NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5606 S Melvina Ave Chicago, IL 60638

Garfield Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $396,271

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$299/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 30, 2025

Last sale price $385,000 $296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,467 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Wentworth (John) Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Well-Maintained Cape Cod style home in GARFIELD RIDGE! First floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spacious kitchen & dining area. The second floor has 2 bedrooms with another full bathroom. The full basement, which has its own rear entrance/exit, is not finished so it can be utilized as storage, or can be finished for additional living space. The Furnace was replaced in 2016, water heater replaced in 2017, roof was done in 2017, and front concrete stairs redone in 2019. Schedule your showing today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Stafiera

iDream Realty Inc License #475194623 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Linton

Baird & Warner License #475173359

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,964

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30x125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,964

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 30X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3964
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Adam Stafiera
iDream Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Sara Linton
Baird & Warner
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$389,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.96%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
0.0663%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$385,000 Chicago Title
$224,500 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $308,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $385,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $385,000 -- $296 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,964 $25,000 $5,250 $19,750
2024 $3,964 $25,000 $5,250 $19,750
2023 $3,843 $22,001 $4,688 $17,313
2022 $3,843 $22,001 $4,688 $17,313
2021 $3,754 $21,999 $4,687 $17,312
2020 $3,340 $18,000 $3,750 $14,250
2019 $3,351 $20,000 $3,750 $16,250
2018 $3,293 $20,000 $3,750 $16,250
2017 $2,273 $13,866 $3,375 $10,491
2016 $2,292 $13,866 $3,375 $10,491
2015 $2,075 $13,866 $3,375 $10,491
2014 $2,103 $13,817 $3,187 $10,630
2013 $2,051 $13,817 $3,187 $10,630
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Adam Stafiera

    iDream Realty Inc

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  • Sara Linton

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sara Linton

    Baird Warner

    (803) 414-5235

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Sara Linton
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12344805

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-17-111-021-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60638 Garfield Ridge

5606 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL

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