5137 S Rutherford Ave

Chicago, IL 60638

$350,000
Price
3
Beds
1,022 Sq. Ft.
$342 / Sq. Ft.
1,022
Sq. Ft.
$342
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a backyard of a house with table and chairs
a front view of a building with a yard
a view of green field with house in the background
a view of a bathroom from a door
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a couch
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator sink and cabinets
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a room with furniture and a ceiling fan
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window
a view of an empty room with window and wooden floor
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a room with a bed and cabinets
a living room with furniture and a lamp
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of brick wall
a view of a back yard of the house
a front view of a house
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of storage
a close view of water heater room

Description

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....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.
  1. Listed by Teresa Distasio • Fireside Realty
    P: (773)-585-2064 C: (773)-908-2237 t.distasio919@gmail.com

Property Details for 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

Area
CHI - Garfield Ridge
Township
Lake
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2025 12:28 PM

Property Details for 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12495378
Days on Market122
Taxes$4,879 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fireside Realty
Add your commute

Building Information for 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,136 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,729

Property Taxes

$407

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Exercise Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 2044
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2044
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2044
  • Lower Sq Ft: 1022
  • Main Sq Ft: 1022
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5137
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 6200
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1022
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X12
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 5X8
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 10X12
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 10X15

Property History for 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12495378

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12495378

$350,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,687Additions$18,312Total$22,999
Tax Record2023$4,879 ($407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,022 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,022 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyCOOKAPN19-07-401-051

Schools near 5137 South Rutherford Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Byrne Elementary School
Public - K to 8
Kennedy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Blair Early Childhood Center
Public - PK to 2
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Byrne Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Kennedy High School
Public9 to 12

Blair Early Childhood Center
PublicPK to 2

Hancock College Preparatory High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 5137 South Rutherford Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

5137 South Rutherford Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60638. This property was listed for sale on October 15, 2025 by Fireside Realty, it's currently listed at $350,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Byrne Elementary School, Kennedy High School and Blair Early Childhood Center. 5137 South Rutherford Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,022 sqft single family home built in 1956.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Fireside Realty

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 11/01/2025 12:28 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.