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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 |
| Property Type | Fee Simple |
| Asssessment | $0 |
| HOA Features | Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
| Square Footage | Not Disclosed |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 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 |
| County | Cook |
| Tax PIN | 13092270120000 |
| Property Tax | $6,478 for the year 2023 |
| 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) |
| Platform | MRED |
| AOR | |
| MLS Number | MRD12434118 |
| Courtesy of | Chicago Northside Realty LLC |
https://www.chicagotopcondos.com/MRD12434118
| 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 -
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| View | Not Listed |