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Property Description
Searching for your new home? This ranch-style, all-brick house is located within the heart of Jefferson Park, one of Chicago's most notable neighborhoods. Three spacious bedrooms on the main floor, while another two are featured in the finished lower level, adding up to a total of five bedrooms. Each floor houses a full bathroom, and hardwood floors on the main level. The main floor features an updated kitchen with granite countertops. The living room and dining room feature large windows that let in plentiful natural light. Along with the two bedrooms and full bathroom, the lower level contains a laundry room and spacious family/media room. The backyard contains a raised deck, lawn space, and a dedicated area for gardening. The 2,5 car garage has both interior and exterior garage overhead doors. A front to back sidewalk was recently replaced. A perma-seal drainage system and sump pump was installed around the entire lower level for peace of mind. The entire home is equipped with an alarm system on all entrances and exits, including the garage. Interior motion detection adds another layer of protection. Exterior cameras allow for 24-hour surveillance of the property, connected to a sleek touch panel within the home for easy viewing. A multi-room audio system can also be accessed through this panel, with in celling speakers in various rooms across both levels. This well-maintained home seamlessly blends contemporary technology and the comfort of a home within a desirable area of Jefferson Park, creating a unique and rare combination of ease and warmth. You are minutes away from shopping(new Trader Joe's opening soon just a block away!) restaurants and both I-90/94, the Forest Glen Metra station, & the Jefferson Park Blue Line & Metra. Welcome home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5045 N Melvina Ave
General
- Sold For: $485,000
- Taxes: $5,192 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12422189
- Added to Site: 222 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Jefferson Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Higgins to Melvina, South to home
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,049
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1954
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.095
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1954
- Tax Amount: $5,192
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13083100510000
Listed by eXp Realty
Sold by Koral Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 5045 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5045 N Melvina Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/05/2025
Sold
$485,000
-2.98%
MLS
7/17/2025
Listed
$499,900
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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.
5045 N Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (MLS# 12422189) is a Single Family property that was sold at $485,000 on September 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 5045 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.

