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Property Description
WOW !!! Must SEE THIS, Nicely maintained and updated raised ranch in the heart of Garfield Ridge - just a walk distance to Archer Avenue and all amenities. Main level features large living room, beautifully updated kitchen with stainless appliances, three good-sized bedrooms with ample closet space, and modernized bath. Hardwood floor thru -out and six panel all doors. Full finished basement offers a recreation room with adjacent refreshment center (possible second kitchen area), and 4 bedroom, laundry room plus a lot of storage and 2.5 car garage. Don't miss this comfortable and ideally located home - just move in and enjoy!!! Must see to appreciate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5723 S Melvina Ave
General
- Price: $369,900
- Taxes: $4,050 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12566997
- Updated: 2/18/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Archer Avenue to Melvina Avenue then 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: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Raised Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,416
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1965
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2010
Manufactured Home
- Model: Raised Ranch
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1965
- Tax Amount: $4,050.18
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19171200080000
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Schools
Schools serving 5723 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 | 0.2 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 5723 S Melvina Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Listed
$369,900
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5723 S Melvina Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,401
4%
$21,999
—
2022
$3,277
2%
$21,999
—
2021
$3,218
3%
$21,999
29%
2020
$3,123
—
$17,031
-10%
2019
$3,133
2%
$18,924
—
2018
$3,079
25%
$18,924
28%
2017
$2,470
—
$14,775
—
2016
$2,475
10%
$14,775
—
2015
$2,243
4%
$14,775
5%
2014
$2,150
3%
$14,067
—
2013
$2,097
—
$14,067
—
2012
$2,093
—
$14,067
—
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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5723 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12566997) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5723 S Melvina Avenue is currently listed for $369,900 and was received on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 5723 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.

