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Property Description
Welcome to this classic 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offering a comfortable layout, additional space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own! The main level features an inviting living room, two bedrooms and a separate formal dining room ready for everyday meals, special occasions or that dining table you have been waiting to show off. The basement provides valuable additional space and is ready to be reimagined as a family room, recreation area, home office, hobby space or storage-bring your plans and let the possibilities begin. Outside, the rear concrete patio offers a convenient setting for outdoor seating, grilling or container gardening. A detached 2-car garage adds off-street parking and extra storage. Located in Chicago's Clearing community, the property is near Hale Park, featuring a field house, outdoor pool, playground, gymnasium, tennis courts and athletic fields. Shopping, dining and everyday services are available along the nearby 63rd Street, Harlem Avenue and Cicero Avenue corridors. Commuting and travel options include the CTA 63W bus, access to the Midway Orange Line station and nearby Chicago Midway International Airport. A solid ranch, useful basement space, a patio and a 2-car garage-this one checks plenty of boxes without needing a treasure map to find the potential!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6153 S Melvina Ave
General
- Price: $235,000
- Taxes: $306 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12684732
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Clearing
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Narragansett N/S to 61st St East to Melvina South to 6153.
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: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 892
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $306.59
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19173210180000
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Schools
Schools serving 6153 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 | 0.1 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 6153 S Melvina Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$324
—
$24,000
14%
2023
$324
-89%
$21,000
—
2022
$3,070
894%
$21,000
—
2021
$309
-4%
$21,000
25%
2020
$321
—
$16,747
-10%
2019
$320
2%
$18,608
—
2018
$315
-25%
$18,608
48%
2017
$420
-45%
$12,545
—
2016
$763
-54%
$12,545
-7%
2015
$1,651
127%
$13,439
—
2014
$728
—
$13,430
—
2013
$731
7%
$13,430
—
2012
$684
—
$13,430
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 6153 S Melvina Ave
6153 S Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12684732) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 6153 S Melvina Avenue is currently listed for $235,000 and was received on June 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 6153 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.

