Sold861d on market
5545 S Newcastle Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$270,500
2Beds
1Baths
0.09 acLot
1954Built
Property DNA
1-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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861 days on market
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1954
Well maintained all brick raised ranch style home situated in highly sought after location in Garfield Ridge. Spacious living area, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, generous size bedrooms. Newer windows and front cement/stairs. Hwd flrs under carpet, full, unfinished basement. Location, location, location! Bring Your Ideas to this true gem. Home has been lovingly cared for by longtime owner. Shopping, Restaurants and I-55 294 minutes away. Home being sold AS-IS.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and newer windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,687/month
Principal & Interest$1,326
Property Tax$271
Insurance$90
Down payment20% ($54,100)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $216,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1954
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1954
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$1,618
Parcel1918107050
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market861
Est. value$328,600
Est. rent$1,876/mo
Tax rate1.99%
On marketNov 3, 2023
PostedNov 3, 2023
Last sold$270,500
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 3, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 30, 2023Sold$270,500—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 5, 2023Contingent$269,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 3, 2023Listed For Sale$269,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$270,500
Nov 30, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$269,000
Nov 5, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$269,000
Nov 3, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,825$24,000
Apr 10, 2022$3,691$24,000
Apr 10, 2021$1,618$24,000
Apr 10, 2020$1,681$19,196
Apr 10, 2019$1,675$21,329
Apr 10, 2018$1,650$21,329
Apr 10, 2017$1,767$16,549
Apr 10, 2016$2,473$16,549
Apr 10, 2015$2,225$16,549
Apr 10, 2014$2,069$15,838
Apr 10, 2013$2,077$15,838
Apr 10, 2012$2,091$15,838
Apr 10, 2011$2,849$22,851
Apr 10, 2010$2,290$22,851
Apr 10, 2009$1,997$22,851
Apr 10, 2008$1,929$24,358
Apr 10, 2007$1,883$24,358
Apr 10, 2006$1,856$24,358
Apr 10, 2005$1,957$17,365
Apr 10, 2004$1,926$17,365
Apr 10, 2003$1,864$17,365
Apr 10, 2002$1,959$13,632
Apr 10, 2001$1,835$13,632
Apr 10, 2000$1,723$13,632
Apr 10, 1999$1,714$11,984
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Local context around this listing
Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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