$320,000

beds

bath

1,870

square ft

5725 S Monitor Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60638

Closed / MLS #12456308 / Single Family / Garfield Ridge

Listing information updated 9/30/2025 at 11:43am

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom raised ranch, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy city living with comfort and style. This solid brick home has been thoughtfully modified to create an open-concept floor plan, blending modern updates with timeless character. Step inside and you'll find a bright, airy living space that flows effortlessly into the dining / kitchen areas - with recessed lighting (2023) that dims to set the perfect ambiance. The stunning kitchen remodel (2018) features quartz countertops, beautiful tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, updated flooring and a breakfast bar for extra seating. You'll find gorgeous refinished hardwood floors (2018) throughout the rest of main level. The new AC (2022), updated electrical panel (2022), newer windows, and updated exterior doors all offer peace of mind. The finished basement adds incredible versatility with a bar area and extra bump-out - ideal for a future 3rd bedroom, office, gym, or flex space to fit your lifestyle. Practical updates include a flood control system (2019), ensuring the home stays storm-safe. Enjoy the best of both worlds with clean, efficient boiler heat in the winter and central air in the summer. The roof was replaced in 2010. Outdoors, enjoy a large fenced backyard, perfect for all your gatherings. Parking is a breeze with a detached 2-car garage plus an attached covered concrete carport - which also doubles as a great entertaining space for family and friends. Enjoy this PRIME Chicago location - perfectly situated near shopping, dining, schools, transportation, and expressways - this home offers everything you need for convenient city living! Selling AS-IS as there's nothing left to do here!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Carport,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,870

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.0964

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

11x14 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

10x13 - Main

Family Room:

16x34 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

11x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x7 - Basement Level

Foyer:

3x5 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x24 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,964

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60638

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Carport,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,870

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.0964

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

11x14 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

10x13 - Main

Family Room:

16x34 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

11x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x7 - Basement Level

Foyer:

3x5 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x24 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$3,964

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60638

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Century 21 Circle

Listing Office Phone: 708.424.1199

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