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  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,198 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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Where Beauty Meets Convenience-Just 5 Minutes from Midway in Garfield Ridge! This 5 bed, 2 bath all-brick home blends timeless character with modern upgrades-gorgeous landscaping, a 2-car garage with alley access, and a brick-paved patio with a fenced yard that makes every outdoor moment feel like a retreat. From the moment you step inside, you'll find yourself saying "Whoa." Bright hardwood floors shine under natural light pouring through oversized windows. Every detail inside is dialed in: custom tilework, quartz countertops, fresh paint, and spacious rooms that feel open and inviting. The updated bathroom features a stylish tile shower, and the kitchen brings form and function together beautifully-perfect for everyday living and hosting with ease. But it doesn't stop there. The fully finished basement offers a true second living area, complete with its own kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and large gathering space. There's even a lower-level foyer at the bottom of the stairs that creates a seamless and polished entry into the space-ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or just room to spread out. Bathrooms (Updated 2018), Kitchen Remodel (2018), Furnace and AC (2018), Roof, Gutters, Awnings (2019), Basement Bedroom Flooring (2021), Garage Floor (2021), Storm Door (2020) All upkept. All updated. This home delivers beauty, convenience, and space inside and out. Schedule your private showing today!

Full Property Details for 5518 S Melvina Ave

General

  • Sold For: $400,000
  • Taxes: $3,613 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12397082
  • Added to Site: 211 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Quartz Counters
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: W 55th right to S Moody right to W 56th right to S Melvina. Second to last house on left.

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

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,198
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: RAISED RANCH

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0966
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 140
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1954
  • Tax Amount: $3,613.2
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 19171030490000

Listed by Real People Realty
Sold by Re/Max Mi Casa

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Schools serving 5518 S Melvina Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Kinzie Elementary School
5625 South Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
K-80.2 mi
Kennedy High School
6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638
9-120.2 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 5518 S Melvina Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2025
Sold
$400,000
—
MLS
6/19/2025
Listed
$400,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Real People Realty
Sold by Re/Max Mi Casa

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