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Property Description
Great opportunity to own this huge brick bungalow in the heart of Garfield Ridge! The property sits on an oversize lot measuring 45x125. Main floor has 2 good size bedrooms , eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, plus an office. Updated bathrooms. The 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, living room, plus enclosed porch. Full finished basement offers 3 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living room. Laundry room includes a washer/dryer . One furnace to heat the whole house . 1st floor & basement utility are together for cooking gas and electric. The 2nd floor has separate utility on electric and cooking gas. .New front porch 2024, Roof on house 2019 and roof on garage 2016 . Huge 2 car garage with 8 ft overhead door and extra storage space. Excellent location! Close to archer , local transportation ,restaurants, pharmacy, I-55 on harlem , airport & toyota park. As-is condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5520 S New England Ave
General
- Price: $449,000
- Taxes: $5,939 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12560884
- Updated: 2/9/2026
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: ARCHER EAST OR WEST TO NEW ENGLAND, SOUTH 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: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,060
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 5670
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $5,939.58
- Tax Year: 2022
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19181050210000
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Schools
Schools serving 5520 S New England 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 | 0.7 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 5520 S New England Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/02/2026
Listed
$449,000
99.56%
MLS
2/19/2016
Sold
$225,000
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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 5520 S New England Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,940
3%
$27,999
—
2022
$5,792
3%
$27,999
—
2021
$5,630
-8%
$27,999
2%
2020
$6,141
-2%
$27,390
-12%
2019
$6,293
2%
$31,125
—
2018
$6,188
—
$31,125
9%
2017
$6,216
7%
$28,686
—
2016
$5,783
9%
$28,686
—
2015
$5,295
—
$28,686
1%
2014
$5,307
2%
$28,383
—
2013
$5,204
1%
$28,383
—
2012
$5,135
—
$28,383
—
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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5520 S New England Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12560884) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5520 S New England Avenue is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on February 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 5520 S New England 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.

