5259 S  Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
OFF MARKET

$590,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,592 sqft

5259 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Garfield Ridge
Est. Refi. Payment $4,103/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$591K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$70K (+13.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +19% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$591K
July 2026$589K
June 2026$590K
May 2026$550K
April 2026$539K
March 2026$536K
February 2026$522K
January 2026$519K
2025
2024

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.90
Multi-Family Home
$574,000
10/30/25
6
4
2,470
0.92
Multi-Family Home
$154,000
10/09/25
8
3
2,507
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$333,000
10/03/25
4
2
-
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$600,000
10/10/25
6
3
-
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$425,000
05/18/26
4
2.5
-
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$570,000
12/17/25
6
3
-
1.07
Multi-Family Home
$610,000
10/16/25
8
4
3,562
0.66
Multi-Family Home
$530,000
05/20/26
6
3
-
1.43
Multi-Family Home
$375,000
04/09/26
6
3
2,715
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$479,900
09/30/25
4
2
-

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.03
$414,000
4
2.5
1,120
Off Market
0.04
$455,000
6
3
1,632
Off Market
0.07
$279,200
2
3
760
Off Market
0.08
$270,000
3
1
1,040
Recently Sold
0.08
$371,500
3
2
-
Off Market
0.09
$350,000
2
2
1,692
Recently Sold
0.11
$440,000
5
2
1,140
Recently Sold
0.10
$379,800
4
2
-
Off Market
0.11
$348,000
4
2
-
Off Market
0.12
$371,900
5
2
1,250
Off Market
0.15
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.13
$533,600
5
3
3,142
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
2006
Living Area
2,592 sqft
Price/Sqft
$228

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 5259 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL. 5259 S Central Ave is in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60638. This property has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,592 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3937 sqft and was built in 2006.
5259 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,592 sqft multi-family in Garfield Ridge, built in 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $590,600, with a rent estimate of $2,575/month.

Home Details for 5259 S Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 12
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stone

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3937 sqft

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2024
$4,346
$480,000
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8
MoM
Available listings
5488
263
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Garfield Ridge

At least 149 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Isabellarose Lopez
    "Dog owners would love it because everyone is friendly. Kids every where and very welcoming. And it’s not an urban area where there’s cars every where "
  • Trulia User
    "The people are very nice and usually not bad people to have and have many pets or families over. Nice people live around here"
  • Trulia User
    "Very nice environment. Has park district and most neighbors seem ok with you walking there dog for them."
  • Trulia User
    "yes I like to live here because everyone is very friendly and I have the stores and restaurants a few minutes from my house. "
  • Trulia User
    "It is a relatively safe neighborhood where most of the residents take care of their property. The people in the neighborhood are friendly as well. "
  • Trulia User
    "quiet area for the most part but always keep eyes and ears open. neighborhood watch in full effect. always lock ur car doors and be vigilant "
  • Trulia User
    "This is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Friendly atmosphere where people look out for each other. "
  • Trulia User
    "this area is a cool alternative to the suburbs, and has alot of sunurby feel. still neighbors keep to themselves for the most part, and lots are pretty tight with big houses."
  • Trulia User
    "Commute is great in my neighborhood. Very safe and happy neighbors. I would recommend anyone to move in the area."
  • Monicaz_90
    "Every summer we have block parties and gives us all an opportunity to meet neighbors. Garfield Ridge is primarily city workers, law enforcement and firefighters."
  • Lauren K.
    "There are church carnivals during the summer and block parties. Not a lot. Mostly residential area. "
  • Lauren K.
    "Dog friendly. No dog park. People mostly pick up after pets. Dogs are not typically let loose. Many people walk dogs daily"
  • Toni L.
    "Patriots Day parade, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Halloween Parade, St Patrick's Day parade, 5K Run, etc..."
  • Toni L.
    "Everything is within walking distance. Lots of parks in this community, and you don't need a car to go to the store. "
  • Jenniferrhone81
    "my neighborhood is good for commuting downtown. I used the public transportation daily. the buses here run good"
  • D.zambrano85
    "Just moved in 4 mo ago, looks awesome so far. Very quiet, and close to I 55 and public transportation"
  • Maritzaf1987
    "It’s quiet but noisy at the same time. People are always vigilant for one another. Crime is rapidly reported, crime is not high in this area. "
  • Eslyperez1997
    "I love living here ! The people is very nice. The see is very clean plus we have everything around like stores, parks, restaurants, schools and midway airport."
  • Matia
    "tight nit family area everyone looks out for each other. friendly environment.. next to Midway airport"
  • Roy O.
    "My neighbors are the best ever, friendly and protective yet not at all intrusive. A safe place to call home. "
  • Bear357
    "It’s a very clean and quite neighborhood. Plus we look out for each other. The school is close by and they have a new baseball field."
  • Four9er
    "been in the neighborhood for almost 10 years. neighbors look out for one another. great area with plenty of City workers living in the area "
  • Ruben
    "It’s a family area with blue collar people. It’s Chicago but has all the feels of a suburb. You have to live here to understand. "
  • Denise_mellado
    "My neighborhood is unique because it’s quiet, lovely, neighbors are friendly, easy access to the stores, buses and close to midway airport. Where many run, bike and walk around to work out during the summer. "
  • Rpen12
    "There are so many neighborhood activities, entertainment, plenty of stores to shop at, Transportation like CTA/RTA and easy access to doctors office ."

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Frequently asked questions about 5259 S Central Ave

  • What is 5259 S Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5259 S Central Ave in Chicago, IL is $590,600.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Garfield Ridge neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Garfield Ridge, Chicago.
  • Does 5259 S Central Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5259 S Central Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.

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