5231 N Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640

$1,276,100
4
BD
1
Full Bath
1
Half Bath

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Sold Price
$1,276,100
List Price
$1,150,000
Closing Date
Jun 23, 2026
MLS#
12593651
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Neighborhood
Lakewood - Balmoral
Days On Market
12

Property Description

Lovely home in wonderful Lakewood Balmoral! Walk in to the large enclosed front porch, surrounded by windows - perfect place to enjoy the outdoors from the inside, with your morning coffee, with puzzles and games, or with your neighbors to catch up at the end of the day. The welcoming entryway leads to a pretty living room and then to a full dining room, all full of vintage character and charm. Pass through the original pocket door to the newly renovated kitchen and great room, east facing and flooded with light from the walls of windows. In 2023 the powder room and kitchen were renovated, including new SubZero refrigerator, Viking oven, Bosch dishwasher; Shaker cabinetry, marble backsplash, Kohler fixtures; granite counters, and quartzite island counter. Step out to your beautiful newer deck and spacious backyard, which boasts a big, beautiful chicken named Grey, who can stay and be yours if you like! No garage, but plenty of room for one. Second floor has a large primary bedroom with multiple closets, and two more bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The third floor is an open, light-filled flex space; great as a huge bedroom, sitting room, office, exercise room, play area...Unfinished basement has laundry, mechanicals, and lots of room for storage and that wood shop you've always wanted. Location can't be beat! Live on a lovely, tree-lined street with easy access to the lakefront and two beaches, vibrant Andersonvile, public transportation, and DuSable lake Shore Drive. Peirce Elementary School district, Waldorf, Sacred Heart, and Rogers Park Montessori all close by.

Additional Information

School District
299
Elementary School
Peirce Elementary School Intl St
High School
Senn High School
Subdivision
Lakewood Balmoral
Corporate Limits
Chicago
Tax Year
2024
Tax Exemptions
Homeowner
Tax Amount
$16,239
Frequency
Not Applicable
Year Built
1904
Lot Dimensions
31.5 x 123
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer
Public Sewer
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Basement
Yes

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