900
Feb 19, 2025•$251/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Feb 18, 2025•Owner
Listed For Sale$674,900
Feb 1, 2025•$251/sqft•Owner
Sold$227,500
Oct 23, 2023•$85/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$4,879$22,999
Apr 9, 2022$4,757$22,999
Apr 9, 2021$4,625$22,999
Apr 9, 2020$4,066$18,135
Apr 9, 2019$4,074$20,151
Apr 9, 2018$4,006$20,151
Apr 9, 2017$2,848$13,141
Apr 9, 2016$2,649$13,141
Apr 9, 2015$2,426$13,141
Apr 9, 2014$1,554$12,714
Apr 9, 2013$1,505$12,714
Apr 9, 2012$1,526$12,714
Apr 9, 2011$2,392$19,960
Apr 9, 2010$2,278$19,960
Apr 9, 2009$1,751$19,960
Apr 9, 2008$1,690$21,650
Apr 9, 2007$1,651$21,650
Apr 9, 2006$1,626$21,650
Apr 9, 2005$1,716$14,748
Apr 9, 2004$1,687$14,748
Apr 9, 2003$1,636$14,748
Apr 9, 2002$1,717$12,301
Apr 9, 2001$1,602$12,301
Apr 9, 2000$1,550$12,301
Apr 9, 1999$1,550$11,095
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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