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5337 N Ludlam Avenue

Chicago, IL 60630
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,682

Sqft

Homes like this don't come along often. Lovingly cared for by the same family for nearly 50 years, this classic Jefferson Park bungalow sits on a 30-foot-wide lot on one of the neighborhood's most desirable residential streets. Rich with character, pride of ownership, and endless potential, this is a rare opportunity to create your dream home while appreciating the exceptional care it has received over the decades. The inviting main level offers a light-filled living room surrounded by windows, a separate formal dining room, two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and an eat-in kitchen ready for your personal vision. Upstairs, a thoughtful dormer addition creates a true primary retreat featuring a large bedroom, full bath, and a separate sitting area that could serve as a home office, nursery, reading nook, or more. The lower level is the home's hidden treasure. Preserved with the warmth and charm of an Upper North Woods lodge, the expansive recreation room showcases rich wood finishes, a built-in bar, and abundant space for entertaining, relaxing, or creating lifelong memories. A large laundry room, storage, and workshop offer additional flexibility. While the home presents an outstanding opportunity for cosmetic updates, it has been impeccably maintained and cherished throughout its ownership, providing an incredible foundation for its next chapter. Outside, enjoy spacious front and back yards, an oversized one-car garage, and an additional parking pad. Tucked into one of the community's most desirable pockets, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful residential living while remaining just minutes from parks, forest preserves, neighborhood favorites, shopping, and the exceptional transportation options that have made Jefferson Park one of Chicago's most sought-after Northwest Side neighborhoods.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $375,000

AD Id : 87775606

MLS Id : MRD12696405

Beds : 3

Living Area Size : 2,682

Year Built : 1926

Garage : 1

County : Cook

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  • 07/12 12 PM-2 PM
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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Den, Deck, Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Workshop, Storage

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 10

    Interior Features

    Dry Bar, Workshop Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Steam, Radiator(s) Cooling: Window Unit(s) WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1926

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 124 x 30 Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Bungalow Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$375000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $6573.31 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 13091310130000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2 Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 1

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Farnsworth Elementary School Junior High School: Farnsworth Elementary School Senior High School: Taft High School
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Location Information

    City: Chicago Direction: Elston, turn south on Ludlam to property address.
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MLS: MRED #12696405 LISTED BY: Amanda McMillan, @properties Christie's International Real Estate 773-432-0200 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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