5053 W Potomac Avenue, Chicago IL 60651
$399,900

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Property Description

Classic jumbo red brick bungalow offering 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a full second-story addition, pairing distinctive architectural character with generous space across three levels. Intricate ceiling trim gives the living and dining rooms a memorable focal point, while first-floor hardwood floors, freshly sanded and stained in light walnut, complement the home's classic appeal. The living and dining areas offer space for everyday gatherings and entertaining. In the kitchen, new stainless steel appliances include a French-door refrigerator. Updated bathrooms feature modern black fixtures. With five bedrooms, the home offers flexibility to arrange sleeping and work spaces to suit your needs. A full, partially finished basement extends the usable space, with two additional rooms for storage or potential office use. A new rear staircase serves both back doors. Set on a 35-foot-wide lot, the property includes a detached 2.5-car garage with a party door, plus a parking pad, providing three total parking spaces in the backyard. Across the street, 18.7-acre La Follette Park adds a wide range of recreation options close to home. Enjoy an indoor pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, an artificial-turf athletic field for football or soccer, playgrounds, and a water play area. From its detailed ceilings and refinished floors to its expanded layout and convenient parking, this bungalow brings together character, practical updates, and room to make the space your own.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $399,900
  • Property Taxes $4,236
  • Square Feet 0
  • Year Built 1923
  • Status Active
  • Market Time 8

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 8
  • Number of Bedrooms 5
  • Number of Bathrooms 2.1
  • Primary Bedroom

  • Room Size 22X10
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl
  • Primary Bathroom None
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 11X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 23X17
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 18X16
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Dining Room

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

  • Room Size 18X12
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl

Additional Rooms

  • Other Room

  • Room Size 17X10
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl

Interior Features

  • Appliances

  • Appliances Included Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Gas
  • Air Conditioning Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace

  • # of Fireplaces 1
  • Type of Fireplace Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Exposure North,Park
  • Recent Rehab Yes
  • Rehab Year 2026
  • Parking

  • # of Cars 3

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township Jefferson
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property North From Division St On Laramie, East On Potomac To Property
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 4235.92
  • Tax Year 2023
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior,Other
  • Parcel Identification Number 16042190400000
  • Lot Information

  • Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre

Listed by Nayibe Garces for Prello Realty | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 11/12/2026 10:02 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 North Austin

A diverse neighborhood of wide streets and single-family homes, North Austin is anchored by beautifully landscaped parks and recreation facilities. Long rows of brick bungalows and wood-frame houses epitomize North Austin, which has a limited amount of commercial business and nightlife. Instead, this west side Chicago community loves its tranquility and undeveloped nature. Public parks and playlots cover acres of neighborhood land with greenery, athletic fields, tennis and volleyball courts, jogging and walking paths, playground equipment and even an outdoor swimming pool. The indoor park facilities provide North Austin residents with gyms, meeting rooms and an auditorium.

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