
5437 S Lotus Ave Chicago, IL 60638
Garfield Ridge NeighborhoodHighlights
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of November 2024Welcome to this charming 4 bed and 2 bath home in the highly desirable Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Offering a spacious layout, the main level features laminate flooring throughout, a cozy living room, and a dining room (formerly a bedroom), a kitchen, a full bath and 2 bedrooms. The finished basement offers additional living space, including two more bedrooms and a second bathroom in need of a complete remodel but has great potential for customization. The home features some newer windows, and additional highlights include a 12-year-old furnace, a newer washer and dryer, and a 2014 hot water heater. Outside, you'll find a 2.5-car garage for added convenience. All personal property will remain, giving the buyer the opportunity to remove or sell as desired. This home offers the perfect combination of opportunity and location, ready for your personal touch. Property being sold as-is and seller will not be making any repairs or removing any personal property.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Re/Max In The Village License #471020421 Listed on: 09/16/2024

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,752
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,032 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Chicago, IL
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $235,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $140,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $164,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $101,311 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $140,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
Previous Owner | $32,600 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $126,900 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $127,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
11/12/2024 11/12/24 | Sold | $235,000 | -12.9% | $228 / Sq Ft |
09/18/2024 09/18/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
09/13/2024 09/13/24 | For Sale | $269,900 | -- | $262 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,752 | $28,000 | $4,725 | $23,275 |
2023 | $3,636 | $21,000 | $3,780 | $17,220 |
2022 | $3,636 | $21,000 | $3,780 | $17,220 |
2021 | $3,553 | $21,000 | $3,780 | $17,220 |
2020 | $3,044 | $16,680 | $3,780 | $12,900 |
2019 | $3,304 | $19,768 | $3,780 | $15,988 |
2018 | $3,247 | $19,768 | $3,780 | $15,988 |
2017 | $3,164 | $17,977 | $3,402 | $14,575 |
2016 | $3,121 | $17,977 | $3,402 | $14,575 |
2015 | $2,834 | $17,977 | $3,402 | $14,575 |
2014 | $2,462 | $15,734 | $3,213 | $12,521 |
2013 | $2,403 | $15,734 | $3,213 | $12,521 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2024
Erika Villegas
RE/MAX
(630) 844-2100
37 in this area
266 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Claudia Hernandez
RE/MAX
(773) 879-0058
15 in this area
177 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12163421

APN: 19-09-327-073-0000
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