5518 S Melvina Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60638
$400,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,198 SqFt
0.1 Acres
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5518 S Melvina Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60638
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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!

Property Details

Price:
$400,000
MLS #:
MRD12397082
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
5518 S Melvina Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
CHI – Garfield Ridge
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Jun 19, 2025
State:
IL
Finished Sq Ft:
1,198
ZIP:
60638
Year Built:
1954

Schools

School District:
299

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Roof
Asphalt

Financial

HOA Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$3,613
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