Welcome to this beautifully updated, two-story residence in the sought-after Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Sitting blocks away from local parks, shopping centers, and quick access to the I-55 Stevenson Expressway. This unique property features a flexible layout that functions perfectly as a single-family residence while providing excellent rental income opportunities. Extensive improvements on the major Systems & mechanicals completed within the last two years include: Dual high-efficiency York furnaces and central air systems with separate thermostats, Generac natural gas whole-home generator serving both the residence and heated 2-car garage, new copper plumbing, sump pump, water heater, and upgraded 200-amp electrical service. Exterior Updates include complete tear-off roof with new decking and updated attic ventilation, new siding, climate guard windows and gutters with leaf guards, and enhanced second-floor insulation. Interior Features updates are Luxury vinyl flooring throughout, oak trim, updated lighting, and new electrical outlets/switches. The basement also features a newly finished bedroom with closet. In addition, the home boasts updated appliances, Andersen sliding doors, a freshly painted rear deck, new driveway gates, and a heated two floor/2-car garage with a new Lift Master opener. This move-in-ready home delivers a flexible living arrangement and true peace of mind thanks to its high-quality updates. Hurry, this one won't last!
Contingent
$479,999
5100 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
5beds
1,592sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
4,100 Square Feet Lot
$478,100 Zestimate®
$302/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sump pumpGutters with leaf guardsFlexible layoutFreshly painted rear deckBeautifully updated two-story residenceNew driveway gatesOak trim
- 70 days
- 38
- 1
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Villegas 312-576-7585,
Realty of America, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12682158
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room, Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X32
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,592 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,100 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 19074000550000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $302/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,457
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$478,100
$454,000 - $502,000
$3,183/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Contingent | $479,999$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12682158 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,999+25.3%$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12682158 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2024 | Sold | $383,000+1.9%$241/sqft |
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| 4/18/2024 | Pending sale | $375,900$236/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $375,900+46.3%$236/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Sold | $257,000$161/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,458 +18.5% | $32,000 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $5,448 +3% | $28,999 |
| 2022 | $5,291 +2.5% | $28,999 |
| 2021 | $5,162 +0.4% | $28,999 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $5,139 -0.3% | $26,020 -10% |
| 2019 | $5,152 +1.7% | $28,912 |
| 2018 | $5,065 +11.7% | $28,912 +19% |
| 2017 | $4,534 +3.2% | $24,301 |
| 2016 | $4,396 +49.3% | $24,301 +30.8% |
| 2015 | $2,944 +10% | $18,575 +10% |
| 2014 | $2,676 +2.4% | $16,879 |
| 2013 | $2,613 +0.4% | $16,879 |
| 2012 | $2,602 -22% | $16,879 -29.3% |
| 2011 | $3,334 -14.8% | $23,877 |
| 2010 | $3,914 +48.6% | $23,877 |
| 2009 | $2,634 -0.2% | $23,877 -9.3% |
| 2008 | $2,639 +15.6% | $26,319 |
| 2007 | $2,283 +7.3% | $26,319 |
| 2006 | $2,127 -5.1% | $26,319 +44.1% |
| 2005 | $2,240 +1.5% | $18,259 |
| 2004 | $2,207 +3.5% | $18,259 |
| 2003 | $2,133 -4.9% | $18,259 +20.1% |
| 2002 | $2,243 +6.4% | $15,199 |
| 2001 | $2,109 +3% | $15,199 |
| 2000 | $2,047 | $15,199 +11.3% |
| 1999 | $2,047 | $13,654 |
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