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Property Description
Come take a look at this move-in ready beauty in the highly desirable Clearing/Garfield Ridge neighborhood! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers plenty of room for comfortable living and entertaining. The main level features two generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, inviting living room and beautiful kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances and pantry. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. The finished basement is perfect for entertaining, featuring a kitchen area with refrigerator, microwave and sink, a cozy gas fireplace, versatile bonus room, and full bathroom with shower. Use the bonus room as an office, playroom, gym or whatever fits your needs! Outside, enjoy your private backyard oasis with a 6-foot cedar privacy fence, 18-foot pool with newer liner and deck, and patio perfect for gatherings. The attached garage features a convenient party door leading to the patio, plus an attached gas grill ready to go! Just steps from shopping, restaurants and public transportation, with easy access to Midway Airport and I-55. Come see all this home has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6012 S Melvina Ave
General
- Price: $384,900
- Taxes: $4,476 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12731229
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, R
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Clearing
- County: Cook
- Township: Stickney
- Driving Directions: Austin Ave to 60th St - West to Melvina - South to your new 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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Square Feet: 1,357
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4250
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $4,476
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19173120350000
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Schools
Schools serving 6012 S Melvina Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hale Elementary School 6140 South Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 6012 S Melvina Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,964
—
$25,477
16%
2023
$3,964
3%
$21,999
—
2022
$3,843
2%
$21,999
—
2021
$3,754
11%
$21,999
21%
2020
$3,397
-12%
$18,254
-19%
2019
$3,848
2%
$22,459
—
2018
$3,782
5%
$22,459
12%
2017
$3,613
2%
$20,048
—
2016
$3,538
10%
$20,048
—
2015
$3,216
8%
$20,048
8%
2014
$2,985
2%
$18,532
—
2013
$2,916
1%
$18,532
—
2012
$2,901
—
$18,532
—
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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6012 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12731229) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 6012 S Melvina Avenue is currently listed for $384,900 and was received on August 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 6012 S Melvina Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Clearing? You can browse all Clearing real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

