6005 S Menard Ave

$365,000
Price
3
Beds
1,024 Sq. Ft.
$356 / Sq. Ft.
1,024
Sq. Ft.
$356
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set in the heart of Clearing, this brick ranch blends classic layout with smart updates and flexible living spaces. Walk in and you'll immediately notice the skylights in both the living room and kitchen brighten the hardwood floored main level. The open kitchen features stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and easy flow to the living area; ideal for everyday living. The downstairs is sure to impress: you get a full finished basement with 950 additional square feet. A vast rec room (1438) offers...Set in the heart of Clearing, this brick ranch blends classic layout with smart updates and flexible living spaces. Walk in and you'll immediately notice the skylights in both the living room and kitchen brighten the hardwood floored main level. The open kitchen features stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and easy flow to the living area; ideal for everyday living. The downstairs is sure to impress: you get a full finished basement with 950 additional square feet. A vast rec room (1438) offers space for media, play, or a home gym, alongside a remodeled full bath and a dedicated laundry room with a sink. Heading outside, you'll enjoy two patios (one adjacent to the house + one covered off the garage) and a two-car detached garage. The lot offers a manageable yard for easy upkeep. The property sits on S Menard, adding a slight buffer from through traffic. Location is key here! Just minutes to Midway Airport and the CTA Orange Line, plus easy access to I55 / I294 corridors. Hale Park is within reach. Nearby retail and grocery (such as Walmart Supercenter) help make daily errands easy. Don't miss the chance to make this well designed home yours today!

Property Details for 6005 South Menard Avenue

Area
CHI - Clearing
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, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 6005 South Menard Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12486258
Days on Market60
Taxes$4,667 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 6005 South Menard Avenue

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,193 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,804

Property Taxes

$389

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6005 South Menard Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: 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: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Sq Ft: 950
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • 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: 1024
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1974
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1974
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1024
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 30X128
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 6005
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5800
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 950.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1024
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2025-10-25T01:00:20
  • Photos Count: 14
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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: 10X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X12
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: 12X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X19

Property History for 6005 South Menard Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12486258

$365,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12486258

$370,000
Apr 25, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488627092

$330,000
Apr 25, 2022

Sold

MRED #11352451

$329,900
Mar 25, 2022

Pending

MRED #11352451

Mar 24, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11352451

Mar 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11352451

$329,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Price Change

MRED #12486258

$365,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12486258

$370,000
04/25/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488627092

$330,000
04/25/2022

Sold

MRED #11352451

$329,900
03/25/2022

Pending

MRED #11352451

03/24/2022

Contingent

MRED #11352451

03/20/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11352451

$329,900

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

Public Records for 6005 South Menard Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,830Additions$17,170Total$22,000
Tax Record2023$4,667 ($389 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,024 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,024 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,864 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954CountyCOOKAPN19-17-412-041

Schools near 6005 South Menard Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Hale Elementary School
PublicK 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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6005 South Menard Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60638. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $365,000. It has been on the market for a total of 60 days and was last sold on April 25, 2022. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Hale Elementary School, Kennedy High School and Hancock College Preparatory High School. 6005 South Menard Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,024 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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