Incredible All brick Lakewood Balmoral Single Family Home. This lovingly maintained home is a vision and is a gardeners paradise. The home sits on a 33' wide lot, and gets amazing natural light from all sides. Walk through the front door onto a large enclosed front porch 7' x 23'. Stepping in This home you will see it features 4 bedrooms all on second floor, and 2 full baths, plus a huge finished bonus room possible 5th bedroom in the oversized attic with surprisingly great ceiling height. The home has hardwood floors throughout, original trim, crown moulding, a cool pocket door and other charming and gorgeous vintage details you would never find in todays home. All of the these features are in great shape and an absolute treasure. The lower level has radiant heat and good ceiling height Just over 7'. The home also has 200 amp electrical service, and newer wiring, and most of the home has newer copper piping. Some of the windows have been replaced with all wood double pane windows. The yard is gardeners dream and has had no chemicals used in the yard. Some of the windows have been replaced and the hot water heater is 2 years old. This is a rare opportunity being sold AS_IS.
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$930,000
5247 N Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
4beds
2,294sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
4,059 Square Feet Lot
$953,000 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$4,107 Estimated rent
Home value
$953,000
$858,000 - $1.06M
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Crown mouldingAmazing natural lightOriginal trimRadiant heatEnclosed front porchPocket doorWood double pane windows
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Listing courtesy of:
John Charmelo 312-560-7689,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Michael Donnelly
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12502304
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X25
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X22
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X22
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Daylight
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,294 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,059 sqft
- Dimensions: 33x123
Details
- Parcel number: 14081260030000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $930,000+16.3%$405/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12502304 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000$349/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12502304 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Contingent | $800,000$349/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12502304 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000$349/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12502304 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $89,000 +30.9% |
| 2023 | $13,088 +2.9% | $68,000 |
| 2022 | $12,720 +2% | $68,000 |
| 2021 | $12,469 -1% | $68,000 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $12,588 +1% | $62,093 -9% |
| 2019 | $12,469 -6.8% | $68,235 -7.7% |
| 2018 | $13,381 +21.3% | $73,925 +29% |
| 2017 | $11,030 +3.8% | $57,315 |
| 2016 | $10,622 -2.8% | $57,315 -10.6% |
| 2015 | $10,929 +20.7% | $64,139 +24.9% |
| 2014 | $9,052 +0.1% | $51,356 -1.9% |
| 2013 | $9,045 +14.7% | $52,359 +12.8% |
| 2012 | $7,885 +19.5% | $46,437 +8.7% |
| 2011 | $6,598 +23.7% | $42,734 +23.5% |
| 2010 | $5,333 +4.2% | $34,593 |
| 2009 | $5,117 +8.9% | $34,593 |
| 2008 | $4,697 +0.7% | $34,593 |
| 2007 | $4,663 -0.8% | $34,593 +0% |
| 2006 | $4,701 -12.2% | $34,592 |
| 2005 | $5,353 +1.4% | $34,592 |
| 2004 | $5,281 +1.9% | $34,592 |
| 2003 | $5,184 -11.9% | $34,592 |
| 2002 | $5,887 +4.4% | $34,592 |
| 2001 | $5,640 +15.5% | $34,592 |
| 2000 | $4,881 -0.4% | $34,592 +26.2% |
| 1999 | $4,901 | $27,407 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Andersonville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Peirce Elementary Intl Studies SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Senn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce Elementary School Intl St
- High: Senn Achievement Academy High Sc
- 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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