Excellent Forest Glen location with amazing curb appeal on oversized 37x150 lot. Custom designed cedar front porch for relaxing. Large spacious deck off the Great Room/Kitchen. Gorgeous kitchen with deluxe Cherrywood cabinetry, granite kitchen island with island seating and stove/top/oven exhaust. Custom built wood burning stone fireplace in sun-filled Great Room with eating area nook. Large spacious deck off kitchen with barbeque area and leads to paver stone patio. Beautiful Oak flooring, woodwork and trim accents to complement the home's beauty. Huge Master Bedroom Suite includes gas fireplace and opens to your private balcony with Southern exposure. Master bathroom with gas Fireplace and Jacuzzi Tub. Recreation room with bar and powder room in basement (TV & ice maker included). Walkout balconies for all 3 second floor bedrooms. Large bonus room in basement for storage & seasonal items. Custom designed windows (many new) and lots of quality upgrades and improvements throughout the home. Pull down stairs to large plywood flooring attic with bonus storage. Enjoy the forest preserves, woods, greenery and exercise on the newly expanded bicycle path. Steps away from Forest Glen Metra stop, near Mariano's on Elston and easy access to 94!
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$759,900
5079 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
4beds
2,507sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$936,200 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$5,052 Estimated rent
Home value
$936,200
$871,000 - $1.01M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jack Guest 773-631-8300,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Larry Sitkiewicz,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jack Guest
Coldwell Banker Realty
Larry Sitkiewicz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11876808
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level, Bonus Room, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 483 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X21
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X8
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 483 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X21
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Other
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Electric, Family Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,707
- Total interior livable area: 2,507 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37X150
Details
- Parcel number: 13092090200000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Details
- Builder model: TUDOR
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Forest Glen
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $660,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,592
- Date on market: 10/12/2023
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2023 | Sold | $759,900+261.9%$303/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11876808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/1998 | Sold | $210,000+44.8%$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/1997 | Sold | $145,000$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,265 +31.8% | $66,000 +29.4% |
| 2023 | $10,068 +2.8% | $51,004 |
| 2022 | $9,793 +2.1% | $51,004 |
| 2021 | $9,592 -7.8% | $51,004 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $10,404 -0.2% | $49,777 -10% |
| 2019 | $10,429 +1.7% | $55,308 |
| 2018 | $10,253 +7.9% | $55,308 +16.4% |
| 2017 | $9,504 +5.4% | $47,501 |
| 2016 | $9,019 +9.6% | $47,501 |
| 2015 | $8,228 +10.2% | $47,501 +11% |
| 2014 | $7,465 +2.2% | $42,776 |
| 2013 | $7,307 +1% | $42,776 |
| 2012 | $7,234 -21.3% | $42,776 -24.5% |
| 2011 | $9,190 -0.4% | $56,670 |
| 2010 | $9,229 +4.3% | $56,670 |
| 2009 | $8,844 +11.4% | $56,670 +2.5% |
| 2008 | $7,936 +1% | $55,276 |
| 2007 | $7,857 -1.1% | $55,276 |
| 2006 | $7,941 +16.1% | $55,276 +32.1% |
| 2005 | $6,842 +1% | $41,840 |
| 2004 | $6,773 +2.2% | $41,840 |
| 2003 | $6,627 +9.8% | $41,840 +24.6% |
| 2002 | $6,037 +10.3% | $33,571 |
| 2001 | $5,473 +5.3% | $33,571 |
| 2000 | $5,196 -0.7% | $33,571 +24.4% |
| 1999 | $5,231 | $26,994 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Farnsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Farnsworth Elementary School
- Middle: Farnsworth Elementary School
- High: Taft High School
- 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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