$680,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,400

square ft

5251 N La Crosse Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60630

Closed / MLS #12434118 / Single Family / Forest Glen

Listing information updated 9/15/2025 at 7:23pm

Welcome to this charming Chicago brick bungalow in sought-after and storybook Forest Glen. Step inside the sun-filled living room with original stained glass windows and woodwork, which leads to a large formal dining room with beautiful crown molding and arched doorways. The bright and airy kitchen was renovated in 2017 with quartz countertops, quality shaker soft-close cabinets, and a breakfast bar flowing into a spacious family room with glass doors opening onto the deck. White wainscoted walls and penny tiles add charm to the first floor's full bathroom. Two bedrooms on the first floor, extra-large primary suite on the second floor with two separate bathrooms and three large closets. BASEMENT: Full-finished basement completely gutted and remodeled with vinyl floors, a half bath, enormous storage room, wood workshop, and large laundry room. DECK: Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the multi-layered deck in this whimsical backyard with a gorgeous magnolia tree and lilac tree, which bloom every spring. Take a stroll on the forest preserve trail just a few blocks away in magical Forest Glen. PLUS: Refinished hardwood floors throughout the first floor, brand new hardwood on the second floor and in kitchen, new cedar fence 2020. Easy walk to Metra. Highly rated Beaubien Elementary and Taft High School. Dimensions: First floor 1250 sq feet; 2nd floor 1250 sq feet; Full finished basement has 800 sq foot family room plus 450 sq feet of storage, utilities and wood shop.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,400

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

15x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

25x21 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

30x22 - Lower Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,477

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,400

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

15x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

25x21 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

30x22 - Lower Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$6,477

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Chicago Northside Realty LLC

Listing Office Phone: 773.474.3137

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