5042 N MELVINA Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 3,200 sqft

Property Description

Beautiful Jefferson Park home offering vintage character, thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and incredible storage! Situated on a quiet residential street near shopping, restaurants, and Austin Foster Park. This large brick home welcomes you with a landscaped front yard and charming porch. Inside, hardwood floors and oversized wood crown molding add classic character. (The living rooms and dining rooms were opened in 2017, creating an inviting flow with plenty of space for entertaining and a large dining table!) The eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, including a large-capacity refrigerator and convection oven/range. The main level also offers 2 generously sized bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, plus a rear sunroom ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. The finished basement provides even more room with a large family/rec room, bedroom #3, full bath with oversized shower, spacious laundry room with utility sink, and abundant storage! A STANDOUT FEATURE is the huge 38' x 22' walk-up attic, offering exceptional potential for 2 additional bedrooms + 1 bath to become a 5 bedroom and 3 bath home! Additional highlights include a whole-house audio system with independent room controls, newer central air, oversized gutters, a 2.5 car garage with excellent storage, and a brick paver patio for outdoor entertaining. Original hardwood flooring remains beneath portions of the existing flooring, offering additional restoration potential. With generous room sizes, extensive storage, flexible living areas, a finished basement, and tremendous attic potential, 5042 N. Melvina offers a unique opportunity in Jefferson Park!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

September 21, 2026 at 1:19AM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 312-961-9811

Listing Agent:

Jennifer Long : 312-961-9811

MLS ID:

12752181

Interior

• General: Vaulted Ceiling(s)1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)
• Rooms: Sun RoomAtticStorage
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
• Dining: Combined w/ LivRm
• Laundry: Common Area
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasElectricForced AirBaseboard
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: English
• Parking: YesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Windows: Screens
• General: 1.5 StoryConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: Gated0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 13083090160000
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple