Dramatic brick ranch in highly desirable Norwood Park Township balances classic elegance with ultimate entertainment spaces. The main level welcomes you with an impressive formal living and dining room featuring gleaming hardwood floors, detailed trim, cove molding, a cozy gas fireplace, and custom window coverings. Unwind in the sun-filled family room, which overlooks the backyard and beautiful brick paver patio. The chef's kitchen boasts custom Bader wood cabinets, premium granite countertops, stainless GE Profile appliances, a built-in double oven, warming drawer, and gas Thermador stovetop burners, plus a separate eating area. Three spacious bedrooms offer closet organizers and hardwood flooring, sharing a first-floor whirlpool bathroom and a convenient half bath. The spectacular finished basement is built for entertaining, featuring a massive granite-topped wet bar with seating for six, a refrigerator, a second gas fireplace, an expansive game area, and a second full kitchen with integrated laundry. Complete with a lower-level full bath, large storage room and utility room, an attached extra-deep 2-car garage, and a spacious brick paver driveway. Conveniently located to transportation, shopping, entertainment and within the Main South High School District, this flawless home will not disappoint.
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$695,000
7952 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
3beds
2,015sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
10,494 Square Feet Lot
$695,300 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$3,266 Estimated rent
Home value
$695,300
$633,000 - $765,000
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Dramatic brick ranchCozy gas fireplaceSecond gas fireplaceSpectacular finished basementThree spacious bedroomsCove moldingSeparate eating area
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dan Cantacessi 773-745-1000,
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.,
Michael Nallon 773-457-1692,
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
Bought with:
Kristina Jarczyk
Remax Future
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12714237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Game Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Stone), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: 6 Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Masonry, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,735
- Total interior livable area: 2,015 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,494 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12121280010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $345/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $10,934
- Date on market: 8/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Sold | $695,000-0.7%$345/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12714237 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Pending sale | $700,000$347/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12714237 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Contingent | $700,000$347/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12714237 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000$347/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12714237 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: O'Hare
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pennoyer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Maine South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pennoyer Elementary School
- Middle: Pennoyer Elementary School
- High: Maine South High School
- District: 79
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
- Chicago
- 60656
- O'Hare
- 7952 W Balmoral Ave
