Welcome to this beautifully updated, two-story residence in the sought-after Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Sitting blocks away from local parks, shopping centers, and quick access to the I-55 Stevenson Expressway. This unique property features a flexible layout that functions perfectly as a single-family residence while providing excellent rental income opportunities. Extensive improvements on the major Systems & mechanicals completed within the last two years include: Dual high-efficiency York furnaces and central air systems with separate thermostats, Generac natural gas whole-home generator serving both the residence and heated 2-car garage, new copper plumbing, sump pump, water heater, and upgraded 200-amp electrical service. Exterior Updates include complete tear-off roof with new decking and updated attic ventilation, new siding, climate guard windows and gutters with leaf guards, and enhanced second-floor insulation. Interior Features updates are Luxury vinyl flooring throughout, oak trim, updated lighting, and new electrical outlets/switches. The basement also features a newly finished bedroom with closet. In addition, the home boasts updated appliances, Andersen sliding doors, a freshly painted rear deck, new driveway gates, and a heated two floor/2-car garage with a new Lift Master opener. This move-in-ready home delivers a flexible living arrangement and true peace of mind thanks to its high-quality updates. Hurry, this one won't last!
Garfield Ridge, located between Midway International Airport and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, is a residential and industrial Chicago neighborhood with brick bungalow blocks and a runway-edge skyline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Archer Avenue near Central Avenue, where corner taverns, bakeries, and long-running service shops line the wide street. Garfield Ridge leans on pillars like Weber’s Bakery, the Clearing Branch of the Chicago Public Library, and the Garfield Ridge American Legion Post for local tradition. Brick two-flats and tidy yards set a steady streetscape, while freight corridors and airport infrastructure shape the horizon. Wentworth Park and nearby green pockets add breathing room between arterials. CTA Orange Line stations at the edges connect the area to the rest of the city.
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Market insights
5100 S Rutherford Ave · $479,999
DAYS ON MARKET
67 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$479,999
Median sale price in this area is $425,320. (11% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished full basement
Total of 8 rooms
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms with a possible 5th bedroom
One bedroom located in the basement
Master bedroom on the second floor (12 x 13)
Second-floor bedroom (11 x 11)
Main-floor bedrooms (10 x 11 and 10 x 10)
Additional bedroom-sized room in basement (8 x 12)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level (16 x 10)
Laundry & utility
Laundry room in the basement (9 x 32)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Corner lot
Lot smaller than 0.25 acre
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story residence
Property is currently leased
Ownership: Fee simple
Parking
Detached garage (garage owned)
2 garage spaces / 2 total parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Built approximately 71–80 years ago
Property built before 1978
Utilities
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Financial info
Special Service Area: No
Other
Living area source: Assessor
Parcel number available
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to your next home in the most popular Garfield Ridge neighborhood. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-full bath home offers convenience and potential. With 2 sets of mechanicals and a separate style living quarters arrangement on the second floor, flexibility is at your fingertips. Updated electrical panel and a backup generator ensure peace of mind. Enjoy outdoor relaxation in the exterior hot tub whirlpool on your entertainment style yard. Need storage? The massive garage has you covered, with front and back doors for easy access. Enjoy a side drive that allows access all the way to the alley; Plus, the corner lot location provides ample parking for guests. Bring your vision and transform this opportunity into your dream home. This is a great opportunity!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,448 (+3.0%)
$5,676 + $23,323
$28,999
2022
$5,291 (+2.5%)
$5,676 + $23,323
$28,999
2021
$5,162 (+0.4%)
$5,676 + $23,323
$28,999
2020
$5,139 (−0.3%)
$4,541 + $21,479
$26,020
2019
$5,152 (+1.7%)
$4,541 + $24,371
$28,912
2018
$5,065 (+11.7%)
$4,541 + $24,371
$28,912
2017
$4,534 (+3.2%)
$4,086 + $20,215
$24,301
2016
$4,396 (+49.3%)
$4,086 + $20,215
$24,301
2015
$2,944 (+10.1%)
$4,086 + $14,489
$18,575
2014
$2,675 (+2.4%)
$3,859 + $13,020
$16,879
2013
$2,612 (+0.4%)
$3,859 + $13,020
$16,879
2012
$2,602 (−22.0%)
$3,859 + $13,020
$16,879
2011
$3,334 (−14.8%)
$4,995 + $18,882
$23,877
2010
$3,914 (+48.6%)
$4,995 + $18,882
$23,877
2009
$2,634 (−0.2%)
$4,995 + $18,882
$23,877
2008
$2,639 (+15.6%)
$5,267 + $21,052
$26,319
2007
$2,283
$5,267 + $21,052
$26,319
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,541 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,592
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,592
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
19074000550000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
RS-2
Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District
The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS2 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60638
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5100 S Rutherford Ave
$477,273
$2,726 under list price of $480K
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