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5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 12634186 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

Welcome home to 5009 W. Catalpa Ave. This exceptional 6+1 bedroom, 5-bathroom extra-wide residence is perfectly situated on a rare 50' x 150' lot in the heart of highly sought-after Forest Glen. Thoughtfully designed with refined finishes and grand proportions, this stunning three-story home offers a seamless blend of sophistication and everyday functionality. Soaring ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, and custom millwork define the expansive living spaces, creating an atmosphere of timeless elegance throughout. The chef's kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring premium Viking appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and handcrafted Amish cabinetry, all anchored by an oversized statement peninsula-perfect for gathering and entertaining. The main level includes a versatile bedroom or private office, ideal for today's modern lifestyle. Upstairs, the second level offers a luxurious retreat, complete with a sun-drenched lounge, a serene primary suite with heated bathroom floors, two generously sized bedrooms, an updated hall bath with heated floors, a dedicated laundry room, and a flexible fitness space. The top floor provides additional living versatility with more bedrooms, a full bath, and a dedicated office area. The fully finished lower level is ideal for extended living, featuring an additional bedroom, second kitchen, and a spa-inspired bath. Designed for both entertaining and relaxation, the home offers multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, including two second-level outdoor areas, a beautifully updated deck, and a custom brick patio-perfect for hosting or unwinding in style. The fenced backyard and professionally landscaped grounds create a true private oasis, complete with a heated pool. Additional highlights include a 2.5-car garage with EV charger, extra storage, and brand-new windows installed in April 2026. Perfectly positioned for convenience and lifestyle, this home is just steps from the North Branch Trail, forest preserves, and local parks, with easy access to the Metra for a quick commute to Union Station. Enjoy nearby neighborhood favorites including Whole Foods, Mariano's, Starbucks, and CorePower Yoga, along with award-winning schools, local dining, and shopping. Experience the charm of Forest Glen, known for its tree-lined streets and vibrant community traditions, including the Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July parade, and neighborhood block parties. This is more than a home-it's a rare opportunity to live beautifully in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods.

5009 W Catalpa Avenue, Chicago

$640,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12456805 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

OVER 3300 SQFT of Living Space including the basement. The Forest Glen House you have been waiting for! Tucked away in one of Chicago's most coveted enclaves, this enchanting mid-century stone Cape Cod home offers an extraordinary blend of timeless charm, thoughtful design, and serene natural surroundings. Located in the heart of the highly sought-after Forest Glen, this home sits on a lush, tree-lined lot adjacent directly to the Forest Glen Nature Preserve, offering a rare sense of seclusion and tranquility, right in the city. As you approach, the classic stone exterior evokes a sense of permanence and character, seamlessly blending with the canopy of mature trees that frame the property. Inside, the home opens to a sun-drenched living room, where large picture windows invite in soft natural light and frame picturesque views of the green surroundings with the fireplace adding warmth and ambiance. The kitchen is a true classic, with rich oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a custom tile backsplash. Adjacent is a formal dining space that flows effortlessly for gatherings, whether intimate or grand. Staying on the main level, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering comfortable accommodations for family or guests. At the heart of the home, the inviting family room exudes rustic charm, featuring a stunning stone fireplace, exposed wooden beams, and a built-in bar. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A set of doors leads from the family room to a curated outdoor patio, a private retreat ideal for enjoying a morning coffee or hosting under the stars. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful escape, complete with its own full bath, skylights for added brightness and views of the treetops beyond. The home also features a full unfinished basement with a third full bathroom, providing endless possibilities for additional living space, storage, or a custom build-out to suit your lifestyle. Completing the property is a 2.5-car detached garage situated along the alley, true to classic Chicago style, offering ample parking and storage. Surrounded by nature yet minutes from the city, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that feels like a private sanctuary, nestled within one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the Northwest Side. Discover the quiet beauty of Forest Glen. Where nature, character, and comfort converge. One mile distance from Highly Rated Sauganash and Farmsworth Elementary Schools and the excellent William Taft High School.

5533 N Forest Glen Avenue, Chicago

$565,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12401859 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

FOREST GLEN COMMUNITY! A RARE AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS EXCEPTIONAL ARCHITECTURALLY DISTINCTIVE BRICK ENGLISH TUDOR GEM! FILLED WITH NATURAL LIGHT THIS HOME OFFERS STUNNING VINTAGE ELEGANCE PLUS SMART MODERN UPDATES. MAIN FLOOR CONSISTS OF A SPACIOUS FOYER, COLOSSAL LIVING RM WITH FLOOR TO CEILING MANTLED BRICK WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE AND GORGEOUS BEVELLED GLASS FRENCH WINDOWS, GIANT FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW. PLASTER COVE CEILINGS, ORIGINAL WOOD TRIM, DOORS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. 2 EXTRA LARGE BEDROOMS (PRIMARY WITH WALK IN CLOSET). BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS MAPLE WOOD 42" CABINET KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, A GARDEN WINDOW AND A SEPARATE DESIGNATED AREA FOR A TABLE OVERSEES WELL LANDSCAPED FENCED YARD. NEUTRAL AND STYLISH UPDATED BATH. SECOND LEVEL FEATURES 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, POWDER ROOM AND ABUNDANT STORAGE IN UNFINISHED PORTION OF ATTIC. BASEMENT COMPLETE WITH PANELED RECREATIONAL ROOM, REMODELED BATH, UTILITY ROOM AND LAUNDRY. 1.5 CAR GARAGE. ROOF REPLACED ( 3/2012 ) WITH HIGH END SHINGLES WITH A 50 YEAR TRANSFERABLE COVERAGE. CHIMNEY WAS REBUILT IN 2009. MOST MAIN FLOOR MARVIN WINDOWS AND STORMS INSTALLED IN 2009. KITCHEN GARDEN WINDOW INSTALLED 2014. 2ND FLOOR WINDOWS-2014. NEW COPPER WATER SERVICE 06/25. HOME IS IDEALLY LOCATED TO SHOPPING - MARIANO'S, WHOLE FOODS, TARGET, STARBUCKS, METRA, PARK, I90/I94, SHORT DISTANCE TO BLUE LINE, O'HARE AND FOREST PRESERVE WITH BIKE/WALKING TRAILS...SOLD "AS-IS".

5228 N Laporte Avenue, Chicago

$840,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12356681 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

FOREST GLEN COMMUNITY!! SITUATED ON A LOW TRAFFIC TREE LINED BLOCK, THIS EXCEPTIONAL AND THOUGHTFULLY REDESIGNED HOME WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT IN 2015. A STUNNING SPACIOUS INTERIOR WITH ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL. THE HOME IS FILLED WITH NATURAL SUNLIGHT AND OFFERS A WIDE AND OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH TALL 9FT CEILINGS ON BOTH LEVELS. 1ST FLOOR CONSISTS OF A LARGE ENTRY FOYER WITH A STAINED GLASS WINDOW AND DOUBLE DOOR CLOSET. GRAND LIVING ROOM WITH RECESSED LIGHTING, AN ADJOINING DINING ROOM WITH A CHANDILIER BY "JONATHAN ADLER" (INCLUDED). DEEP CROWN MOLDING AND BUILT IN SPEAKERS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL. NEUTRAL AND STYLISH WHITE CABINET KITCHEN WITH ISLAND HAS SEATING, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, WHITE SUBWAY BACKSPLASH AND ALL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES-CONNECTS TO A FANTASTIC FAMILY ROOM ENHANCED WITH WALL TO WALL CUSTOM BUILT-IN BOOK SHELVES, GAS FIREPLACE AND DOUBLE SLIDER DOOR TO 16X11 DECK. MAIN FLOOR POWDER ROOM. A WROUGHT IRON/WOOD STAIRCASE LEADS TO 2ND FLOOR WITH 3 BEDROOMS, MODERN HALL BATH, WASHER/DRYER, AND PRIVATE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING AND MOLDING, A WALK-IN PROFESSIONALLY ORGANIZED HIS/HER CLOSET AND A LUXURIOUS SPA LIKE MARBLE TILE BATH WITH DOUBLE VANITY, LARGE WALK-IN SHOWER AND A SEPARATE JET SOAKING TUB. HARDWOOD FLOORS AND RECESSED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL BEDROOMS. SUPER LARGE CLOSETS. 44X22 BASEMENT PROVIDES FOR FUTURE EXPANSION WITH ROUGHED IN PLUMBING IN PLACE FOR A BATH. NEW SEWER TO STREET. 2 HEATING AND A/C UNITS. RING VIDEO DOOR BELL. NEST THERMOSTATS. 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ELECTRIC CHARGE STATION. FULLY FENCED YARD. HOME IS IDEALLY LOCATED TO BEAUBIEN SCHOOL, SHOPPING-MARRIANO'S, WHOLE FOODS, TARGET, STARBUCKS, METRA, PARK, I90/I94, A SHORT DISTANCE TO BLUE LINE, O'HARE AND FOREST PRESERVE BIKE/WALKING TRAILS. A PERFECT HOME FOR ENTERTAINING AND TODAY'S LIFESTYLE!

5263 N Laporte Avenue, Chicago

$605,379

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12339939 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

*HIGHEST AND BEST DUE 4/28 MONDAY AT 5PM!* BEAUTIFUL LOW TRAFFIC RESIDENTIAL STREET IN THE HEART OF FOREST GLEN! A RARE AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS EXCEPTIONAL SUN-FILLED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CAPE COD LOCATED 3 DOORS FROM THE FOREST PRESERVE. SPACIOUS INTERIOR OFFERS TRADITIONAL CHARM ENHANCED BY QUALITY UPDATES. MAIN FLOOR CONSISTS OF AN ENTRY FOYER, AN EXTRA LARGE LIVING ROOM. A CENTER HALL LEADS TO A LARGE BEDROOM, STYLISH UPDATED FULL BATH, FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH DOUBLE GLASS DOORS TO DECK AND A FULLY APPLIANCED EAT-IN WOOD CABINET KITCHEN WITH PANTRY. 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH LARGE WINDOWS AND DOOR WITH ACCESS TO DECK AND LOVELY OVERSIZED FENCED YARD. 2ND FLOOR OFFERS A SPACIOUS LANDING, AN OFFICE, BEDROOM PLUS PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH 2 CLOSETS (1 WALK-IN) AND A FULL SHOWER/TUB BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON BOTH LEVELS. STUNNING MODERN LOWER LEVEL RECREATION ROOM WITH RECESSED LIGHTING, WIDE VINYL PLANK FLOORING AND GREAT STORAGE. 1.5 CAR GARAGE. NEW FURNACE, A/C FLUE CAP AND CHIMNEY LINER-2019, NEW ROOF ON HOME-2023 (EXCEPT ON 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM), MAJORITY OF WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THROUGHOUT THE HOME-2021 (EXCEPT FOR PRIMARY BRM AND 2ND FLOOR BATH), CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX-2022, COMPLETELY RENOVATED LOWER LEVEL RECREATIONAL ROOM-2023, REFRIGERATOR/MICROWAVE AND STOVE-2022, DISHWASHER-2020, WASHING MACHINE-2019, EXTERIOR DOOR IN FAMILY ROOM + PATIO DOORS FROM DINING ROOM-2023. IDEALLY LOCATED TO SHOPS, METRA, PARK,SCHOOL,EXPRESSWAY AND FOREST PRESERVE WITH BIKE/WALKING TRAILS. A GEM!

5458 N Lamon Avenue, Chicago

$575,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12213389 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER FOREST GLEN! A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED, SUN-FILLED 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH BRICK ENGLISH GEM LOCATED ON A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENTIAL BLOCK. SPACIOUS INTERIOR OFFERS TRADITIONAL DETAIL/CHARM ENHANCED BY QUALITY UPGRADES. MAIN FLOOR CONSISTS OF AN ENTRY FOYER WHICH LEADS TO A LARGE LIVING ROOM. FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH CORNER BUILT-IN CHINA HUTCHES, 2 GENEROUS SIZE BEDROOMS AND A STYLISH NEWLY REMODELED WALK-IN SHOWER BATH WITH BENCH. STUNNING GOURMET EAT-IN CUSTOM CABINET KITCHEN, GRANITE COUNTERS AND IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HIGH END APPLIANCES INCLUDING A PANELED SUB ZERO REFRIGERATOR. MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH RECESSED LIGHTS . NEWER WINDOWS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, SOLID WOOD PANEL DOORS WITH GLASS HARDWARE AND CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS. CENTER STAIRCASE TO UPPER LEVEL PRIVATE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH A SPACIOUS WALK-IN CLOSET AND A LARGE LUXURIOUS SPA LIKE BATH WITH JACUZZI TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER AND DOUBLE VANITY. MODERN FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH RECREATIONAL ROOM HAS RECESSED LIGHTS, TILED FLOOR, VENTED GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS, BATHROOM, UTILITY AND LAUNDRY ROOM. 2 FURNACES AND 2 A/C UNITS. 13X11 DECK. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED OVERSIZED DEEP LOT WITH PRIVACY FENCE AT ALLEY AND EAST SIDE (11/2019) . ROOF TEAR-OFF-2012, DORMER ROOF REPLACED-2022, 2 CAR GARAGE. HOME IS IDEALLY LOCATED TO SHOPPING-MARIANO'S, WHOLE FOODS, TARGET, STARBUCKS, METRA, PARK, I90/I94, SHORT DISTANCE TO BLUE LINE, 0'HARE AND FOREST PRESERVE BIKE/WALKING TRAILS. AN OUTSTANDING, MUST SEE HOME!

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