Charming, updated farmhouse on an extra-wide lot in Jefferson Park! This inviting home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. A lovely front porch welcomes you inside to a sunlit living room and spacious dining room featuring an original built-in hutch, flowing seamlessly into the stunning renovated kitchen. The kitchen is beautifully designed with striking white and navy cabinetry, quartz countertops with peninsula seating, a white tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator. The main level also offers a bedroom with built-in bookshelves and a newly renovated full bathroom, plus an enclosed back porch that's perfect for a mudroom, home office, or cozy sitting area. Upstairs you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with skylight, a third bedroom, walk-in closet, and another newer full bathroom with walk-in shower and convenient washer/dryer. The full unfinished basement offers abundant storage and second washer/dryer. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced patio and expansive, private side yard, plus a two-car garage and additional parking pad. Fantastic location close to Roberts Square Park, Beaubien Elementary, neighborhood favorites like Gale Street Inn and Elly's Brunch & Cafe, the Blue Line CTA, Metra, and I-90/I-94. Recent improvements: kitchen renovation and appliances, upstairs laundry (2023), garage roof, soffits and gutters (2021), furnace and A/C (2019), and tear-off roof, addition of second-floor full bath and renovation of first-floor full bath (2015).
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$565,000
5229 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
3beds
1,394sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
4,625 Square Feet Lot
$573,200 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$2,822 Estimated rent
Home value
$573,200
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Third bedroomOriginal built-in hutchStunning renovated kitchenExpansive private side yardEnclosed back porchAdditional parking padExtra-wide lot
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Listed by:
Jennifer Schreiber 773-326-6500,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Ben Lalez
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12310542
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Skylight(s))
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit, In Bathroom, Multiple Locations
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds, Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished,Storage Space,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,394 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Alley Access, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,625 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 13093130110000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $390,010
- Annual tax amount: $7,176
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Sold | $565,000+16.5%$405/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310542 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Pending sale | $485,000$348/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310542 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $485,000$348/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310542 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+123.5%$348/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310542 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2015 | Sold | $217,000-3.1%$156/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08797548 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2015 | Pending sale | $224,000$161/sqft |
Source: Dream Town Realty #08797548 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $224,000$161/sqft |
Source: Dream Town Realty #08797548 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $39,001 +18.7% |
| 2023 | $6,238 +2.9% | $32,862 |
| 2022 | $6,059 -1.8% | $32,862 -3.3% |
| 2021 | $6,171 +24.9% | $33,999 +34.6% |
| 2020 | $4,940 -0.3% | $25,267 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,955 +1.7% | $28,075 |
| 2018 | $4,870 -17.4% | $28,075 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $5,899 +7.5% | $27,389 |
| 2016 | $5,489 +9.3% | $27,389 |
| 2015 | $5,022 +21.2% | $27,389 +22.7% |
| 2014 | $4,145 -2.7% | $22,324 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $4,260 +1.3% | $23,403 |
| 2012 | $4,203 -14% | $23,403 -22.3% |
| 2011 | $4,886 +510.1% | $30,127 |
| 2010 | $801 +6.6% | $30,127 |
| 2009 | $751 -82.5% | $30,127 -20.5% |
| 2008 | $4,285 +74.3% | $37,904 |
| 2007 | $2,459 -21.6% | $37,904 |
| 2006 | $3,137 +11.1% | $37,904 +47.5% |
| 2005 | $2,825 +4.1% | $25,693 |
| 2004 | $2,714 +3.5% | $25,693 |
| 2003 | $2,621 +2.6% | $25,693 +50.8% |
| 2002 | $2,555 +6% | $17,042 |
| 2001 | $2,411 +28.3% | $17,042 |
| 2000 | $1,879 +0.4% | $17,042 +32.4% |
| 1999 | $1,872 | $12,872 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Beaubien Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beaubien Elementary School
- Middle: Beaubien 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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