Sold525d on market
5549 S McVicker Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$340,000
$200/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,700Sqft
0.09 acLot
1960Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1960 · 66 years of history
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Granite Counters
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
525 days on market
Established listing
$200/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1960
Welcome to this charming home featuring hardwood floors throughout and abundant natural light from large windows. The kitchen, complete with granite countertops, seamlessly opens to the dining area, creating a perfect space for entertaining. The main floor boasts a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom for convenient living. Ideal for extended family or guests, the property includes an in-law arrangement with a second large kitchen in the lower level and two generously sized bedrooms. Outside, you'll find a huge backyard, offering ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation, complemented by a convenient two-car garage. Recent updates enhance the property's appeal, including freshly painted interiors, a newer roof, windows, HVAC, doors, siding, and updated bathrooms, ensuring both comfort and modern style. Located within close proximity to John Kinzie Elementary School, John F. Kennedy High School, Wentworth (John) Park, Hale (Nathan) Park, Vittum Park, restaurants, grocery stores, making every day errands a breeze. Easy access to Highway I-55 Stevenson Expressway, I-294 (Tri-State Tollway), downtown, CTA, and Midway International Airport.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights updated bathrooms, abundant natural light, and two-car garage as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,120/month
Principal & Interest$1,667
Property Tax$340
Insurance$113
Down payment20% ($68,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $272,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1960
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1960
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Storage Space,Full,Daylight
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,787
Parcel1917107037
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
In-Law Floorplan
Open Floorplan
Dining Combo
Granite Counters
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom2
Main12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom3
Lower21×12 ft252 sqft
Bedroom4
Lower12×11 ft132 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market525
Est. value$364,800
Est. rent$2,894/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$200
On marketAug 28, 2024
PostedAug 28, 2024
Last sold$340,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 1, 2024
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 31, 2024Sold$340,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 5, 2024Contingent$349,900$206MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2024Listed For Sale$349,900$206MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 20, 2024Contingent$349,900$206MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 8, 2024Price Change$349,900$206MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 25, 2024Listed For Sale$359,900$212MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 3, 2005Sold$268,000$158Public Record
Jan 15, 2003Sold$171,000$101Public Record
Sold$340,000
Oct 31, 2024•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$349,900
Oct 5, 2024•$206/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,900
Aug 28, 2024•$206/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Aug 28, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$349,900
Aug 20, 2024•$206/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$349,900
Aug 8, 2024•$206/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$359,900
Jul 25, 2024•$212/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$268,000
Aug 3, 2005•$158/sqft•Public Record
Sold$171,000
Jan 15, 2003•$101/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,787$21,168
Apr 10, 2022$3,843$21,999
Apr 10, 2021$3,754$21,999
Apr 10, 2020$2,866$15,885
Apr 10, 2019$2,875$17,650
Apr 10, 2018$2,993$18,488
Apr 10, 2017$2,142$13,261
Apr 10, 2016$2,170$13,261
Apr 10, 2015$2,428$15,778
Apr 10, 2014$2,490$15,887
Apr 10, 2013$2,431$15,887
Apr 10, 2012$2,100$15,887
Apr 10, 2011$3,363$22,631
Apr 10, 2010$3,008$22,631
Apr 10, 2009$2,640$22,631
Apr 10, 2008$2,566$24,264
Apr 10, 2007$2,489$24,264
Apr 10, 2006$2,470$24,264
Apr 10, 2005$2,578$17,607
Apr 10, 2004$2,120$17,607
Apr 10, 2003$2,030$17,607
Apr 10, 2002$2,477$13,655
Apr 10, 2001$1,839$13,655
Apr 10, 2000$1,702$13,655
Apr 10, 1999$1,702$11,879
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