Sold191d on market
5725 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$320,000
$171/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,870Sqft
0.1 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Outdoor Living
Patio
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Off Alley · Garage Door Opener · Carport · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Owned · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 191 days ago · 7 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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191 days on market
Established listing
$171/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom raised ranch, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy city living with comfort and style. This solid brick home has been thoughtfully modified to create an open-concept floor plan, blending modern updates with timeless character. Step inside and you'll find a bright, airy living space that flows effortlessly into the dining / kitchen areas - with recessed lighting (2023) that dims to set the perfect ambiance. The stunning kitchen remodel (2018) features quartz countertops, beautiful tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, updated flooring and a breakfast bar for extra seating. You'll find gorgeous refinished hardwood floors (2018) throughout the rest of main level. The new AC (2022), updated electrical panel (2022), newer windows, and updated exterior doors all offer peace of mind. The finished basement adds incredible versatility with a bar area and extra bump-out - ideal for a future 3rd bedroom, office, gym, or flex space to fit your lifestyle. Practical updates include a flood control system (2019), ensuring the home stays storm-safe. Enjoy the best of both worlds with clean, efficient boiler heat in the winter and central air in the summer. The roof was replaced in 2010. Outdoors, enjoy a large fenced backyard, perfect for all your gatherings. Parking is a breeze with a detached 2-car garage plus an attached covered concrete carport - which also doubles as a great entertaining space for family and friends. Enjoy this PRIME Chicago location - perfectly situated near shopping, dining, schools, transportation, and expressways - this home offers everything you need for convenient city living! Selling AS-IS as there's nothing left to do here!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern updates, finished basement, and large fenced backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,995/month
Principal & Interest$1,569
Property Tax$320
Insurance$107
Down payment20% ($64,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $256,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingSteam
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,199 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1953
Systems
HeatingSteam
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Storm Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot4,199 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,964
Parcel1917219026
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dry Bar
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Off Alley
Garage Door Opener
Carport
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Owned
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Fan-Whole House
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom2
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market191
Est. value$327,600
Est. rent$2,271/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$171
On marketAug 28, 2025
PostedAug 28, 2025
Last sold$320,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 30, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 30, 2025Sold$320,000$171MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 2, 2025Contingent$329,500$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2025Listed For Sale$329,500$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 3, 2023Sold$266,000$142MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 23, 2023Contingent$264,872$142MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 16, 2023Listed For Sale$264,872$142MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 7, 2023Contingent$264,872$142MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 3, 2023Listed For Sale$264,872$142MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 16, 2018Sold$190,000$102Public Record
Apr 10, 2018Pending Sale$184,500$99@properties
Apr 6, 2018Listed For Sale$184,500$99@properties
Sold$320,000
Sep 30, 2025•$171/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$329,500
Sep 2, 2025•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$329,500
Aug 28, 2025•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$266,000
Apr 3, 2023•$142/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$264,872
Feb 23, 2023•$142/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$264,872
Feb 16, 2023•$142/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$264,872
Feb 7, 2023•$142/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$264,872
Feb 3, 2023•$142/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$190,000
May 16, 2018•$102/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$184,500
Apr 10, 2018•$99/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$184,500
Apr 6, 2018•$99/sqft•@properties
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$2,818$15,671
Apr 10, 2019$2,588$18,971
Apr 10, 2018$664$18,971
Apr 10, 2017$711$17,021
Apr 10, 2016$1,130$17,021
Apr 10, 2015$1,087$17,021
Apr 10, 2014$1,078$14,499
Apr 10, 2013$1,082$14,499
Apr 10, 2012$1,013$14,499
Apr 10, 2011$973$23,128
Apr 10, 2010$880$23,128
Apr 10, 2009$826$23,128
Apr 10, 2008$884$24,807
Apr 10, 2007$968$24,807
Apr 10, 2006$1,027$24,807
Apr 10, 2005$1,179$17,102
Apr 10, 2004$1,250$17,102
Apr 10, 2003$1,346$17,102
Apr 10, 2002$1,522$13,730
Apr 10, 2001$1,630$13,730
Apr 10, 2000$2,003$13,730
Apr 10, 1999$2,003$12,316
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Local context around this listing
Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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