5443 S Rutherford Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638

$600,000
3
BD
3
Full Baths
1
Half Bath
2,688
SqFt

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Sold Price
$600,000
List Price
$624,900
Closing Date
Aug 28, 2025
MLS#
12403874
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,688
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Neighborhood
Garfield Ridge
Days On Market
37

Property Description

This great 2 story house is the closest alternative to a new construction home but without a "new construction" tax bill! * Main floor and the basement were completely gutted and only masonry walls with foundation and steel beam were left original! * Second floor completely newly constructed with 2x6 exterior walls providing superior insulation! * Modern open floor plan with custom kitchen cabinets built by a local shop, quartz counter tops, high quality appliances! * Also custom built all oak stairs with railings, brand new 2 zone HVAC system, all electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, drywall and trim! * Overall nearly 2700sf of living space including master bedroom suite with huge private bathroom!* All of this in the hearth of Garfield Ridge very close to expressway, public transportation, school, parks, restaurants and stores! All work has been professionally done with all needed permits and passed City inspections! * Basement has been fully finished with a full bath with stand-up shower, additional bedroom, customized bar and even new drain tiles with a sump pump! * Rear entrance connects with a nice size mud room with the same custom cabinetry* Two-car garage door and a pergola on the back yard to fit all your outdoor activities. * All 3 levels are properly insulated to current building codes which will keep your heating and electric bill lower than average! * Great block and one of the safest neighborhoods this great city has to offer!!!

Additional Information

School District
299
Corporate Limits
Chicago
Tax Year
2023
Tax Amount
$4,879
Frequency
Not Applicable
Year Built
1940
Exposure
West
Lot Dimensions
30X125
Lot Size Range
Less Than .25 Acre
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
Parking Details
On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Interior Fireplaces
1
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Basement
Yes

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