$525,000

Brochure

beds

baths

3,200

square ft

5042 N Melvina Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60630

Contingent / MLS #12752181 / Single Family / Jefferson Park

Listing information updated 9/25/2026 at 7:03am

Beautiful Jefferson Park home offering vintage character, thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and incredible storage! Situated on a quiet residential street near shopping, restaurants, and Austin Foster Park. This large brick home welcomes you with a landscaped front yard and charming porch. Inside, hardwood floors and oversized wood crown molding add classic character. (The living rooms and dining rooms were opened in 2017, creating an inviting flow with plenty of space for entertaining and a large dining table!) The eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, including a large-capacity refrigerator and convection oven/range. The main level also offers 2 generously sized bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, plus a rear sunroom ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. The finished basement provides even more room with a large family/rec room, bedroom #3, full bath with oversized shower, spacious laundry room with utility sink, and abundant storage! A STANDOUT FEATURE is the huge 38' x 22' walk-up attic, offering exceptional potential for 2 additional bedrooms + 1 bath to become a 5 bedroom and 3 bath home! Additional highlights include a whole-house audio system with independent room controls, newer central air, oversized gutters, a 2.5 car garage with excellent storage, and a brick paver patio for outdoor entertaining. Original hardwood flooring remains beneath portions of the existing flooring, offering additional restoration potential. With generous room sizes, extensive storage, flexible living areas, a finished basement, and tremendous attic potential, 5042 N. Melvina offers a unique opportunity in Jefferson Park!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,200

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

26x12 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

11x9 - Main

Family Room:

22x15 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x9 - Lower

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Sun Room:

14x9 - Main Level

Attic:

38x22 - Second Level

Storage:

15x3 - Basement Level

Laundry:

11x8 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,734

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Garvy Elementary School

Middle School:

Garvy Elementary School

High School:

Taft High School

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,200

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

26x12 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

11x9 - Main

Family Room:

22x15 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x9 - Lower

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Sun Room:

14x9 - Main Level

Attic:

38x22 - Second Level

Storage:

15x3 - Basement Level

Laundry:

11x8 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,734

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Garvy Elementary School

Middle School:

Garvy Elementary School

High School:

Taft High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 773.472.0200

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