5844 S  Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
FOR SALE

5844 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

Garfield Ridge
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,891 sqft
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,891 sqft

$384,500

Original price: $384,900
Est. Mortgage $2,742/mo*

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to this Charming home in the Garfield Ridge area perfect for your current or growing family. This home has three bedrooms and full bath located on the main floor- if you need a bedroom for your in-laws or an out of town guest, the basement has an extra bedroom and full bathroom. Recent high ticket items addressed: AC 2022, Furnace 2019, Kitchen and bathrooms redone 2020, washer/dryer 2020, windows 2022, passageway concrete work 2023. Bring your family out and make this home yours.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$203
Listed
47 days ago

Home Details for 5844 S Melvina Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Price Change

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1891 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Laundry Chute,SinkMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Stamped Concrete PatioFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 900 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 47

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956Year Renovated: 2019
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 19171270290000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $384,500Price Per Sqft: $203
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12001537

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1891 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4138.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.25% -$400Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks:
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12001537

Additional Information

Mlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Lenin Carreto
Luna Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12001537

Price History for 5844 S Melvina Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/26/2024$384,500PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12001537
04/05/2024$384,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12001537
04/03/2024$384,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12001537
03/28/2024$384,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12001537
03/12/2024$389,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12001537
12/18/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925209
11/06/2023$384,500Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925209
10/26/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11906750
10/12/2023$394,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11906750
07/14/2020$250,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10698425
05/19/2020$262,500PendingAgent Provided
04/26/2020$262,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/11/2020$265,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/10/2020$269,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/20/2019$275,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2021
Tax$4,625
Assessment$229,990
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5844 S Melvina Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.12
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/08/23
4
2
1,922
0.11
Single-Family Home
$349,500
10/13/23
4
2
2,200
0.13
Single-Family Home
$248,000
12/28/23
3
2
2,400
0.05
Single-Family Home
$359,000
08/29/23
4
2
1,062
0.09
Single-Family Home
$385,000
04/03/24
5
2
2,070
0.02
Single-Family Home
$345,000
12/01/23
4
3
1,130
0.09
Single-Family Home
$338,000
01/05/24
3
2
1,000
0.19
Single-Family Home
$400,000
02/10/24
4
2
1,192
0.16
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/14/23
3
2
1,108
0.14
Single-Family Home
$287,000
01/05/24
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1
2,000

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What Locals Say about Garfield Ridge

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Lenin Carreto, Luna Realty Group
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5844 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,891 sqft single-family home built in 1956. 5844 S Melvina Ave is located in Garfield Ridge, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 12, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12001537.