$525,000
5042 N MELVINA Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60630
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!
Property Details
Price:
$525,000
MLS #:
MRD12752181
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chijeffersonpark
Listed Date:
Sep 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,200
Schools
School District:
299
Elementary School:
Garvy Elementary School
Middle School:
Garvy Elementary School
High School:
Taft High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
1107
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Common Area
Exterior
Architectural Style
English
Community Features
Gated
Construction Materials
Brick
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2.5
Parking Features
Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
25
Parking Total
2.5
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Porch
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$5,734
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Chicago as of Sep 29, 2026
2,698
Single Family Listed
71
Avg DOM
242
Avg $ / SqFt
$554,718
Avg List Price
Community
- Address5042 N MELVINA Avenue Chicago IL
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60630
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Property Summary
- 5042 N MELVINA Avenue Chicago IL is a Single Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60630. It is listed for $525,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 3,200 square feet of living space.The current price per square foot is $164. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Chicago is $242. The average listing price for Single Family in Chicago is $554,718. To schedule a showing of MLS#mrd12752181 at 5042 N MELVINA Avenue in Chicago, IL, contact your Compass | Debra Dobbs | The Dobbs Group agent at 3123074909.

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5042 N MELVINA Avenue
Chicago, IL





