5873 North Forest Glen, Chicago IL 60646
Property Description
Sauganash Rare Find! Stunningly beautiful 4 bedroom English Manor home with long gated side drive and wrought iron fencing nestled on two huge lots. The property includes beautiful gardens, a park-like yard with lovely mature landscaping, a rock garden, two patio areas and a pool. All has been professionally landscaped with custom moonlighting and up lighting making it look beautiful night and day. Underground sprinkler system keeps all this looking its best. Year round you are surrounded by nature's beauty, as it truly is a one of a kind private retreat within city limits! Beautiful architectural features abound inside. Solid wood doors and trim, oak floors, elegant cove ceilings, lovely palladian windows, and wainscoting with custom paint finishes all add to the charm. Grand covered portico entry. Inviting marble entry foyer with double French doors that open to an expansive, sun-drenched living room featuring a mantled gas fireplace and an adjoining main-level home office. Banquet size formal dining room with wood beam ceiling. If you love to entertain , this home is for you. Cook's delight! The remodeled gourmet kitchen has been thoughtfully expanded to include a large island with seating, a sunny breakfast room, and a truly spectacular first-floor family room with cathedral ceilings, a second gas fireplace and sun-filled windows that view the beautiful grounds! This kitchen is where beauty truly meets function! Ample cabinetry and drawers, all newer stainless appliances including two dishwashers, a built-in oven with a warming drawer, custom hood over the cooktop, two sinks (one with a purified water spigot), and a veggie sink in the island. A wonderful place to cook, relax or entertain! The added mudroom and new back entryway provide easy access to a covered patio with a BBQ, the garage, the yard, and in ground pool. Convenient first floor powder room. A gracious open stairway with a palladian window landing, leads to an elegant master suite with a spa-like bath featuring a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and built-in storage cabinets. Nice-size second bedroom and full guest bath. The third and fourth bedrooms are tandem creating a lovely sitting area that views the yard. Sharp black and white second bathroom features a rain shower with a white subway tile surround. Also expanded, the finished lower level features a second family room, wet bar, powder room, storage galore, utility and laundry areas, and a large, temperature controlled wine cellar! So many updates: including a new tear-off roof in 2023 with MasterShield gutter guards, a freshly decorated interior in 2026, a new 2025 Space Pack AC and heat system with three zone AC and two boilers, and an internet-controlled garage, cameras, security system and electronic gate access. The electrical system was upgraded to 200 Amp electric, and all wiring was done in 88. There is something so truly special about this home, it is a rare opportunity to own one of Sauganash's most beautiful signature homes on one of the most spectacular properties. Two lots with separate PIN numbers, 13033110230000 and 13033110240000, total 15,875 sq ft. together. Must see!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,799,900
- Property Taxes $18,195
- Square Feet 4153
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $433.40
- Year Built 1927
- Parking Type Garage
- Status New
Rooms
- Total Rooms 11
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 16X15
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 12X13
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 12X11
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Living Room
- Room Size 16X24
- Floor Level Main Level
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Family Room
- Room Size 19X22
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 14X14
- Floor Level Main Level
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Kitchen
- Room Size 25X19
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Breakfast Rm
- Additional Room Size 11X10
- Additional Room Level Basement
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
- Additional Room Size 40X19
- Additional Room Level Basement
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 91-100 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
Location
- County Cook
- Township Jefferson
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property Peterson Ave. To Forest Glen Ave South To 5873
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- School Name Sauganash Elementary Scho
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
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Property Taxes
- Tax 18195
- Tax Year 2024
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 13033110230000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 55 X 123 X 66 X 159
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Compass | Phone: 847.616.9910
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 3/27/2026 9:02 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Explore Sauganash
A close-knit residential community with large, gracious homes situated near parks and forest preserves, Sauganash is one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods for peace and quiet, without straying too far from city life. Sauganash is truly a refreshing respite from the congested and noisy streets that typify a busy metropolis like Chicago. Miles of woodland, mountain biking trails, flora and fauna are all at your disposal, just around the corner from your front door. Of course, the neighborhood blocks are much less rustic than the surrounding wildness. Manicured, sidewalk-lined lanes house beautiful English Tudors, Cape Cods, Georgian architecture and brick bungalow-style residences. Plus, the commercial corridors that cut through Sauganash supply residents with an assortment of shopping, dining and convenient services.
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