WELCOME TO GALEWOOD - SUBURBAN PRIVACY WITH CITY CONVENIENCE! Beautifully maintained and grand in scale, this classic 1937 brick 2-story estate offers over 4,400 sq. ft. of finished living space on a rare double lot (60' x 177'). The heart of the home is an impressive chef's kitchen featuring a professional 6-burner cooktop, double ovens, a massive granite island with seating for six, and adjacent dining area with custom built-ins. French doors lead to a private, fully fenced backyard sanctuary that includes a pool, deck, patio, tranquil fountain, perennial gardens with irrigation system. The elegant formal dining room connects to an expansive living room with a classic wood-burning fireplace. The main floor features a family room with an adjoining office, a full bathroom, and a 6th bedroom/2nd office-ideal for main-level living, guest space, or remote work. A true rarity! The second floor hosts 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths on one level, including a primary suite with double sink vanity and custom shower. The lower level is equipped with a complete 2nd kitchen, half bath, laundry room, party room with a wet bar, workout area, and tons of storage. There's also an oversized 2-car detached garage with workshop, New roof in 2024. Eveready flood control system, and ADT security. Minutes to top schools (Sayre Language Academy, St. Giles, Trinity, Fenwick) and commuter transit! Must see to appreciate.
Active
$699,000
1619 N Sayre Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
6beds
4,416sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
10,620 Square Feet Lot
$699,300 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Renee Moravek, ABR,CNC 708-352-4840,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12734842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X23
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X23
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X24
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Engineered Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Engineered Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X45
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Steam, Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Chute
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,416 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 10,620 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 X 177
Details
- Parcel number: 13313240450000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $640,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,517
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$699,300
$664,000 - $734,000
$6,336/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listing removed | $765,000$173/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $765,000-4%$173/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listing removed | $797,000$180/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $797,000$180/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listing removed | $797,000$180/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $797,000-6.1%$180/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $849,000-2.3%$192/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $869,000$197/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,517 +20.7% | $64,000 +77.8% |
| 2023 | $2,914 -0.6% | $35,999 |
| 2022 | $2,931 +5% | $35,999 |
| 2021 | $2,790 -3.1% | $35,999 -30.2% |
| 2020 | $2,879 +0.3% | $51,562 -11% |
| 2019 | $2,871 +1.5% | $57,935 |
| 2018 | $2,827 -6.6% | $57,935 +17.6% |
| 2017 | $3,027 -11.1% | $49,255 |
| 2016 | $3,406 +4% | $49,255 |
| 2015 | $3,273 +0.9% | $49,255 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $3,246 -0.4% | $49,295 |
| 2013 | $3,257 +6.8% | $49,295 |
| 2012 | $3,049 +12.5% | $49,295 -17.6% |
| 2011 | $2,710 +10.6% | $59,801 |
| 2010 | $2,450 +6.6% | $59,801 |
| 2009 | $2,299 -4.9% | $59,801 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,417 -5.4% | $58,083 |
| 2007 | $2,556 -5.8% | $58,083 |
| 2006 | $2,713 -12.2% | $58,083 +42.3% |
| 2005 | $3,091 -4.8% | $40,821 |
| 2004 | $3,246 -35.3% | $40,821 |
| 2003 | $5,017 +7.4% | $40,821 +41.7% |
| 2002 | $4,671 +4.9% | $28,807 |
| 2001 | $4,452 -1.1% | $28,807 |
| 2000 | $4,502 -0.2% | $28,807 +8.7% |
| 1999 | $4,513 | $26,501 |
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Neighborhood: Galewood
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sayre Elementary School Language
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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