5249 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
What's special
Attractive North Park bungalow on a wide city lot. This charmer built in 1918 has been tastefully updated yet still retains its vintage charm! 5249 Sawyer is a Historic Bungalow recognized from the Chicago Bungalow Association. The tree lined street it's on has a mix of different architecture styles that blend so beautifully together! Truly a special block! First floor features 3 true bedrooms, tastefully remodeled bathroom, formal dining room, newly updated spacious kitchen with island plus eating area with table space that's open to a sun filled family room. Second floor features a master bedroom with skylights and full bath. Front portion of attic offers further expansion possibilities. Attractive hardwood floors throughout 1st floor. Large deck for entertaining, fenced yard for gardening and 2 car garage. An ideal location, walk to top rated schools, universities, public transportation, restaurants, river front parks and North Park Nature Center. Minutes away from expressway access. Open Sept 26 11-1 and Sept 27 1-3pm
- 11 days |
- 2,250 |
- 172 |
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Diane Laborde-Delgado 773-775-1855,
Baird & Warner,
Susan Robbins 312-218-3685,
Baird & Warner
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 13112240040000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $490,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,521
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Contingent | $619,900$310/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12758924 | ||
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,900+72.2%$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12758924 | ||
| 7/20/2016 | Sold | $360,000-2.7%$180/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09218206 | ||
| 5/26/2016 | Pending sale | $369,900$185/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09218206 | ||
| 5/23/2016 | Price change | $369,900-1.3%$185/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09218206 | ||
| 5/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $374,900$187/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #09218206 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,213 +21.9% | $49,000 +25.6% |
| 2023 | $7,556 +2.9% | $39,000 |
| 2022 | $7,344 +2.1% | $39,000 |
| 2021 | $7,196 +5.5% | $39,000 +16% |
| 2020 | $6,821 -0.2% | $33,617 -10% |
| 2019 | $6,838 +1.7% | $37,353 |
| 2018 | $6,722 -3.4% | $37,353 +15.9% |
| 2017 | $6,958 +7.5% | $32,216 |
| 2016 | $6,474 +27% | $32,216 |
| 2015 | $5,097 -2% | $32,216 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $5,200 +2.4% | $32,325 |
| 2013 | $5,078 +0.9% | $32,325 |
| 2012 | $5,033 -0.5% | $32,325 -11.7% |
| 2011 | $5,060 +1.8% | $36,610 |
| 2010 | $4,971 +8.1% | $36,610 |
| 2009 | $4,598 +6.8% | $36,610 -3.8% |
| 2008 | $4,305 +9.4% | $38,067 |
| 2007 | $3,933 +24.5% | $38,067 |
| 2006 | $3,158 +14.1% | $38,067 +50.1% |
| 2005 | $2,769 +4.2% | $25,363 |
| 2004 | $2,658 +3.6% | $25,363 |
| 2003 | $2,566 -3.9% | $25,363 +43.3% |
| 2002 | $2,670 +6% | $17,698 |
| 2001 | $2,520 +19.5% | $17,698 |
| 2000 | $2,109 +0.2% | $17,698 +25.6% |
| 1999 | $2,104 | $14,089 |
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