$600,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,688

square ft

5443 S Rutherford Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60638

Closed / MLS #12403874 / Single Family / Garfield Ridge

Listing information updated 8/28/2025 at 8:43pm

This great 2 story house is the closest alternative to a new construction home but without a "new construction" tax bill! * Main floor and the basement were completely gutted and only masonry walls with foundation and steel beam were left original! * Second floor completely newly constructed with 2x6 exterior walls providing superior insulation! * Modern open floor plan with custom kitchen cabinets built by a local shop, quartz counter tops, high quality appliances! * Also custom built all oak stairs with railings, brand new 2 zone HVAC system, all electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, drywall and trim! * Overall nearly 2700sf of living space including master bedroom suite with huge private bathroom!* All of this in the hearth of Garfield Ridge very close to expressway, public transportation, school, parks, restaurants and stores! All work has been professionally done with all needed permits and passed City inspections! * Basement has been fully finished with a full bath with stand-up shower, additional bedroom, customized bar and even new drain tiles with a sump pump! * Rear entrance connects with a nice size mud room with the same custom cabinetry* Two-car garage door and a pergola on the back yard to fit all your outdoor activities. * All 3 levels are properly insulated to current building codes which will keep your heating and electric bill lower than average! * Great block and one of the safest neighborhoods this great city has to offer!!!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick,Synthetic Stucco,Clad Trim

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,688

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

12x24 - Main

Dining Room:

12x13 - Main

Kitchen:

12x13 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x13 - Basement

Recreation Room:

14x22 - Basement Level

Laundry:

5x6 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,879

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

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick,Synthetic Stucco,Clad Trim

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,688

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

12x24 - Main

Dining Room:

12x13 - Main

Kitchen:

12x13 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x13 - Basement

Recreation Room:

14x22 - Basement Level

Laundry:

5x6 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$4,879

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: RE/MAX 10

Listing Office Phone: 773.904.9777

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