Featuring a one time owner home of 69 years! This 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 4th bedroom in the basement is sure to make looking for a home a breeze. The home has newer windows on the sides allowing all the natural light to shine in. A full size kitchen with plenty of space for gathering and eating around a table. Lots of cabinet space and a large side by side stainless refrigerator. Welcome downstairs to a full finished basement with plenty of storage and large area for your entertaining needs. Your laundry needs are taken care of with an extra deep basin sink. You can wash clothes or the kids in this handy sink or even a pet. Washer and dryer are included. A huge yard awaits for all your summer needs. There's also a big shed with plenty of room for gardening tools and lawn mower equipment which will free up space in your garage and making easier to park your car. This home is located on a dead end street which is much quieter and with very little car traffic. This location is very desirable with easy access to the highway, stores, shopping and highly rated schools both private and public.
Contingent
$350,000
5137 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,022sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$344,500 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full finished basementExtra deep basin sinkFull size kitchenNatural lightNewer windowsPlenty of storageHuge yard
- 158 days |
- 1,130 |
- 22 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 16 hours ago
Listing courtesy of:
Teresa Distasio 773-908-2237,
Fireside Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12495378
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Sustainable)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Walk in closet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X8
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Windows: Low Emissivity Windows, Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 19074010510000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $342/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,990
- Annual tax amount: $4,879
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$344,500
$327,000 - $362,000
$2,426/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $350,000$342/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495378 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000$342/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495378 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,879 +1565.3% | $22,999 |
| 2022 | $293 +5.6% | $22,999 |
| 2021 | $277 -3.7% | $22,999 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $288 +0.3% | $20,970 -10% |
| 2019 | $287 +1.5% | $23,300 |
| 2018 | $283 -6.6% | $23,300 +53.7% |
| 2017 | $303 -58.5% | $15,155 |
| 2016 | $729 +4% | $15,155 |
| 2015 | $701 +0.8% | $15,155 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $696 -0.4% | $14,274 |
| 2013 | $698 +6.8% | $14,274 |
| 2012 | $654 -1.9% | $14,274 -35.2% |
| 2011 | $667 +10.6% | $22,039 |
| 2010 | $603 +6.5% | $22,039 |
| 2009 | $566 -7.7% | $22,039 -7.8% |
| 2008 | $613 -10.7% | $23,899 |
| 2007 | $687 -5.8% | $23,899 |
| 2006 | $729 -13.8% | $23,899 +42.5% |
| 2005 | $846 -5.6% | $16,771 |
| 2004 | $896 -8.8% | $16,771 |
| 2003 | $983 -11.6% | $16,771 +24.8% |
| 2002 | $1,113 -6.6% | $13,441 |
| 2001 | $1,192 -8.8% | $13,441 |
| 2000 | $1,306 -3.8% | $13,441 +4.4% |
| 1999 | $1,357 | $12,873 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,335/mo
Principal & interest
$1755
Property taxes
$580
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Byrne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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