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Property Description
Featuring a one time owner home of 69 years! This 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 4th bedroom in the basement is sure to make looking for a home a breeze. The home has newer windows on the sides allowing all the natural light to shine in. A full size kitchen with plenty of space for gathering and eating around a table. Lots of cabinet space and a large side by side stainless refrigerator. Welcome downstairs to a full finished basement with plenty of storage and large area for your entertaining needs. Your laundry needs are taken care of with an extra deep basin sink. You can wash clothes or the kids in this handy sink or even a pet. Washer and dryer are included. A huge yard awaits for all your summer needs. There's also a big shed with plenty of room for gardening tools and lawn mower equipment which will free up space in your garage and making easier to park your car. This home is located on a dead end street which is much quieter and with very little car traffic. This location is very desirable with easy access to the highway, stores, shopping and highly rated schools both private and public.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5137 S Rutherford Ave
General
- Price: $350,000
- Taxes: $4,879 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12495378
- Updated: 11/1/2025
- Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Archer Ave to Rutherford Avenue, one way north to address
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Windows: Low Emissivity Windows, Screens
- Square Feet: 1,022
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $4,879
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19074010510000
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Schools
Schools serving 5137 S Rutherford Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Byrne Elementary School 5329 South Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 5137 S Rutherford Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/15/2025
Listed
$350,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5137 S Rutherford Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,879
1565%
$22,999
—
2022
$293
6%
$22,999
—
2021
$277
-4%
$22,999
10%
2020
$288
—
$20,970
-10%
2019
$287
1%
$23,300
—
2018
$283
-29%
$23,300
54%
2017
$401
-45%
$15,155
—
2016
$729
4%
$15,155
—
2015
$701
1%
$15,155
6%
2014
$696
—
$14,274
—
2013
$698
7%
$14,274
—
2012
$654
—
$14,274
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5137 S Rutherford Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12495378) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5137 S Rutherford Avenue is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on October 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 5137 S Rutherford Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Garfield Ridge? You can browse all Garfield Ridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

