5242 N Oak Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
3 baths
0 sq.ft
Listing Price: $550,000

About this home

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.

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Square Feet Source Not Reported
Basement Description Finished
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 3
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Total Rooms 8
Rooms
room 1
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 5X3
room 2
Type Walk In Closet
Level Second
Dimensions 6X3
room 3
Type Walk In Closet
Level Second
Dimensions 6X4
room 4
Type Walk In Closet
Level Second
Dimensions 5X3
room 5
Type Storage
Level Basement
Dimensions 21X15
room 6
Type Storage
Level Basement
Dimensions 10X3
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 Second
Dimensions 10X9
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 10X9
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Main
Dimensions 11X11
Flooring Carpet
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 9X7
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 18X17
Flooring Carpet
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 14X9
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Second
Dimensions 8X3
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 18X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 13X11
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Additional Media Type 1 Video
Additional Media URL 1 External link
Age 81-90 Years
Approx Year Built 1943
Parking Total 2
Exterior Building Type Brick
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Rehab Year 2019
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 05/06/2024 6:49 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Park
Area Major CHI - Norwood Park
Corporate Limits Chicago
Directions Foster Avenue to Oak Park, north to 5242
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Elementary School Garvy Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 299
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Taft High School
High Sch Dist 299
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Garvy Elementary School
Jr High/Middle Dist 299
Township Jefferson
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 30X123
Lot Size Oversized Chicago Lot
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Georgian
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 13072260150000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $4,645
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$550,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12034904
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 59 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 05/15/2024
Year Built 1943
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