Sold252d on market
5518 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$400,000
$334/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,198Sqft
0.1 acLot
1954Built
Property DNA
Outdoor Living
Patio
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Quartz Counters
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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252 days on market
Established listing
$334/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1954
Where Beauty Meets Convenience-Just 5 Minutes from Midway in Garfield Ridge! This 5 bed, 2 bath all-brick home blends timeless character with modern upgrades-gorgeous landscaping, a 2-car garage with alley access, and a brick-paved patio with a fenced yard that makes every outdoor moment feel like a retreat. From the moment you step inside, you'll find yourself saying "Whoa." Bright hardwood floors shine under natural light pouring through oversized windows. Every detail inside is dialed in: custom tilework, quartz countertops, fresh paint, and spacious rooms that feel open and inviting. The updated bathroom features a stylish tile shower, and the kitchen brings form and function together beautifully-perfect for everyday living and hosting with ease. But it doesn't stop there. The fully finished basement offers a true second living area, complete with its own kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and large gathering space. There's even a lower-level foyer at the bottom of the stairs that creates a seamless and polished entry into the space-ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or just room to spread out. Bathrooms (Updated 2018), Kitchen Remodel (2018), Furnace and AC (2018), Roof, Gutters, Awnings (2019), Basement Bedroom Flooring (2021), Garage Floor (2021), Storm Door (2020) All upkept. All updated. This home delivers beauty, convenience, and space inside and out. Schedule your private showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully finished basement, fenced yard, and updated bathroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,494/month
Principal & Interest$1,961
Property Tax$400
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($80,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $320,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1954
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,207 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1954
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot4,207 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,613
Parcel1917103049
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
In-Law Floorplan
1st Floor Full Bath
Quartz Counters
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Gas Cooktop
Gas Oven
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Electric Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×10 ft140 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Basement12×13 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Bedroom5
Basement12×15 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market252
Est. value$411,800
Est. rent$3,055/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$334
On marketJun 19, 2025
PostedJun 19, 2025
Last sold$400,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 1, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 31, 2025Sold$400,000$334MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2025Contingent$400,000$334MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 19, 2025Listed For Sale$400,000$334MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 28, 2017Sold$260,000$217MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2013Sold$215,000$179Public Record
Mar 8, 2006Sold$308,000$257Public Record
Sold$400,000
Jul 31, 2025•$334/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$400,000
Jun 21, 2025•$334/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$400,000
Jun 19, 2025•$334/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$260,000
Sep 28, 2017•$217/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$215,000
Oct 9, 2013•$179/sqft•Public Record
Sold$308,000
Mar 8, 2006•$257/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,613$23,000
Apr 10, 2022$3,484$23,000
Apr 10, 2021$3,420$23,000
Apr 10, 2020$3,117$19,487
Apr 10, 2019$3,367$22,825
Apr 10, 2018$3,998$23,544
Apr 10, 2017$3,204$18,163
Apr 10, 2016$3,516$19,939
Apr 10, 2015$3,196$19,939
Apr 10, 2014$3,365$17,995
Apr 10, 2013$2,817$17,995
Apr 10, 2012$2,804$17,995
Apr 10, 2011$3,771$25,132
Apr 10, 2010$3,501$25,132
Apr 10, 2009$3,073$25,132
Apr 10, 2008$2,987$27,089
Apr 10, 2007$2,897$27,089
Apr 10, 2006$3,921$27,089
Apr 10, 2005$2,547$20,227
Apr 10, 2004$1,005$20,227
Apr 10, 2003$2,254$20,227
Apr 10, 2002$1,238$15,904
Apr 10, 2001$1,326$15,904
Apr 10, 2000$2,142$15,904
Apr 10, 1999$1,510$14,144
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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