Residential > House
Active
06/19/2025
List Price
$400,000$334/ft²
5518 Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,198ft²Living Area
- 4,208ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1954Year Built
- 40DOM
- -Permit
5518 Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,198 ft² house built in 1954 on a 0.097 acre lot. This house is currently on the market for $400,000, and it was last sold in 2017 for $260,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $279,324.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 5518 Melvina Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$279,324
$233/ft²
-$121K below List Price
Updated 5 months ago
5518 Melvina Ave is valued at $279,324 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
MLS Description
The listing agent's description. Original Listing
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!
Listing Agents
The listing agent for 5518 Melvina Ave is Christopher Piercy.
CP
Christopher Piercy
Real People Realty
License: 475199480
Phone: (708) 634-0103
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$3,613.20From latest Total Assessed Value15.71%Total Assessed Value$23,000=Land+
Assessed Value$5,260Additions
Assessed Value$17,740
In 2023, taxes billed for 5518 Melvina Ave were $3,613.2, which is 15.71% from latest Total Assessed Value of $23,000.
Property History
5518 Melvina Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 5518 Melvina Ave
Hazard Risks
Tornado264Hail216Wind199Particulates158Weather137Ozone118Air Pollution116Carb Mono101Nat'l Avg100Lead57Earthquake45Hurricane16
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 5518 Melvina Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
5518 Melvina Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
19°F
High
34°F
Summer
Average
Low
63°F
High
82°F
In the winter at 5518 Melvina Ave, temperatures range from 19.43°F to 34.1°F with an average of 26.77°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 62.62°F to 82.47°F with and average of 72.55°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 5518 Melvina Ave
Public Schools
Kinzie Elementary School
Grades: KG-8
0.18 mi
A
Kennedy High School
Grades: 9-12
0.21 mi
D-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 5518 Melvina Ave have ratings undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL 60638.
Seasonal Housing units 60638
6%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 60638
+18%of people during work hours.
Crime Index for 60638
64
64
The crime index in 60638 is 64, which is 0.6 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 5518 Melvina Ave over selected time period.
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