For Sale71d on marketHistoric · 112 yrs
5130 S Menard Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$290,000
$307/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
945Sqft
0.07 acLot
1914Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1914 · 112 years of history
2-Car Garage
Yes · Detached · Garage
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Listed 71 days ago · 1,520 views · 67 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
67 saves
Buyers have saved this home
71 days on market
Established listing
$307/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1914 · Historic
Welcome to 5130 S Menard Ave, a well-maintained single-family home nestled in the heart of Chicago's desirable Garfield Ridge neighborhood. This inviting property offers a solid layout with great bones and endless potential for personalization. Featuring three bedrooms and one full bath, the home provides comfortable living space ready for your vision. Natural light fills the living areas, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen and bedrooms offer functional layouts with the opportunity to update and customize to your style. Outside, enjoy a generous backyard-perfect for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion-along with a detached two-car garage for added convenience. Ideally located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and easy access to expressways and public transportation. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to create their dream home, this is a fantastic opportunity to add value and truly make it your own.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights warm and welcoming atmosphere, detached two-car garage, and generous backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,814/month
Principal & Interest$1,427
Property Tax$290
Insurance$97
Down payment20% ($58,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $232,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1914
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,125 sqft
Days on Zillow71 Days
Price/sqft$307
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1914
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Unknown
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,125 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$2,903
Parcel1908403037
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×8 ft112 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×8 ft80 sqft
Bedroom3
Main10×8 ft80 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market71
Est. value$284,500
Est. rent$2,369/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$307
On marketJan 27, 2026
PostedJan 27, 2026
Last sold$216,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedFeb 1, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,520
Favorites67
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 27, 2026Listed For Sale$290,000$307MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 25, 2020Listing Removed$1,650$2Results Realty Illinois
Sep 3, 2020Listed For Rent$1,650$2Results Realty Illinois
Aug 25, 2018Listing Removed$1,540$2Cagan Realty
Jul 19, 2018Listed For Rent$1,540$2Cagan Realty
Jul 10, 2016Listing Removed$1,400$1Cagan Realty
Nov 9, 2015Listing Removed$1,600$2Cagan Realty
Oct 14, 2015Listed For Rent$1,600$2Cagan Realty
Jun 1, 2015Listing Removed$155,000$164Floria Christine
Apr 8, 2015Listed For Sale$155,000$164Floria Christine
Sep 9, 2005Sold$216,000$229Public Record
May 24, 1996Sold$107,000$113Public Record
Jun 13, 1994Sold$50,000$53Public Record
Listed For Sale$290,000
Jan 27, 2026•$307/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,650
Sep 25, 2020•$2/sqft•Results Realty Illinois
Listed For Rent$1,650
Sep 3, 2020•$2/sqft•Results Realty Illinois
Listing Removed$1,540
Aug 25, 2018•$2/sqft•Cagan Realty
Listed For Rent$1,540
Jul 19, 2018•$2/sqft•Cagan Realty
Listing Removed$1,400
Jul 10, 2016•$1/sqft•Cagan Realty
Listing Removed$1,600
Nov 9, 2015•$2/sqft•Cagan Realty
Listed For Rent$1,600
Oct 14, 2015•$2/sqft•Cagan Realty
Listing Removed$155,000
Jun 1, 2015•$164/sqft•Floria Christine
Listed For Sale$155,000
Apr 8, 2015•$164/sqft•Floria Christine
Sold$216,000
Sep 9, 2005•$229/sqft•Public Record
Sold$107,000
May 24, 1996•$113/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,000
Jun 13, 1994•$53/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$2,903$16,999
Apr 9, 2022$2,809$16,999
Apr 9, 2021$2,749$16,999
Apr 9, 2020$2,930$16,170
Apr 9, 2019$2,939$17,967
Apr 9, 2018$2,889$17,967
Apr 9, 2017$1,727$11,347
Apr 9, 2016$1,887$11,857
Apr 9, 2015$1,704$11,857
Apr 9, 2014$1,683$11,572
Apr 9, 2013$1,640$11,572
Apr 9, 2012$1,642$11,572
Apr 9, 2011$2,692$18,521
Apr 9, 2010$2,342$18,521
Apr 9, 2009$2,055$18,521
Apr 9, 2008$1,998$20,345
Apr 9, 2007$1,938$20,345
Apr 9, 2006$1,923$20,345
Apr 9, 2005$2,011$14,140
Apr 9, 2004$1,586$14,140
Apr 9, 2003$1,519$14,140
Apr 9, 2002$1,606$10,677
Apr 9, 2001$1,868$10,677
Apr 9, 2000$1,354$10,677
Apr 9, 1999$1,350$8,974
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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