$679,000
5251 N La Crosse Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60630
Welcome to this charming Chicago brick bungalow in sought-after and storybook Forest Glen. Step inside the sun-filled living room with original stained glass windows and woodwork, which leads to a large formal dining room with beautiful crown molding and arched doorways. The bright and airy kitchen was renovated in 2017 with quartz countertops, quality shaker soft-close cabinets, and a breakfast bar flowing into a spacious family room with glass doors opening onto the deck. White wainscoted walls and penny tiles add charm to the first floor’s full bathroom. Two bedrooms on the first floor, extra-large primary suite on the second floor with two separate bathrooms and three large closets. BASEMENT: Full-finished basement completely gutted and remodeled with vinyl floors, a half bath, enormous storage room, wood workshop, and large laundry room. DECK: Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the multi-layered deck in this whimsical backyard with a gorgeous magnolia tree and lilac tree, which bloom every spring. Take a stroll on the forest preserve trail just a few blocks away in magical Forest Glen. PLUS: Refinished hardwood floors throughout the first floor, brand new hardwood on the second floor and in kitchen, new cedar fence 2020. Easy walk to Metra. Highly rated Beaubien Elementary and Taft High School. Dimensions: First floor 1250 sq feet; 2nd floor 1250 sq feet; Full finished basement has 800 sq foot family room plus 450 sq feet of storage, utilities and wood shop.
Property Details
Price:
$679,000
MLS #:
MRD12434118
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Address:
5251 N La Crosse Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Forest Glen
Neighborhood:
CHI – Forest Glen
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Jul 31, 2025
State:
IL
Finished Sq Ft:
3,400
ZIP:
60630
Year Built:
1926
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Parking Features
On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
HOA Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$6,478
Debra Dobbs is one of Chicago’s top realtors with more than 41 years in the real estate business.
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5251 N La Crosse Avenue
Chicago, IL
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