5051 W BALMORAL Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

Status: Sold
Single Family
5 beds
2 baths
3,450 sq.ft
Listing Price: $679,000

About this home

A Timeless Classic in sought-after Forest Glen. Fabulous 1931 English Tudor was built in an era when quality was paramount! This distinguished all-brick, slate roof home sits upon a 7, 500 sq. ft. corner lot. Lovingly restored and updated; this expansive 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home boasts over 3, 450 sq. ft. of charm! The first level features a stately traditional stone and brick wood-burning fireplace, custom millwork, hardwood flooring, a charming family room, a formal dining room, an updated full bath, and crown molding. 1st-floor master bedroom, 2nd first-level bedroom which can easily be converted to a convenient home office. Eat-in kitchen with 42-inch custom cabinetry, ample counter space, and easy walk-out to sun-drenched screened-in porch! 2nd level allows for an additional family room loft along with 3 additional bedrooms all with custom storage space and plenty of closets. An extra storage feature of 2 custom cedar closets and custom-built wainscotting in the upstairs bath. The lower level basement offers its 6th bedroom and full bath. Enjoy the home's 2nd fireplace, custom-designed family room/game room, and wet bar! Tons of storage, a large work/tool room, a laundry room, and a convenient walk-out door to the backyard. Enormous backyard, professionally landscaped filled with perennial gardens, mature trees, custom Koi pond, and vegetable gardening area, Underground sprinklers/irrigation system. 2 car garage. All mechanics have been meticulously maintained. Dual-zoned HVAC systems, New central air, New roofing, New Water Heater, updated plumbing, and electrical. Enjoy all that Forest Glen has to offer: Walking distance to forest preserves, hiking, and bike trails! Walk to Metra, easy access to the Kennedy and Edens, Jefferson Park station, restaurants, and shopping. Award-winning schools and beautiful parks!

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Screened Porch, Sitting Room
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 3450
Square Feet 3,450
Square Feet Source Estimated
Basement Description Finished
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 5
Bedrooms Possible 6
Bedrooms (Below Grade) 1
Basement Sq Ft 1150
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
BelowGradeFinishedArea 1150
Fireplace Location Living Room, Basement
Fireplace Count 2
Fireplace Details Wood Burning, Gas Log
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 3
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
Total Rooms 11
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Second
Dimensions 21X13
Flooring Carpet
room 2
Type Bedroom 6
Level Basement
Dimensions 14X11
Flooring Carpet
room 3
Type Screened Porch
Level Main
Dimensions 19X9
Flooring Carpet
room 4
Type Sitting Room
Level Second
Dimensions 23X13
Flooring Carpet
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Main
Dimensions 12X12
Flooring Carpet
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 10X13
Flooring Carpet
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 15X11
Flooring Carpet
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X16
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 30X27
Flooring Carpet
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 13X12
Flooring Ceramic Tile
Type Eating Area-Table Space
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 10X7
Flooring Other
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 25X15
Flooring Carpet
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Main
Dimensions 15X12
Flooring Carpet
Bath None
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Additional Media Type 1 Virtual Tour
Additional Media URL 1 External link
Age 91-100 Years
Approx Year Built 1931
Parking Total 2
Driveway Concrete
Exterior Building Type Brick
Exterior Property Features Porch Screened
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Roof Type Slate
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
Area Major CHI - Forest Glen
Corporate Limits Chicago
Directions CICERO TO BALMORAL WEST TO PROPERTY OR ELSTON TO FOREST GLEN NORTH TO BALMORAL EAST TO HOME
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Equipment Sprinkler-Lawn
Elementary School Beaubien Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 299
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Steam
High Sch Taft High School
High Sch Dist 299
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Beaubien Elementary School
Jr High/Middle Dist 299
Other Public Sch Dist 299
Othr Public Sch Lane Tech
Township Jefferson
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 50 X 150
Lot Description Corner Lot
Lot Size Oversized Chicago Lot
Main Sq Ft 1150
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Tudor
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 3450
Total Sq Ft 2300
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Upper Sq Ft 1150

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 13092120070000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $8,452
Tax Exemptions Homeowner, Senior
Tax Year 2021
$679,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 11956045
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 67 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 01/04/2024
Year Built 1931
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