Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in highly desirable Oriole Park! This property offers a spacious family room/den above the garage, a galley kitchen, and hardwood floors throughout the main level. French doors open to a lovely deck overlooking the backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Additional features include an unfinished basement, a covered breezeway to the garage, and an outdoor shed that stays with the home. Important updates have been made over the years, including roof, tear off (4-5 yrs). Furnace, A/C, HWH and Washer, all replaced, 2024. The home is equipped with overhead sewers and an ejector pump (2024) for peace of mind. Located near the Blue Line, expressway, Oriole Park, school, library, shopping, and restaurants. Home offers both comfort and convenience. Estate sale - longtime owner - being sold as-is. (Multiple offers received, Highest and Best due, Friday, 8/22, 8 PM.)
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$345,000
5444 N Octavia Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
2beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
5,300 Square Feet Lot
$360,800 Zestimate®
$351/sqft
$1,852 Estimated rent
Home value
$360,800
$325,000 - $400,000
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Galley kitchenFrench doorsCovered breezewayLovely deckHardwood floors
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Listing courtesy of:
Cheryl Bellavia, GRI 773-250-0400,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Cheryl Bellavia, GRI
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12450992
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X7
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X8
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 5,300 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 106
Details
- Parcel number: 12122020290000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $345,000+6.2%$351/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12450992 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Contingent | $324,900$330/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12450992 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,900$330/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12450992 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $35,000 +40% |
| 2023 | $4,016 +3.6% | $25,000 |
| 2022 | $3,876 +231.5% | $25,000 |
| 2021 | $1,169 -3.1% | $25,000 -8.4% |
| 2020 | $1,206 +0.3% | $27,298 -9% |
| 2019 | $1,203 +1.5% | $29,998 |
| 2018 | $1,185 -6.6% | $29,998 +28.4% |
| 2017 | $1,268 -24.3% | $23,369 |
| 2016 | $1,676 +4% | $23,369 -5% |
| 2015 | $1,611 +0.9% | $24,599 -10.2% |
| 2014 | $1,597 -0.4% | $27,379 |
| 2013 | $1,603 +6.8% | $27,379 |
| 2012 | $1,500 +8% | $27,379 -14.2% |
| 2011 | $1,389 +10.6% | $31,908 |
| 2010 | $1,255 +6.6% | $31,908 |
| 2009 | $1,178 -5.8% | $31,908 -9.2% |
| 2008 | $1,250 -7.1% | $35,135 |
| 2007 | $1,346 -5.8% | $35,135 |
| 2006 | $1,429 -13% | $35,135 +45.9% |
| 2005 | $1,642 -4.8% | $24,075 |
| 2004 | $1,724 -5.8% | $24,075 |
| 2003 | $1,831 -11.6% | $24,075 +35.8% |
| 2002 | $2,071 -6.6% | $17,730 |
| 2001 | $2,216 -8.8% | $17,730 |
| 2000 | $2,429 | $17,730 +9% |
| 1999 | $2,429 | $16,265 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oriole Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oriole Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
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- 5444 N Octavia Ave
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