5253 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago IL 60639
$524,900

5253 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago IL 60639

$524,900
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Cragin Detached Single

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Property Description

BIG lovingly maintained updated and preserved brick bungalow with tons of intact vintage charm AND new kitchen & baths on tree lined street. 4 bedrooms (2 up, 2 main level), 3 full baths (1 on each floor), finished basement, 2.5 car garage. Beautiful bright front living room with original stained glass (restored) windows and decorative fireplace flanked by wood book cases with matching glass, vintage tile foyer entryway with coat closet, and large separate dining room with arched top glass door separating the entertaining space from the living quarters and kitchen. New kitchen (2022) features quartz countertops, imported tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and carefully designed cabinetry for smart efficient storage (including toe kick drawers) and adjacent breakfast nook and family room hang-out space. Rounding out the main level are two sizable bedrooms and a new full bathroom with shower and vanity. On the 2nd floor, this home has two large bedrooms and a spacious new bathroom with tub/shower combo and vanity. The full basement is finished with tile and drywall and has a laundry room with laundry sink, mini kitchen (cabinets, sink), one full bathroom, abundant storage space, and good ceiling height. Excellent natural light, original oak and maple hardwood flooring, original wood trim, new replacement windows, combination central AC/heat (upstairs) and radiant/boiler heat (throughout house), drain tile+sump, and newer (2023) tear-off roof (on house and garage). Sitting on a 30x125 (extra wide) lot, this home has a cute front yard with a mature magnolia tree, a large back yard space with tons of potential for gardening and entertaining, and an insulated heated 2.5-car garage with epoxy floors & party door, ready to host vehicles and parties & projects. Picturesquely located across from 3+ acre Cragin Park with brand new field house, walking paths, softball fields, soccer/football field, tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a playground with a wading/spray pad, and lots of programs for kids, idyllic 5253 W Wrightwood Ave balances historical charm and modern conveniences.

Features & Information

Key Details
  • List Price $524,900
  • Property Taxes $8,247
  • Square Feet 0
  • Year Built 1926
  • Status Price Change
  • Market Time 13

Rooms
  • Total Rooms 11
  • Number of Bedrooms 4
  • Number of Bathrooms 3

  • Primary Bedroom
  • Room Size 20X15
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Primary Bathroom None

  • Bedroom 2
  • Room Size 19X15
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Bedroom 3
  • Room Size 17X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Bedroom 4
  • Room Size 13X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Living Room
  • Room Size 17X16
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Family Room
  • Room Size 12X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Dining Room
  • Room Size 15X12
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Kitchen
  • Room Size 13X13
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

Additional Rooms

  • Breakfast Room
  • Room Size 10X9
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Recreation Room
  • Room Size 30X22
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Tile

  • Bonus Room
  • Room Size 19X19
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Tile

  • Storage
  • Room Size 12X10
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Tile

  • Laundry
  • Room Size 10X5
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Other

Interior Features

  • Appliances
  • Appliances Included Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heating Type Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Air Conditioning Central Air, Partial, Window Unit(s)

  • Fireplace
  • # of Fireplaces 1
  • Type of Fireplace Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Building Information
  • Age of Building 91-100 Years
  • Exposure North,South,East,West
  • Recent Rehab Yes
  • Rehab Year 2022

  • Parking
  • # of Cars 2.5

Location
  • County Cook
  • Township Jefferson
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property Wrightwood (1-way E), W Of Laramie; Long, N Or S To Wrightwood, E On Wrightwood, Across From Cragin Park

  • Schools
  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District: 299

  • Property Taxes
  • Tax 8246.68
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 13283210030000

  • Lot Information
  • Lot Size Oversized Chicago Lot

Listed by Michelle Liffick for Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

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