5254 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 - Photo 1

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$252,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
882 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Charming 3-bedroom home with a loft that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom, featuring 1 bathroom, a 2-car garage, and a full walkout unfinished basement in the desirable Garfield Ridge neighborhood. This home has been lovingly cared for by the same owner for decades and offers good bones with newer HVAC, windows, and water heater. It's ready for a new owner to bring it back to life and make it their own. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and more.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5254 S Melvina Ave

General

Sold For: $252,500
Taxes: $3,613 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12492214
Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago

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
Driving Directions: Archer Ave to Melvina north to property

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, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Square Feet: 882
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1950
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 4375

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1950
Tax Amount: $3,613
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 19083110480000

Listed by YUB Realty Inc
Sold by Luna Realty Group

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Schools

Schools serving 5254 S Melvina Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Byrne Elementary School 5329 South Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638	K-8	0.7 mi
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638	9-12	0.5 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 5254 S Melvina Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/31/2025

Sold

$252,500

-15.55%

MLS

10/09/2025

Listed

$299,000

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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.

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5254 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12492214) is a Single Family property that was sold at $252,500 on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 5254 S Melvina 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.

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