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Property Description
Welcome to 5231 S Meade Ave! This classic brick raised ranch offers 3 bedrooms and a spacious 22x15 main-level family room, providing plenty of space to relax and entertain. The home also features a full basement with flood control, newer forced-air heating, and a detached 2-car garage. Situated on an oversized Chicago lot and conveniently located near Archer Avenue, shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. A great opportunity in a convenient Chicago location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5231 S Meade Ave
General
- Price: $325,000
- Taxes: $5,359 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12742525
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: ARCHER TO MEADE NORTH TO HOME
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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 31 x 133
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $5,359.66
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19083140220000
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Schools
Schools serving 5231 S Meade Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 5231 S Meade Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,751
—
$29,000
38%
2023
$3,751
3%
$20,999
—
2022
$3,636
-14%
$20,999
—
2021
$4,223
2146%
$20,999
-2%
2020
$188
1%
$21,341
-10%
2019
$187
2%
$23,713
—
2018
$184
-47%
$23,713
22%
2017
$344
-45%
$19,397
—
2016
$626
4%
$19,397
—
2015
$602
1%
$19,397
11%
2014
$597
—
$17,427
—
2013
$599
7%
$17,427
—
2012
$561
—
$17,427
—
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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5231 S Meade Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12742525) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5231 S Meade Avenue is currently listed for $325,000 and was received on August 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 5231 S Meade 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.

