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Overview

Welcome to this charming Chicago brick bungalow in sought-after and storybook Forest Glen. Step inside the sun-filled living room with original stained glass windows and woodwork, which leads to a large formal dining room with beautiful crown molding and arched doorways. The bright and airy kitchen was renovated in 2017 with quartz countertops, quality shaker soft-close cabinets, and a breakfast bar flowing into a spacious family room with glass doors opening onto the deck. White wainscoted walls and penny tiles add charm to the first floor's full bathroom. Two bedrooms on the first floor, extra-large primary suite on the second floor with two separate bathrooms and three large closets. BASEMENT: Full-finished basement completely gutted and remodeled with vinyl floors, a half bath, enormous storage room, wood workshop, and large laundry room. DECK: Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the multi-layered deck in this whimsical backyard with a gorgeous magnolia tree and lilac tree, which bloom every spring. Take a stroll on the forest preserve trail just a few blocks away in magical Forest Glen. PLUS: Refinished hardwood floors throughout the first floor, brand new hardwood on the second floor and in kitchen, new cedar fence 2020. Easy walk to Metra. Highly rated Beaubien Elementary and Taft High School. Dimensions: First floor 1250 sq feet; 2nd floor 1250 sq feet; Full finished basement has 800 sq foot family room plus 450 sq feet of storage, utilities and wood shop.

Address 5251 N LA CROSSE

Chicago, IL 60630
Listing Status Closed
Sold Price $680,000
Asking Price $679,000
Original Listing $715,000 @
Escrow Date 2025-08-09
Closing Date 2025-09-15
Off-Market Date 2025-08-09T05:00:00Z
Days on MLS
Ownership
Property Type Fee Simple
Asssessment $0
HOA Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Recreation Room
Square Footage Not Disclosed
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions Located in Forest Glen: Cicero Avenue to Berwyn Avenue, go West to La Crosse and South to the house. Or, From Foster Ave, turn North on LaPorte or Lamon to Berwyn Ave. East to La Crosse. Make a right, South, on La Crosse to home. Or, Elston to N. Laporte, go East on Berwyn, then right on La Crosse.
Community Area Forest Glen
Neighborhood Forest Glen
School District Not Listed
Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 13092270120000
Property Tax $6,478 for the year 2023
Features
Year Built 1926
Laundry Location
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed (0)
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
Basement Finished, Full
Construction Materials Brick
Electric Circuit Breakers
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
High School District 299
Living Area Source Estimated
Lot Features Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped
Lot Size Source Survey
New Construction No
Window Features Skylight(s)
Monthly Payment Calculator
Listing Source
Platform MRED
AOR
MLS Number MRD12434118
Courtesy of Chicago Northside Realty LLC
Exterior
Style Detached Single
Material Not Listed
Lot Size 30 X 125
Fencing Fenced
Topography Not Listed
Roof Asphalt
Swimming Pool Not Listed
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Total Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Not Listed