Sold314d on market
5606 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$385,000
$296/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,300Sqft
0.09 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Garage
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Listed 314 days ago · 7 views
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314 days on market
Established listing
$296/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
Well-Maintained Cape Cod style home in GARFIELD RIDGE! First floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spacious kitchen & dining area. The second floor has 2 bedrooms with another full bathroom. The full basement, which has its own rear entrance/exit, is not finished so it can be utilized as storage, or can be finished for additional living space. The Furnace was replaced in 2016, water heater replaced in 2017, roof was done in 2017, and front concrete stairs redone in 2019. Schedule your showing today!!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,401/month
Principal & Interest$1,887
Property Tax$385
Insurance$128
Down payment20% ($77,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $308,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1949
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,964
Parcel1917111021
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
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom3
Second10×13 ft130 sqft
Bedroom4
Second15×13 ft195 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market314
Est. value$398,100
Est. rent$2,820/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$296
On marketApr 25, 2025
PostedApr 25, 2025
Last sold$385,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 30, 2025Sold$385,000$296MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 29, 2025Contingent$385,000$296MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 25, 2025Listed For Sale$385,000$296MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2003Sold$224,500$173Public Record
Sold$385,000
May 30, 2025•$296/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$385,000
Apr 29, 2025•$296/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$385,000
Apr 25, 2025•$296/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$224,500
Dec 1, 2003•$173/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,964$21,999
Apr 10, 2022$3,843$21,999
Apr 10, 2021$3,754$21,999
Apr 10, 2020$3,340$18,000
Apr 10, 2019$3,351$20,000
Apr 10, 2018$3,293$20,000
Apr 10, 2017$2,273$13,866
Apr 10, 2016$2,292$13,866
Apr 10, 2015$2,075$13,866
Apr 10, 2014$2,103$13,817
Apr 10, 2013$2,051$13,817
Apr 10, 2012$2,048$13,817
Apr 10, 2011$2,763$20,973
Apr 10, 2010$2,643$20,973
Apr 10, 2009$2,364$20,973
Apr 10, 2008$2,295$22,592
Apr 10, 2007$1,926$22,592
Apr 10, 2006$1,767$22,592
Apr 10, 2005$1,847$16,362
Apr 10, 2004$1,830$16,362
Apr 10, 2003$675$16,362
Apr 10, 2002$764$12,035
Apr 10, 2001$818$12,035
Apr 10, 2000$897$12,035
Apr 10, 1999$897$11,488
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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