$400,000

beds

baths

1,198

square ft

5518 S Melvina Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60638

Closed / MLS #12397082 / Single Family / Garfield Ridge

Listing information updated 8/1/2025 at 1:23pm

Where Beauty Meets Convenience-Just 5 Minutes from Midway in Garfield Ridge! This 5 bed, 2 bath all-brick home blends timeless character with modern upgrades-gorgeous landscaping, a 2-car garage with alley access, and a brick-paved patio with a fenced yard that makes every outdoor moment feel like a retreat. From the moment you step inside, you'll find yourself saying "Whoa." Bright hardwood floors shine under natural light pouring through oversized windows. Every detail inside is dialed in: custom tilework, quartz countertops, fresh paint, and spacious rooms that feel open and inviting. The updated bathroom features a stylish tile shower, and the kitchen brings form and function together beautifully-perfect for everyday living and hosting with ease. But it doesn't stop there. The fully finished basement offers a true second living area, complete with its own kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and large gathering space. There's even a lower-level foyer at the bottom of the stairs that creates a seamless and polished entry into the space-ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or just room to spread out. Bathrooms (Updated 2018), Kitchen Remodel (2018), Furnace and AC (2018), Roof, Gutters, Awnings (2019), Basement Bedroom Flooring (2021), Garage Floor (2021), Storm Door (2020) All upkept. All updated. This home delivers beauty, convenience, and space inside and out. Schedule your private showing today!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,198

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.0966

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x12 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

17x13 - Main

Family Room:

20x11 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Basement

Bedroom 5:

12x15 - Basement Level

Kitchen- 2nd:

13x13 - Basement Level

Foyer:

8x6 - Basement Level

Laundry:

11x11 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,613

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:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,198

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.0966

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x12 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

17x13 - Main

Family Room:

20x11 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Basement

Bedroom 5:

12x15 - Basement Level

Kitchen- 2nd:

13x13 - Basement Level

Foyer:

8x6 - Basement Level

Laundry:

11x11 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$3,613

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: Real People Realty

Listing Office Phone: 815.469.7449

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