NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5535 S Melvina Ave Chicago, IL 60638

Garfield Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $323,000 - $381,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2014

Last sale price $155,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 127% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,228/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Detached Garage
  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Kinzie Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Central Air
  • 4-minute walk to Wentworth (John) Park

About This Home

As of March 2014

Prime GR location. Brick 2 bedroom expandable with floored attic. Gleaming HW bedroom floors. Large kitchen. Full basement ready to finish. Furnace and a/c (2013) Newer 2 car garage. Move in condition. Estate Sale

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Domarsky

Fireside Realty License #475081414 Listed on: 02/10/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Rutkowski

Premier Choice Realty Inc License #471018831

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,600

Year Built

  • 1951

Lot Details

  • 3,485

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Oven or Range
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,600

Year Built

1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1951
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1951

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 4
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 950

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.0861

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 19171040160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1344.67

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2014
Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Fernandez Robert
Bought by
Lepe Jorge L
Seller's Agent
Theresa Domarsky
Fireside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Rutkowski
Premier Choice Realty Inc
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.06%
Current Estimated Value
$352,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$94,555
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$257,942
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
Lepe Jorge L $155,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lepe Jorge L $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2014 03/19/14 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $163 / Sq Ft
02/17/2014 02/17/14 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2014 02/10/14 For Sale $159,900 -- $168 / 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 $4,600 $27,000 $5,250 $21,750
2023 $4,464 $25,001 $4,688 $20,313
2022 $4,464 $25,001 $4,688 $20,313
2021 $4,357 $24,999 $4,687 $20,312
2020 $3,460 $18,534 $3,750 $14,784
2019 $3,471 $20,594 $3,750 $16,844
2018 $3,411 $20,594 $3,750 $16,844
2017 $2,627 $15,499 $3,375 $12,124
2016 $2,621 $15,499 $3,375 $12,124
2015 $2,861 $15,499 $3,375 $12,124
2014 $2,320 $14,977 $3,187 $11,790
2013 $2,746 $14,977 $3,187 $11,790
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Theresa Domarsky

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Theresa Domarsky

    Fireside Realty

    (773) 590-6759

    3 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Theresa Domarsky
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  • Kelly Rutkowski

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Kelly Rutkowski

    Premier Choice Realty Inc

    (708) 822-9415

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Kelly Rutkowski
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08534020

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-17-104-016-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60638 Garfield Ridge

5535 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL

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