For SaleOpen House13d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 106 yrs
5237 S Long Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$399,000
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
3Baths
0.02 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
2-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 13 days ago · 1,325 views · 72 saves
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Recently updated, this spacious home located in very desirable Garfield Ridge neighborhood-an ideal dream home for a big family! This beautifully rehabbed two-story property offers 6 generous bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of space and comfort. The first floor features an inviting layout, seamlessly connecting the living and dining areas. The modern kitchen is equipped with luxury cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry closet. This level also includes two well-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find two expansive bedrooms, which can also serve as a luxurious master suite with a lounge area for relaxation, along with a stylish bathroom featuring a shower. The newly finished basement adds even more living space, offering a family room, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom-perfect for entertaining or a recreation area. A brand-new 2.5-car garage, accessible from the alley, has just been built for added convenience. Located within a short distance of Shopping and dining and Save grocery store and Mark Twain Elementary School, this exceptional home is a must-see!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights luxury cabinetry, two additional bedrooms, and two well-sized bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,488/month
Principal & Interest$1,956
Property Tax$399
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($79,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $319,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot750 sqft
Days on Zillow13 Days
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1920
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
FencingFenced
Lot750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$4,242
Parcel1909312013
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Open Floorplan
Pantry
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Porch
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second21×12 ft252 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second17×12 ft204 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom5
Basement11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom6
Basement12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market13
Tax rate1.99%
On marketMar 26, 2026
PostedMar 26, 2026
Last sold$15,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,325
Favorites72
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
22 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 26, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 25, 2026Listing Removed$399,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 12, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 24, 2026Contingent$399,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2025Listed For Sale$399,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2025Listing Removed$419,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2025Listed For Sale$419,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 23, 2025Listing Removed$439,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 22, 2025Listed For Sale$439,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2025Listing Removed$444,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 20, 2025Listed For Sale$444,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 19, 2025Listing Removed$449,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2025Listed For Sale$449,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 7, 2025Listing Removed$479,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 3, 2025Listed For Sale$479,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 4, 2024Listing Removed$529,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 20, 2024Listed For Sale$529,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 20, 2024Listing Removed$535,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 6, 2024Listed For Sale$535,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 6, 2011Sold$15,000—Public Record
Aug 14, 2009Listing Removed$180,000—NRT Chicago
May 16, 2009Listed For Sale$180,000—NRT Chicago
Listed For Sale$399,000
Mar 26, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$399,000
Mar 25, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Mar 12, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$399,000
Feb 24, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Dec 9, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$419,000
Dec 9, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$419,000
Sep 24, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$439,000
Sep 23, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$439,000
Jul 22, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$444,000
Jul 21, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$444,000
Jun 20, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$449,000
Jun 19, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$449,000
May 12, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$479,000
May 7, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$479,000
Apr 3, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$529,000
Oct 4, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$529,000
Sep 20, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$535,000
Sep 20, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$535,000
Sep 6, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$15,000
Dec 6, 2011•Public Record
Listing Removed$180,000
Aug 14, 2009•NRT Chicago
Listed For Sale$180,000
May 16, 2009•NRT Chicago
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$4,243$20,000
Apr 9, 2022$4,137$20,000
Apr 9, 2021$4,022$20,000
Apr 9, 2020$3,743$16,692
Apr 9, 2019$3,792$18,755
Apr 9, 2018$3,729$18,755
Apr 9, 2017$3,765$17,373
Apr 9, 2016$3,503$17,373
Apr 9, 2015$3,207$17,373
Apr 9, 2014$2,412$12,898
Apr 9, 2013$2,365$12,898
Apr 9, 2012$2,333$12,898
Apr 9, 2011$2,788$17,089
Apr 9, 2010$2,801$17,089
Apr 9, 2009$1,567$17,089
Apr 9, 2008$292$21,061
Apr 9, 2007$353$21,061
Apr 9, 2006$375$21,061
Apr 9, 2005$449$15,227
Apr 9, 2004$1,446$15,227
Apr 9, 2003$553$15,227
Apr 9, 2002$626$10,953
Apr 9, 2001$670$10,953
Apr 9, 2000$734$10,953
Apr 9, 1999$734$10,244
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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