5253 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60639

$549,900
4
BD
3
Full Baths

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List Price
$549,900
MLS#
12755220
Status
NEW
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Neighborhood
Cragin
Days On Market
1

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.

Additional Information

School District
299
Corporate Limits
Chicago
Tax Year
2025
Tax Exemptions
Homeowner
Tax Amount
$8,246
Frequency
Not Applicable
Year Built
1926
Exposure
North, South, East, West
Lot Dimensions
30X124
Lot Size Range
Oversized Chicago Lot
Garage Spaces
2.5
Parking Spaces
2.5
Parking Details
Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Partial, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
Interior Fireplaces
1
Full Baths
3
Basement
Yes

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