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Property Description
Multiple offers. Highest and best due 8/16 by 12pm. Great investment opportunity in the heart of Garfield Ridge! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath brick Cape Cod sits on a desirable corner lot and offers tons of potential for an investor, rehabber, or buyer looking to make a home their own. The main living space is complemented by a family room addition, providing extra room to spread out. The full finished basement features two additional rooms plus a partial bathroom with a tub and toilet, offering the potential to convert it into a full bath. With plenty of living space and a solid brick exterior, this property has a great foundation for your next renovation project. Home needs work and is being sold in its current condition As-is. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential of this Garfield Ridge property!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5700 S Meade Ave
General
- Price: $299,900
- Taxes: $4,857 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12730666
- Updated: 8/19/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: 55th St to Moody Ave s to 57th St E to 5700
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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,491
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 126
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $4,857.37
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19171210210000
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Schools
Schools serving 5700 S Meade Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kinzie Elementary School 5625 South Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 5700 S Meade Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2026
Listed
$299,900
—
MLS
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 5700 S Meade Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,825
—
$30,000
25%
2023
$3,825
4%
$24,000
—
2022
$3,691
2%
$24,000
—
2021
$3,621
-6%
$24,000
6%
2020
$3,848
—
$22,744
-10%
2019
$3,862
-23%
$25,272
—
2018
$5,024
120%
$25,272
22%
2017
$2,281
-15%
$20,794
—
2016
$2,675
4%
$20,794
—
2015
$2,573
1%
$20,794
13%
2014
$2,552
—
$18,479
—
2013
$2,561
—
$18,479
—
2012
$2,569
—
$18,479
—
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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5700 S Meade Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12730666) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5700 S Meade Avenue is currently listed for $299,900 and was received on August 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 5700 S Meade 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.

