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Property Description
Beautifully maintained brick ranch in desirable Garfield Ridge! This home features 2 bedrooms on the main floor and an additional bedroom in the finished lower level, along with 2 full bathrooms. The main level showcases hardwood floors throughout, while the finished basement with ceramic flooring offers excellent additional living space, perfect for a family room, guest suite, or home office. Major updates include: Roof (2018), finished basement with ceramic flooring (2018), spray foam insulation throughout the entire home (2022), updated bathroom (2022), all appliances replaced (2022), and new A/C (2024). Move-in ready and very well cared for, this home offers comfort, efficiency, and great living space in a prime Garfield Ridge location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5438 S Sayre Ave
General
- Price: $359,900
- Taxes: $5,246 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12586854
- Updated: 3/20/2026
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, D
- Interior Features: Dry Bar
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: HARLEM TO 54TH EAST TO SAYRE, ONE WAY SOUTHBOUND TO 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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Daylight
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,204
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1949
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1949
- Tax Amount: $5,246.84
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 19073260290000
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Schools
Schools serving 5438 S Sayre Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Byrne Elementary School 5329 South Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 5438 S Sayre Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/10/2026
Listed
$359,900
64.71%
MLS
10/04/2013
Sold
$218,500
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Public Record
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 5438 S Sayre Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,176
3%
$23,000
—
2022
$4,050
2%
$23,000
—
2021
$3,955
3%
$23,000
13%
2020
$3,851
—
$20,279
-10%
2019
$3,863
2%
$22,533
—
2018
$3,797
-5%
$22,533
4%
2017
$3,978
3%
$21,733
—
2016
$3,878
-3%
$21,733
—
2015
$4,012
49%
$21,733
51%
2014
$2,693
25%
$14,404
—
2013
$2,159
—
$14,404
—
2012
$2,154
—
$14,404
—
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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5438 S Sayre Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12586854) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5438 S Sayre Avenue is currently listed for $359,900 and was received on March 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 5438 S Sayre 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.

