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Property Description
Beautiful Jefferson Park home offering vintage character, thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and incredible storage! Situated on a quiet residential street near shopping, restaurants, and Austin Foster Park. This large brick home welcomes you with a landscaped front yard and charming porch. Inside, hardwood floors and oversized wood crown molding add classic character. (The living rooms and dining rooms were opened in 2017, creating an inviting flow with plenty of space for entertaining and a large dining table!) The eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, including a large-capacity refrigerator and convection oven/range. The main level also offers 2 generously sized bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, plus a rear sunroom ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. The finished basement provides even more room with a large family/rec room, bedroom #3, full bath with oversized shower, spacious laundry room with utility sink, and abundant storage! A STANDOUT FEATURE is the huge 38' x 22' walk-up attic, offering exceptional potential for 2 additional bedrooms + 1 bath to become a 5 bedroom and 3 bath home! Additional highlights include a whole-house audio system with independent room controls, newer central air, oversized gutters, a 2.5 car garage with excellent storage, and a brick paver patio for outdoor entertaining. Original hardwood flooring remains beneath portions of the existing flooring, offering additional restoration potential. With generous room sizes, extensive storage, flexible living areas, a finished basement, and tremendous attic potential, 5042 N. Melvina offers a unique opportunity in Jefferson Park!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5042 N Melvina Ave
General
- Sold For: $560,000
- Taxes: $5,734 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12752181
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Jefferson Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: NAGLE TO HIGGINS EAST, SOUTH TO HOME!
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Garvy Elementary School
- Middle School: Garvy Elementary School
- High School: Taft High School
- Private School: Taft High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: English
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $5,734
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13083090160000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Midland Realty Group
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Schools
Schools serving 5042 N Melvina Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Garvy J Elementary School 5225 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5042 N Melvina Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/26/2026
Sold
$560,000
6.67%
MLS
9/16/2026
Listed
$525,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5042 N Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (MLS# 12752181) is a Single Family property that was sold at $560,000 on October 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 5042 N Melvina Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Jefferson Park? You can browse all Jefferson Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
