NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6235 S Rutherford Ave Chicago, IL 60638

Clearing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $377,000 - $417,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$377/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 28, 2026

Last sale price $390,000 $375 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,446 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome home! Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the Clearing neighborhood. Featuring about 2000 sq ft of finished living space with pride of ownership throughout. First floor highlights include a large living room, gourmet custom kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, an updated bathroom and open concept living. 3 large bedrooms with loads of natural light and ample storage. Finished lower level featuring family room, bar/entertaining area, laundry, updated bathroom and an additional bedroom. Private fenced in yard, mature landscape, pool and sitting area with a 2 car garage. Major improvements, including a new front and back door (2023), newer windows and landscaping (2012), basement updates (2024), a new ejector pump (2024), HVAC (2015), and roof (2019). Move-in ready with peace of mind for years to come!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Stillwell

john greene, Realtor License #475147609 Listed on: 12/08/2025

john greene, Realtor

Last Buyer's Agent

Diego Diaz

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc. License #475186818

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 3,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125x25x125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool

Schools

  • Blair Early Childhood Center Elementary School
  • Dore Elementary Middle School
  • Kennedy High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,986

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

3,136 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 1040
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blair Early Childhood Center
  • High School: Kennedy High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Dore Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.072
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125X25X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4985.68
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2025
Closed on
Jan 26, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nathan Stillwell
john greene, Realtor
Buyer's Agent
Diego Diaz
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.26%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$392,558

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,558
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.69%
Original Mortgage
$398,385
Outstanding Balance
$398,007
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$5,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,172
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$390,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$147,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $398,385
Previous Owner $144,172
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Sold $390,000 +0.3% $375 / Sq Ft
12/17/2025 12/17/25 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2025 12/08/25 For Sale $389,000 -- $374 / 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 $28,000 $4,375 $23,625
2024 $3,964 $28,000 $4,375 $23,625
2023 $3,843 $22,000 $3,906 $18,094
2022 $3,843 $22,000 $3,906 $18,094
2021 $3,754 $21,999 $3,906 $18,093
2020 $3,775 $19,938 $3,125 $16,813
2019 $3,786 $22,154 $3,125 $19,029
2018 $3,722 $22,154 $3,125 $19,029
2017 $3,201 $18,149 $2,812 $15,337
2016 $3,155 $18,149 $2,812 $15,337
2015 $2,866 $18,149 $2,812 $15,337
2014 $2,557 $16,241 $2,656 $13,585
2013 $2,496 $16,241 $2,656 $13,585
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12529607

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-18-423-014-0000

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