5245 N Rutherford Ave

1,576 Sq. Ft.
$273 / Sq. Ft.
1,576
Sq. Ft.
$273
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this expanded brick Georgian with family room and bathroom addition (or can be used as a main floor 4th bedroom). Great curb appeal and walking distance to Garvy Elementary School. 3 nice sized bedrooms on 2nd floor. Hardwood floors believed to be under carpet in living room, dining room and bedrooms. Partially finished basement with 1/2 bath and tons of storage. Beautiful fenced yard with patio and 2 car garage. A very solid home located in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods....Welcome to this expanded brick Georgian with family room and bathroom addition (or can be used as a main floor 4th bedroom). Great curb appeal and walking distance to Garvy Elementary School. 3 nice sized bedrooms on 2nd floor. Hardwood floors believed to be under carpet in living room, dining room and bedrooms. Partially finished basement with 1/2 bath and tons of storage. Beautiful fenced yard with patio and 2 car garage. A very solid home located in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods. Close to fantastic dining, shopping, I-90, public transportation, and O'Hare Airport. Long time owner requests the home be sold in its as-is condition.
  1. Listed by Mark Pontrelli • Realty Executives Advance
    P: (847)-845-7121 C: (847)-845-7121 MarkPontrelli@aol.com

Sold By Redfin Corporation

Property Details for 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

Area
CHI - Norwood Park
Township
Jefferson
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING CLOSED: 12/08/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12480774
Days on Market42
Taxes$5,384 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1942
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,428 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,428 SF

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Property Information for 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Garvy Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Taft High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 500
  • Dining Room: Separate,L-shaped
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 500
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 36x123
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 5245
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 6700
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 200.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1576
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 300
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-09-25T20:51:19
  • Photos Count: 21
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X12
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 22X13
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 18X11

Property History for 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923792582

$430,500
Dec 8, 2025

Sold

MRED #12480774

$430,500
Nov 5, 2025

Pending

MRED #12480774

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923792582

$430,500
12/08/2025

Sold

MRED #12480774

$430,500
11/05/2025

Pending

MRED #12480774

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Public Records for 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,160Additions$29,840Total$41,000
Tax Record2023$5,384 ($449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,576 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,464 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyCOOKAPN13-07-228-045

Schools near 5245 North Rutherford Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Garvy J Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Taft High School
Public7 to 12

Beard Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Rickover Naval Academy High School
Public9 to 12

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