NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5227 S Newcastle Ave Chicago, IL 60638

Garfield Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $483,000 - $592,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,193 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2014

Last sale price $356,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,337/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Normandy Park

About This Home

As of April 2014

BEAUTIFUL - REMODELED "CRAFTSMAN" STYLE 2 STORY. HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT - OPEN FLOOR PLAN HICKORY KITCHEN CABINETS W/GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, BUILT IN APPL ISLAND. MAIN LEVEL OFFICE COULD BE 4TH BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS. STEAM SHOWER, HUGE MSTR BDRM W/2 CLOSETS. FAMILY ROOMS OPENS TO - LARGE DECK. SIDE DRIVE - 2-1/2 CAR GAR, CENTRAL VAC -

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Anderson

RE/MAX 10 Listed on: 03/30/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalie Jonas

First Rate Realty, Inc. License #471011579

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,509

Year Built

  • 1956

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,509

Year Built

1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1956
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 25X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2193
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.1148

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete, Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40X125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 19073140280000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4002.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2025
Sold by
Gricus John E and Gricus Natalie J
Bought by
John E Gricus And Natalie J Gricus Revocable and Gricus
Current Estimated Value
$534,034

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Gricus Natalie J and Gricus John E
Bought by
Gricus John E and Gricus Natalie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2014
Closed on
Apr 18, 2014
Sold by
Urbikas Eldon E and Urbikas Virginia
Bought by
Gricus Natalie J and Gricus John E
Seller's Agent
Julie Anderson
RE/MAX 10
Buyer's Agent
Natalie Jonas
First Rate Realty, Inc.
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$356,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-3.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2008
Sold by
Urbikas Eldon E
Bought by
Urbikas Eldon E and Urbikas Virginia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2002
Sold by
Urbikas Eldon E
Bought by
Urbikas Eldon E and Swanson Urbikas Virginia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1993
Sold by
Biernacki Edward R and Biernacki Adeline A
Bought by
Urbikas Eldon E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
John E Gricus And Natalie J Gricus Revocable -- None Listed On Document
Gricus John E -- None Available
Gricus Natalie J $356,000 First American Title
Urbikas Eldon E -- None Available
Urbikas Eldon E -- --
Urbikas Eldon E $93,333 Intercounty Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gricus John E $200,000
Previous Owner Gricus Natalie J $156,000
Previous Owner Urbikas Eldon E $225,000
Previous Owner Urbikas Eldon E $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2014 04/23/14 Sold $356,000 -3.8% $162 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2014 03/30/14 For Sale $369,900 -- $169 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,509 $39,000 $7,000 $32,000
2023 $6,325 $34,000 $6,250 $27,750
2022 $6,325 $34,000 $6,250 $27,750
2021 $6,167 $34,000 $6,250 $27,750
2020 $5,220 $26,382 $5,000 $21,382
2019 $5,462 $30,443 $5,000 $25,443
2018 $5,370 $30,443 $5,000 $25,443
2017 $5,233 $27,527 $4,500 $23,027
2016 $5,046 $27,527 $4,500 $23,027
2015 $4,597 $27,527 $4,500 $23,027
2014 $4,123 $24,618 $4,250 $20,368
2013 $4,031 $24,618 $4,250 $20,368
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Julie Anderson

    RE/MAX 10

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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Natalie Jonas

    First Rate Realty, Inc.

    (708) 751-0299

    36 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Natalie Jonas
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08571743

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-07-314-028-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60638 Garfield Ridge

5227 S Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL

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