5405 North Melvina, Chicago IL 60630
- Beds 3
- Baths 2
- Taxes $6,646.57
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Property Description
Charming brick bungalow in the heart of Jefferson Park - 5405 N Melvina Avenue offers 3 bedrooms across two finished levels, a four-season sunroom, and a one-and-a-half-car garage. A welcoming foyer with coat closet opens to a light-filled living and dining room combination, anchored by hardwood floors and classic arched doorways. The main level includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom with original tile tub surround, and a versatile den-style sunroom overlooking the backyard - ideal as a home office, playroom, or year-round retreat. The kitchen features solid oak cabinetry, laminate countertops, a dishwasher, refrigerator, and range. Upstairs, a fully finished attic level adds a third bedroom plus a flexible recreation room, with generous eave storage tucked throughout. The full, unfinished basement offers a second full bathroom, a dedicated utility and workroom area, and professionally remediated basement flooring - plus plenty of room to expand or customize. Recent mechanical updates include a new furnace and AC condenser (2023) and the roof was replaced in 2012. Set on a classic Jefferson Park block with a nicely sized backyard, this brick bungalow blends timeless architecture with real living space and storage. Being sold as-is as part of an estate sale, it's a rare opportunity to bring your vision to a well-loved Jefferson Park home.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $399,000
- Property Taxes $6,646.57
- Square Feet 1433
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $278.44
- Year Built 1948
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 7
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath N
- Room Size 14X10
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 12X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 17X15
- Floor Level Attic
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 25X16
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 11X9
- Kitchen Type Galley
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Recreation Rm
- Additional Room Size 22X13
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Work Rm
- Additional Room Size 13X11
- Additional Room Level Basement
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 71-80 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 1.5
Location
- County Cook
- Township Jefferson
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property North On Nagle, East On Balmoral, North On Melvina To Property
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- School Name Hitch Elementary School
- Junior High District 299
- School Name Hitch Elementary School
- High School District: 299
- School Name William Howard Taft High
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Property Taxes
- Tax 6646.57
- Tax Year 2024
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior
- Parcel Identification Number 13081120310000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 30x124x30x124
- Acreage 0.085
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty | Phone: 847.869.7300
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 7/29/2026 5:02 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 Jefferson Park
Often called the "Gateway to Chicago" because of its historical importance to travelers and immigrant passage to the U.S., or a city within a city because of its self-sufficient, small-town environment, Jefferson Park is a neighborhood with rich cultural history and attractive residential property. Homebuyers will find a good assortment of real estate in Jefferson Park that covers every style of living, from contemporary condominiums to early Victorian houses. The area is surrounded by suburban, country club golf courses and thick forest preserves, so Jefferson Park residents are not for want of open space and lush greenery. Many of the homes in this neck of the woods have private yards and the small neighborhood parks provide even more room to stretch the legs and get a breath of fresh air. Entertainment in Jefferson Park comes in the form of community festivals, local theater, and knocking the pins down at the bowling alley. After working up an appetite, set out for any one of Jefferson Park's dozens of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, delis, pizzerias and takeouts.
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