5242 North Oak Park Avenue

Chicago, IL 60656

$565,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 5242 N. Oak Park in the heart of Norwood Park. This stately Georgian home has been updated and expanded for today's modern living. Your clients will be impressed as they pull up to the home and see the new colored stone pavers, custom designed landscaping and hardscaping with app controlled lighting on the sidewalk and retaining walls. The light filled first floor features galley kitchen with breakfast bar, white cabinets and stone counters plus a dining area perfect for a small table...Welcome to 5242 N. Oak Park in the heart of Norwood Park. This stately Georgian home has been updated and expanded for today's modern living. Your clients will be impressed as they pull up to the home and see the new colored stone pavers, custom designed landscaping and hardscaping with app controlled lighting on the sidewalk and retaining walls. The light filled first floor features galley kitchen with breakfast bar, white cabinets and stone counters plus a dining area perfect for a small table and chairs. Beyond the kitchen area is 1 of 2 primary suites. The bedroom is currently used as a playroom and there is a full bath with walk in shower. The second floor features 3 bedrooms including a stunning primary suite addition with floor to ceiling custom built-in dresser, shelving and sit-up vanity and 2 walk in closets, 2 updated full baths and convenient laundry area with washer and dryer. There is sound proof drywall enhancements added between the 2 hallway bedrooms. The lower level is finished with separate storage and mechanical area. The home has smart lighting on 1st floor, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and the basement. Enjoy relaxing in the custom designed landscaped yard with porcelain stone back patio. The 2 car garage features an overhang with enhanced pillar installation. The home has extensive plumbing work including extended drain tile lines from all downspouts and drainage pit in back area, re-pitched and trenchless upgrade (50 year warranty) to waste line from home to street, complete with exterior clean out access. Excellent location - walk to park/playground, school, transportation, shopping and dining.
  1. Listed by Jan Kupiec • Baird & Warner

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 5242 North Oak Park 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
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Georgian
LISTING UPDATED: 07/15/2024 03:00 AM

Property Details for 5242 North Oak Park Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12034904
Days on Market59
Taxes$4,645 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1943
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,690 SF
CountyCook County

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Building Information for 5242 North Oak Park Avenue

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,690 SF

Property Information for 5242 North Oak Park Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Garvy Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Garvy Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Taft High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 30X123
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 5242
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 6800
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-05-07T16:10:26
  • Photos Count: 29
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Video
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 9X7
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X3
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 6X3
Walk In Closet 2 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 6X4
Walk In Closet 3 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 5X3
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Deck Dimensions: 21X15
Storage Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X3
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 5X3

Property History for 5242 North Oak Park Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5242 North Oak Park Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,443Additions$18,560Total$26,003
Tax Record2022$4,645 ($387 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,060 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,060 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941CountyCOOKAPN13-07-226-015

Schools near 5242 North Oak Park 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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