5518 South Melvina, Chicago IL 60638
Property Description
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!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $400,000
- Property Taxes $3,613.20
- Square Feet 1198
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $333.89
- Year Built 1954
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 10
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath N
- Room Size 14X10
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 13X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 11X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 12X13
- Floor Level Basement
- Flooring Vinyl
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Living Room
- Room Size 17X12
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 20X11
- Floor Level Basement
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Dining Room
- Room Size COMBO
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 17X13
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,SolidSurfaceCounter,Updated Kitchen
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Ceramic Tile
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Basement
- Basement Description Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 12X15
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Vinyl
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name 2nd Kitchen
- Additional Room Size 13X13
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Ceramic Tile
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 71-80 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
- Foundation Concrete
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township Lake
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property W 55th Right To S Moody Right To W 56th Right To S Melvina. Second To Last House On Left.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
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Property Taxes
- Tax 3613.20
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior
- Parcel Identification Number 19171030490000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 30X140
- Acreage 0.0966
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Christopher Piercy for Real People Realty | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 6/29/2025 9:02 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Explore Garfield Ridge
The southwest Chicago neighborhood of Garfield Ridge manages to retain its original rural charm while seamlessly melding urban culture and suburban design. This odd hodgepodge results in an idyllic spot for families, people transitioning to the Chicago area, and anyone who enjoys having a house and yard, but likes to jet into the city at the drop of a hat. With Midway Airport next door, you could jet to any city at the drop of a hat really – but most Garfield Ridge residents prefer to stick to their own neighborhood, which is big on traditional comfort food and friendly pubs. Mom-and-pop bakeries and family-run diners are all the rage in Garfield Ridge, but it's still easy to get a good slice of pizza or slab of ribs whenever the mood strikes.
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