Welcome to 5242 N. Oak Park in the heart of Norwood Park. This stately Georgian home has been updated and expanded for today's modern living. Your clients will be impressed as they pull up to the home and see the new colored stone pavers, custom designed landscaping and hardscaping with app controlled lighting on the sidewalk and retaining walls. The light filled first floor features galley kitchen with breakfast bar, white cabinets and stone counters plus a dining area perfect for a small table and chairs. Beyond the kitchen area is 1 of 2 primary suites. The bedroom is currently used as a playroom and there is a full bath with walk in shower. The second floor features 3 bedrooms including a stunning primary suite addition with floor to ceiling custom built-in dresser, shelving and sit-up vanity and 2 walk in closets, 2 updated full baths and convenient laundry area with washer and dryer. There is sound proof drywall enhancements added between the 2 hallway bedrooms. The lower level is finished with separate storage and mechanical area. The home has smart lighting on 1st floor, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and the basement. Enjoy relaxing in the custom designed landscaped yard with porcelain stone back patio. The 2 car garage features an overhang with enhanced pillar installation. The home has extensive plumbing work including extended drain tile lines from all downspouts and drainage pit in back area, re-pitched and trenchless upgrade (50 year warranty) to waste line from home to street, complete with exterior clean out access. Excellent location - walk to park/playground, school, transportation, shopping and dining.
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$565,000
5242 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
3,690 Square Feet Lot
$618,700 Zestimate®
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$3,693 Estimated rent
Home value
$618,700
$588,000 - $650,000
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Listed by:
Jan Kupiec, ABR,SFR 312-636-3340,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Samuel Ciochon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12034904
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X3
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X3
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X3
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
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
Lot
- Size: 3,690 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X123
Details
- Parcel number: 13072260150000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $340,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,644
- Date on market: 5/15/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2024 | Sold | $565,000+2.7% |
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| 6/22/2024 | Pending sale | $550,000 |
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| 5/20/2024 | Contingent | $550,000 |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000+47.1% |
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| 4/16/2020 | Sold | $374,000-1.3% |
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| 2/15/2020 | Pending sale | $379,000 |
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| 2/12/2020 | Price change | $379,000-1.6% |
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| 11/12/2019 | Pending sale | $385,000 |
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| 11/2/2019 | Price change | $385,000-1% |
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| 10/5/2019 | Price change | $389,000-2.5% |
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| 9/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
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| 9/9/2019 | Pending sale | $399,000 |
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| 9/7/2019 | Price change | $399,000-1.5% |
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| 8/24/2019 | Price change | $405,000-2.4% |
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| 8/9/2019 | Price change | $415,000-3.3% |
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| 6/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $429,000+82.6% |
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| 2/1/2019 | Sold | $235,000-2% |
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| 1/8/2019 | Pending sale | $239,900 |
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| 1/7/2019 | Price change | $239,900+20% |
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| 1/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,000 +30.8% |
| 2023 | $4,787 +3.1% | $26,003 |
| 2022 | $4,645 -11.2% | $26,003 |
| 2021 | $5,229 -14.7% | $26,003 -5.6% |
| 2020 | $6,133 -0.2% | $27,531 -10% |
| 2019 | $6,146 +591.2% | $30,591 |
| 2018 | $889 -6.6% | $30,591 +32.3% |
| 2017 | $952 -74.8% | $23,128 |
| 2016 | $3,775 +187.8% | $23,128 -5% |
| 2015 | $1,312 +0.9% | $24,346 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $1,301 -0.4% | $21,708 |
| 2013 | $1,305 +6.8% | $21,708 |
| 2012 | $1,222 +6.1% | $21,708 -24.1% |
| 2011 | $1,151 +10.6% | $28,604 |
| 2010 | $1,041 +6.6% | $28,604 |
| 2009 | $976 -6.1% | $28,604 -3.8% |
| 2008 | $1,040 -7.8% | $29,743 |
| 2007 | $1,129 -5.8% | $29,743 |
| 2006 | $1,198 -13.3% | $29,743 +25% |
| 2005 | $1,382 -4.8% | $23,792 |
| 2004 | $1,451 -6.4% | $23,792 |
| 2003 | $1,551 -11.6% | $23,792 +35% |
| 2002 | $1,754 -6.6% | $17,623 |
| 2001 | $1,877 -8.8% | $17,623 |
| 2000 | $2,057 -3.8% | $17,623 +23.5% |
| 1999 | $2,138 | $14,268 |
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Neighborhood: Union Ridge
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Garvy J Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garvy Elementary School
- Middle: Garvy 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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