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Property Description
Spacious brick raised ranch in Garfield Ridge offering plenty of room for extended living. Owned by the same family for many years, this home has been well maintained and offers solid construction, generous living space, and excellent potential for a buyer looking to add their own personal updates over time. The main level features approximately 1,214 square feet with 3 generously sized bedrooms, a bright living room, kitchen with dinette area, and 11/2 baths. The finished basement offers approximately 1,100 additional square feet of living space with great flexibility including an in-law arrangement with 2 bedrooms, a full bath, living room, second kitchen, and an additional bonus room perfect for additional bedroom, home office, den or extra storage. Ideal for related living or extended family. Major mechanical updates have already been completed including windows (2018), hot water heater (2018), furnace (2019), air conditioner (2023), and roof on the home (2021). Garage roof needs repair/replacement. Property is being sold in as-is condition. Taxes reflect senior exemption of $531.84.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6038 W 55th St
General
- Price: $369,000
- Taxes: $4,453 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12582103
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
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: ARCHER TO AUSTIN SOUTH TO 55TH ST WEST TO PROPERTY
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, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch, Step Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Step Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,214
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1959
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 38 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1959
- Tax Amount: $4,453.8
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19083320360000
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Schools
Schools serving 6038 W 55th St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Twain Elementary School 5134 South Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | PK-8 | 0.9 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 6038 W 55th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,401
—
$28,000
27%
2023
$3,401
4%
$22,000
—
2022
$3,277
6%
$22,000
—
2021
$3,085
-9%
$22,000
3%
2020
$3,379
—
$21,274
-10%
2019
$3,393
-16%
$23,638
—
2018
$4,017
26%
$23,638
30%
2017
$3,196
1%
$18,126
—
2016
$3,151
10%
$18,126
—
2015
$2,861
10%
$18,126
10%
2014
$2,601
2%
$16,478
—
2013
$2,539
—
$16,478
—
2012
$2,530
—
$16,478
—
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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6038 W 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12582103) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 6038 W 55th Street is currently listed for $369,000 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 6038 W 55th Street? 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.

