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Property Description
Well-kept raised ranch located in the desirable Garfield Ridge community. This inviting home features a bright living room, three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an eat-in kitchen on the main level. The finished basement offers additional living space with a full bathroom, ideal for a home office or recreation room. Beautiful fenced in yard and a two car garage. Walking distance to Wentworth Park, Kinzie Elementary School, restaurants, and public transportation. An excellent opportunity for a starter home with unbeatable convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5630 S Melvina Ave
General
- Sold For: $340,000
- Taxes: $5,650 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12542269
- Added to Site: 101 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
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: South on Central to West on 55th to Melvina
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: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,102
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $5,650.46
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19171110480000
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Schools
Schools serving 5630 S Melvina Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kinzie Elementary School 5625 South Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5630 S Melvina Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Sold
$340,000
-1.42%
MLS
1/07/2026
Listed
$344,900
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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.
5630 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12542269) is a Single Family property that was sold at $340,000 on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 5630 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.

