Sold269d on market
5531 S McVicker Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$415,000
$440/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
943Sqft
0.09 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Gas Starter · Free Standing · Basement
Garage(s)
Garage(s)
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 269 days ago · 76 views · 1 saves · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
76 views
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269 days on market
Established listing
$440/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Great location for this beautiful Cape Cod in much sought after Garfield Ridge. Featuring 5 bedrooms (2 on the main level, 2 on the second level & 1 in the basement). Kitchen has been updated with lovely refinished cocoa colored cabinets, counter tops are Corian. Kitchen island has a Quartz top. The island isn't secured to the floor for easy removal. Stainless steel refrigerator 1 yr old. (3 yr warranty left). The electric oven also has a gas line behind it. 2 full baths both remodeled. 2nd fl bath has a whirlpool tub and a steam shower. North side of 2nd floor has been dormed out adding extra space to the bedrooms. 2 car garage overhead door height is 6' 5". Party door on yard side. Main level & 2nd fl have Engineered Hardwood Flooring w/Eco Ultra Quiet Foam installed in 2020. New hot water tank in 2024. House was tuck pointed in 2024. Chimney brickwork redone in 2021, also new cap. Also in 2021 2nd fl siding, trim & wider gutters replaced. A/C 2015. Whole house has been recently painted in neutral color. Portable gas fireplace in basement will stay. The location is perfect! High School & Grammar School both just blocks away. Jewel food store also very close. Easy access to Bus line, Stevenson Expressway & Midway Airport. It's not going to last, make your appointment today! Calling for highest & best by tomorrow Sunday June 15th 7:00 PM
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights portable gas fireplace, engineered hardwood flooring, and whirlpool tub as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,588/month
Principal & Interest$2,034
Property Tax$415
Insurance$138
Down payment20% ($83,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $332,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1953
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced,Wood
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$4,247
Parcel1917107039
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Cooktop
Oven
Electric Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Laundry Closet
Sink
Fireplace
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Free Standing
Basement
Windows
Screens
Window Treatments
Drapes
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Mature Trees
Garden
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Structures
Garage(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×14 ft154 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Aluminum FramesBlinds)
Bedroom2
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Aluminum FramesBlinds)
Bedroom3
Second15×17 ft255 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Aluminum FramesBlinds)
Bedroom4
Second15×15 ft225 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Aluminum FramesBlinds)
Bedroom5
Basement15×21 ft315 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market269
Est. value$427,900
Est. rent$2,958/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$440
On marketJun 13, 2025
PostedJun 13, 2025
Last sold$415,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views76
Favorites1
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 14, 2025Sold$415,000$440MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 17, 2025Pending Sale$405,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 13, 2025Listed For Sale$405,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 13, 2025Listing Removed$405,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 9, 2025Contingent$405,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 6, 2025Listed For Sale$405,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 1999Sold$158,000$168Public Record
Apr 6, 1994Sold$114,000$121Public Record
Sold$415,000
Jul 14, 2025•$440/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$405,000
Jun 17, 2025•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$405,000
Jun 13, 2025•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$405,000
Jun 13, 2025•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$405,000
Jun 9, 2025•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$405,000
Jun 6, 2025•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$158,000
May 21, 1999•$168/sqft•Public Record
Sold$114,000
Apr 6, 1994•$121/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$4,247$23,999
Apr 10, 2022$4,115$23,999
Apr 10, 2021$4,022$23,999
Apr 10, 2020$3,111$17,596
Apr 10, 2019$3,121$19,552
Apr 10, 2018$3,204$19,552
Apr 10, 2017$2,806$16,326
Apr 10, 2016$2,788$16,326
Apr 10, 2015$2,529$16,326
Apr 10, 2014$2,434$15,584
Apr 10, 2013$2,375$15,584
Apr 10, 2012$2,368$15,584
Apr 10, 2011$2,961$22,598
Apr 10, 2010$2,434$22,598
Apr 10, 2009$2,619$22,598
Apr 10, 2008$2,534$24,247
Apr 10, 2007$2,163$24,247
Apr 10, 2006$1,999$24,247
Apr 10, 2005$2,090$16,917
Apr 10, 2004$2,070$16,917
Apr 10, 2003$1,982$16,917
Apr 10, 2002$2,427$13,377
Apr 10, 2001$1,987$13,377
Apr 10, 2000$1,927$13,377
Apr 10, 1999$1,928$11,928
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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