Sold841d on market
5144 S Menard Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$338,000
$293/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,152Sqft
0.09 acLot
1945Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1945 · 81 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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841 days on market
Established listing
$293/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1945
Welcome to this beautifully well kept and maintained, like-new, two-story brick home located in the highly desirable and family-friendly Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Situated just minutes away from the expressway and a few blocks from Archer Ave. and local businesses, this home offers both convenience and charm. Step inside to discover a home that is move-in ready and freshly painted, featuring newly refinished hardwood floors throughout all three floors of luxurious living space. With soundproof doors and windows, you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere inside. The living room and dining room boast elegant coffered ceilings, adding a touch of sophistication to the space. The kitchen is, complete with all stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, cherry oak stained cabinets, and a matching modern backsplash. It provides a perfect setting for culinary adventures and entertaining guests. The fully finished basement includes a laundry room with a washer and dryer for your convenience. With a sump pump in the basement, you can have peace of mind knowing that flooding will never be an issue. The basement bathroom features a luxurious rain waterfall shower with additional functions, adding a spa-like touch to your daily routine. The upstairs bathroom offers a relaxing jacuzzi tub for ultimate indulgence. Outside, you'll find a HUGE backyard living space, complemented by a two-car garage. The roofs of both the garage and the home have been redone within the last seven years, ensuring durability and peace of mind. The backyard offers ample space for entertaining and the potential for future additions to the home without sacrificing the great-sized yard. This home is also equipped with Ring and Nest technology, adding an extra layer of security and convenience to your daily life. With nothing left to do but move in, seize the opportunity to make this meticulously maintained and upgraded home your own. Don't miss out on the chance to live in this desirable neighborhood and enjoy the comfort and elegance this home has to offer.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights huge backyard living space, elegant coffered ceilings, and granite countertops as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,107/month
Principal & Interest$1,657
Property Tax$338
Insurance$113
Down payment20% ($67,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $270,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1945
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,125 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1945
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot4,125 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,955
Parcel1908403055
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second13×9 ft117 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×9 ft117 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second10×9 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market841
Est. value$383,500
Est. rent$2,436/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$293
On marketJun 29, 2023
PostedJun 29, 2023
Last sold$338,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 19, 2023Sold$338,000$293Public Record
Aug 30, 2023Sold$338,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 12, 2023Contingent$338,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2023Price Change$338,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 22, 2023Price Change$343,000$298MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 29, 2023Listed For Sale$348,000$302MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 22, 2021Sold$295,000$256MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 27, 2021Contingent$284,999$247MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 21, 2021Price Change$284,999$247MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 6, 2021Price Change$299,999$260Domain Realty
Dec 9, 2020Listed For Sale$330,000$286Domain Realty
Sep 28, 2012Sold$18,000,000$15,625Public Record
Jul 21, 2012Price Change$179,900$156Oak Realty
Jul 16, 2012Listed For Sale$184,900$161Oak Realty
Jun 15, 2012Sold$65,000$56Public Record
Sold$338,000
Dec 19, 2023•$293/sqft•Public Record
Sold$338,000
Aug 30, 2023•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$338,000
Aug 12, 2023•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$338,000
Aug 1, 2023•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$343,000
Jul 22, 2023•$298/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$348,000
Jun 29, 2023•$302/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$295,000
Feb 22, 2021•$256/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$284,999
Jan 27, 2021•$247/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$284,999
Jan 21, 2021•$247/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$299,999
Jan 6, 2021•$260/sqft•Domain Realty
Listed For Sale$330,000
Dec 9, 2020•$286/sqft•Domain Realty
Sold$18,000,000
Sep 28, 2012•$15,625/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$179,900
Jul 21, 2012•$156/sqft•Oak Realty
Listed For Sale$184,900
Jul 16, 2012•$161/sqft•Oak Realty
Sold$65,000
Jun 15, 2012•$56/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$3,955$22,999
Apr 9, 2020$3,701$19,607
Apr 9, 2019$3,712$21,786
Apr 9, 2018$3,648$21,786
Apr 9, 2017$2,674$15,716
Apr 9, 2016$3,571$17,712
Apr 9, 2015$3,269$17,712
Apr 9, 2014$2,896$15,487
Apr 9, 2013$2,839$15,487
Apr 9, 2012$2,802$15,487
Apr 9, 2011$3,788$23,216
Apr 9, 2010$3,805$23,216
Apr 9, 2009$2,530$23,216
Apr 9, 2008$2,468$25,133
Apr 9, 2007$2,113$25,133
Apr 9, 2006$1,648$25,133
Apr 9, 2005$1,739$16,069
Apr 9, 2004$1,710$16,069
Apr 9, 2003$1,657$16,069
Apr 9, 2002$1,740$12,428
Apr 9, 2001$1,624$12,428
Apr 9, 2000$1,670$12,428
Apr 9, 1999$1,670$11,712
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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