Charming & Fully Renovated 2BR/1BA in Quiet Norwood Park Two-Flat
Address: 5219 N Rutherford Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60656
Rent: $2,150/month
Availability: Immediate / Move-in Ready
Welcome home to this sun-drenched, beautifully updated raised first-floor apartment in a pristine 1930s red face brick two-flat. Meticulously cared for and maintained directly by an attentive single-building owner not a distant management company this home offers character, quality updates, and peace of mind.
Unit Highlights & Interior Features:
o Sunlit Living Spaces: West-facing orientation floods the spacious living room with natural light through a handsome four-window bay.
o Thoughtfully Renovated: Freshly painted throughout with a brand-new kitchen and a newly custom-renovated walk-in kitchen pantry.
o Classic & Modern Bath: Newly updated bathroom retaining its original, deeply comfortable porcelain-enameled cast-iron soaking tub.
o Generous Floor Plan: Full formal living and dining rooms ideal for relaxing or working from home.
Outdoor Space & Building Amenities:
o Private Covered Deck: Step out back to your large, private covered deck overlooking tranquil, professionally curated native perennial gardens.
o Storage & Laundry: Includes free on-site basement laundry and a substantially large, private secure storage space in the basement.
o Efficient Warmth: Radiator heat powered by a cost-effective boiler, annually inspected and maintained to keep the home cozy all winter.
Prime Norwood Park Location:
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street directly across from the local Garvey Elementary School. Minutes to I-90, the CTA Blue Line, and neighborhood parks offering a quiet residential setting with easy access to downtown and O'Hare.
Lease Terms & Tenant Qualifications
o Rent: $2,150/month (Tenant pays electric and cooking/heating gas)
o Move-In: Immediate
o One-Time Non-Refundable Move-In Fee: $700
Qualifications:
o Minimum combined gross monthly income: $6,450 (3x monthly rent)
o Minimum credit score: 650+
o Non-smoking building
o Cats welcome; small mature dogs under 25 30 lbs. considered on a case-by-case basis
o Fees: A $150 non-refundable pet fee per pet at move-in and $35/month pet rent
Owner pays water, sewer, garbage and recycling disposal, and landscaping.
Renter pays gas (heat) and personal utilities.
Apartment for rent
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5219 N Rutherford Ave, # 1, Chicago, IL 60656
2beds
1,050sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Air conditioner, window unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Quiet tree-lined streetFreshly painted throughoutGenerous floor planSunlit living spacesBrand-new kitchenNewly updated bathroomPrivate covered deck
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 1307228011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,150+30.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 9/3/1996 | Sold | $160,000$152/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Union Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Garvy J Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi



