5740 S Monitor Ave

$360,000
Price
1,404 Sq. Ft.
$256 / Sq. Ft.
1,404
Sq. Ft.
$256
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Garfield Ridge featuring an unfinished basement and plenty of potential. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and all bedrooms. A cozy fireplace in the family room adds warmth and charm, with direct access leading out to the deck-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Landry room features double sinks The home includes a detached 2-car garage, A/C, Water Tank and Furnace installed January 2024, and windows replaced...Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Garfield Ridge featuring an unfinished basement and plenty of potential. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and all bedrooms. A cozy fireplace in the family room adds warmth and charm, with direct access leading out to the deck-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Landry room features double sinks The home includes a detached 2-car garage, A/C, Water Tank and Furnace installed January 2024, and windows replaced approximately 4-5 years ago. Roof age is unknown. Refrigerator in the basement not included in the sale. Attic access in the middle bedroom in closet. Panel location in the laundry room. Room sizes are estimate. Home is being sold As Is.
  1. Listed by Jacqueline Guzman • Century 21 Circle
    P: (224)-305-4730 C: (224)-305-4730 jackieguzmanrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 5740 South Monitor Avenue

Area
CHI - Garfield Ridge
Township
Lake
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Georgian
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 08:03 AM

Property Details for 5740 South Monitor Avenue

StatusPrice Change
MLS #12522803
Days on Market45
Taxes$2,019 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1958
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,150 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5740 South Monitor Avenue

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,150 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,923 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,755

Property Taxes

$168

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5740 South Monitor Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Blair Early Childhood Center
  • Jr High Middle School: Kinzie Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 3150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 5700
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5850
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1404
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-12-02T02:11:22
  • Photos Count: 25
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X9
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X7
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 15X17
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X10

Property History for 5740 South Monitor Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12522803

$360,000
Dec 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522803

$365,000
Dec 11, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12522803

$365,000
Nov 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522803

$365,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2026

Price Change

MRED #12522803

$360,000
12/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522803

$365,000
12/11/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12522803

$365,000
11/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522803

$365,000

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

Public Records for 5740 South Monitor Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,937Additions$19,062Total$22,999
Tax Record2023$2,136 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,404 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,404 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958CountyCOOKAPN19-17-218-025

Schools near 5740 South Monitor Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Kinzie Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Kennedy High School
Public9 to 12

Hancock College Preparatory High School
Public9 to 12

Blair Early Childhood Center
PublicPK to 2

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.

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5740 South Monitor Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60638. This property was listed for sale on November 23, 2025 by Century 21 Circle, it's currently listed at $360,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Kinzie Elementary School, Kennedy High School and Hancock College Preparatory High School. 5740 South Monitor Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,404 sqft single family home built in 1958.

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