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Chicago,IL 60638
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,548 sqft
Price per Sqft $185
MLS Listing ID 12335981
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1953
Annual Tax Amount $6,933
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 40X125
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Rarely available, this expansive 2-story home with a full finished basement and a concrete side driveway is a true gem in Garfield Ridge! Developed with a major second-story and family room addition in 2007, and stunningly remodeled in 2025, this home offers the best of timeless construction and modern luxury. Step inside to soaring 9- and 10-foot ceilings on main floor, raised ceilings upstairs, rich hardwood floors across both the main and second levels, and a bright, open floor plan. The gorgeous 2025 custom kitchen features a massive island, elegant white cabinetry, and new high-end appliances, seamlessly flowing into the dining area and oversized family room. From there, step out to a covered back porch complete with a beautiful outdoor wood fireplace (built Fall 2024) - perfect for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, you'll find a luxurious master suite with a spa-like bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, a soaking tub, double vanity, and heated floors. A second upstairs bathroom boasts a custom walk-in shower and vanity, plus a conveniently located upstairs laundry closet with a new stackable washer and dryer. The finished basement is equally impressive, offering a wet bar, a large recreation room, a 2021 full bath,a 2023 custom laundry area, and a dedicated canning room - ideal for hobbies or extra storage. An additional bedroom in the basement and a main-level office provide versatility for today's lifestyle. Other features include Pella custom windows/doors, solid wood interior doors, statement staircase & banisters, tall baseboards and trim, 2025 designer lighting throughout, fresh 2025 paint, two separate heating and cooling systems, and a 2007-built garage. The fully fenced backyard even includes an additional parking space accessible from the alley! Every update was done for the owners' personal enjoyment - no corners cut, no flip job - just true pride of ownership throughout. All types of financing welcome! If you're looking for a huge, high-quality home in a fantastic Garfield Ridge location, this one checks all the boxes.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Chi - Garfield Ridge
Rooms
Basement Finished,Full
Interior
Interior Features Wet Bar,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Dining Combo,Granite Counters,Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air,Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Gas Starter
Equipment CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Humidifier
Laundry Upper Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Multiple Locations,Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Brick, Yes
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Brick
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Kinzie Elementary School
High Schools Kennedy High School
School District 299 ,299, 299
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None