Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/16/2026
Listed
$275,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Charming brick home in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property offers timeless character with beautiful hardwood floors and solid construction. Conveniently located near Chicago Midway International Airport, with easy access to Interstate 55 and just about 15 minutes from downtown Chicago, this home is perfect for commuters and city lovers alike. With great bones and plenty of potential, this home is ready for your personal touch. It does need some TLC and is being sold as-is, making it a fantastic opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity. Schedule your appointment today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5255 S Menard Ave
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $3,593 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12620824
- Updated: Today (4/16/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: From Cicero Avenue head west down Archer Avenue to Menard. North on Menard to the property.
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: Overhead Sewers
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1939
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1939
- Tax Amount: $3,593
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Overhead Sewers
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19084120930000
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Schools
Schools serving 5255 S Menard Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5255 S Menard Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5255 S Menard Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,593
57%
$22,999
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2022
$2,284
5%
$22,999
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2021
$2,174
-29%
$22,999
19%
2020
$3,056
—
$19,301
-10%
2019
$3,069
-14%
$21,446
—
2018
$3,558
21%
$21,446
26%
2017
$2,940
1%
$17,033
—
2016
$2,911
10%
$17,033
—
2015
$2,641
11%
$17,033
11%
2014
$2,372
3%
$15,352
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2013
$2,314
16%
$15,352
—
2012
$1,987
—
$15,352
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- 1Total Bath
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- 2Total Baths
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- Condo / Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
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- Active
- Updated 17 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,389Sq. Ft.
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5255 S Menard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12620824) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5255 S Menard Avenue is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 5255 S Menard 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.