Welcome to this charming Chicago brick bungalow in sought-after and storybook Forest Glen. Step inside the sun-filled living room with original stained glass windows and woodwork, which leads to a large formal dining room with beautiful crown molding and arched doorways. The bright and airy kitchen was renovated in 2017 with quartz countertops, quality shaker soft-close cabinets, and a breakfast bar flowing into a spacious family room with glass doors opening onto the deck. White wainscoted walls and penny tiles add charm to the first floor's full bathroom. Two bedrooms on the first floor, extra-large primary suite on the second floor with two separate bathrooms and three large closets. BASEMENT: Full-finished basement completely gutted and remodeled with vinyl floors, a half bath, enormous storage room, wood workshop, and large laundry room. DECK: Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the multi-layered deck in this whimsical backyard with a gorgeous magnolia tree and lilac tree, which bloom every spring. Take a stroll on the forest preserve trail just a few blocks away in magical Forest Glen. PLUS: Refinished hardwood floors throughout the first floor, brand new hardwood on the second floor and in kitchen, new cedar fence 2020. Easy walk to Metra. Highly rated Beaubien Elementary and Taft High School. Dimensions: First floor 1250 sq feet; 2nd floor 1250 sq feet; Full finished basement has 800 sq foot family room plus 450 sq feet of storage, utilities and wood shop.
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$680,000
5251 N La Crosse Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
3beds
3,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$710,900 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$4,164 Estimated rent
Home value
$710,900
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Lilac treeTwo separate bathroomsNew cedar fenceOriginal stained glass windowsSpacious family roomCrown moldingBrand new hardwood
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Listed by:
Henry Schleichkorn 773-474-3137,
Chicago Northside Realty LLC
Bought with:
Matt Laricy
Americorp, Ltd
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12434118
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 660 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 X 125
- Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 13092270120000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
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: 1926
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Forest Glen
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $380,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,477
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $680,000+0.1%$200/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434118 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Contingent | $679,000$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434118 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $679,000-5%$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434118 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $715,000+52.1%$210/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434118 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2018 | Sold | $470,000$138/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2018 | Sold | $470,000-1.8%$138/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09852946 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Pending sale | $478,500$141/sqft |
Source: Dream Town Realty #09852946 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $478,500-1.3%$141/sqft |
Source: Dream Town Realty #09852946 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2017 | Listing removed | $485,000$143/sqft |
Source: Dream Town Realty #09791489 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $485,000+12.8%$143/sqft |
Source: Dream Town Realty #09791489 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2014 | Sold | $430,000-2.1%$126/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $439,000$129/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Edgebrook #08582764 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $38,000 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $6,478 +2.9% | $34,000 |
| 2022 | $6,293 +2% | $34,000 |
| 2021 | $6,171 +6.3% | $34,000 +16.7% |
| 2020 | $5,804 -0.3% | $29,142 -10% |
| 2019 | $5,820 +1.7% | $32,381 |
| 2018 | $5,721 +11.5% | $32,381 +19.1% |
| 2017 | $5,131 +3.7% | $27,198 |
| 2016 | $4,950 +9.9% | $27,198 |
| 2015 | $4,506 +1.3% | $27,198 +13.5% |
| 2014 | $4,449 +25.7% | $23,963 |
| 2013 | $3,541 +0.2% | $23,963 |
| 2012 | $3,535 -32.1% | $23,963 -33.7% |
| 2011 | $5,210 +2.1% | $36,168 |
| 2010 | $5,101 +8.1% | $36,168 |
| 2009 | $4,719 -0.3% | $36,168 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $4,731 +9% | $39,670 |
| 2007 | $4,339 +21.3% | $39,670 |
| 2006 | $3,577 +8.8% | $39,670 +54.4% |
| 2005 | $3,286 +1.9% | $25,697 |
| 2004 | $3,225 +4.4% | $25,697 |
| 2003 | $3,088 -5.4% | $25,697 +28.6% |
| 2002 | $3,264 +4.8% | $19,975 |
| 2001 | $3,115 +11.6% | $19,975 |
| 2000 | $2,790 -0.2% | $19,975 +21.1% |
| 1999 | $2,796 | $16,493 |
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Neighborhood: Forest Glen
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Beaubien Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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