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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom raised ranch, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy city living with comfort and style. This solid brick home has been thoughtfully modified to create an open-concept floor plan, blending modern updates with timeless character. Step inside and you'll find a bright, airy living space that flows effortlessly into the dining / kitchen areas - with recessed lighting (2023) that dims to set the perfect ambiance. The stunning kitchen remodel (2018) features quartz countertops, beautiful tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, updated flooring and a breakfast bar for extra seating. You'll find gorgeous refinished hardwood floors (2018) throughout the rest of main level. The new AC (2022), updated electrical panel (2022), newer windows, and updated exterior doors all offer peace of mind. The finished basement adds incredible versatility with a bar area and extra bump-out - ideal for a future 3rd bedroom, office, gym, or flex space to fit your lifestyle. Practical updates include a flood control system (2019), ensuring the home stays storm-safe. Enjoy the best of both worlds with clean, efficient boiler heat in the winter and central air in the summer. The roof was replaced in 2010. Outdoors, enjoy a large fenced backyard, perfect for all your gatherings. Parking is a breeze with a detached 2-car garage plus an attached covered concrete carport - which also doubles as a great entertaining space for family and friends. Enjoy this PRIME Chicago location - perfectly situated near shopping, dining, schools, transportation, and expressways - this home offers everything you need for convenient city living! Selling AS-IS as there's nothing left to do here!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5725 S Monitor Ave
General
- Sold For: $320,000
- Taxes: $3,964 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12456308
- Added to Site: 176 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dry Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump, Security Cameras
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: 63rd Street to Austin ( 4 blocks West of Central ) North to 57th Street. East to Monitor. Monitor is a ONE WAY going South to address.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,870
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0964
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 124
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $3,964
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19172190260000
Listed by Century 21 Circle
Sold by Su Familia Real Estate Inc
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Schools
Schools serving 5725 S Monitor Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kinzie Elementary School 5625 South Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.6 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 5725 S Monitor Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2025
Sold
$320,000
-2.88%
MLS
8/28/2025
Listed
$329,500
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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.
5725 S Monitor Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12456308) is a Single Family property that was sold at $320,000 on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 5725 S Monitor 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.

