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!
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$400,000
5518 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
5beds
1,198sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
4,207.9 Square Feet Lot
$400,100 Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$2,068 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 11:12am
Listing courtesy of:
Christopher Piercy 815-351-4300,
Real People Realty
Bought with:
Claudia Hernandez
RE/MAX MI CASA
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12397082

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,396
- Total interior livable area: 1,198 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 950
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,207 sqft
- Dimensions: 30X140
Details
- Parcel number: 19171030490000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Details
- Builder model: RAISED RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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