$449,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,131

square ft

5325 S Catherine Avenue

Countryside, Illinois 60525

Contingent / MLS #12600868 / Single Family / Countryside

Listing information updated 3/29/2026 at 5:43pm

Charming ranch sits in Countryside, but in the La Grange school district with highly rated Spring Avenue Elementary and William F Gurrie Middle School - just a block away! Enjoy lower taxes on this brick ranch with hardwood floors on the main level. Generous living room with picture window brings in tons of natural light! Updated, eat in kitchen with maple cabinets and corian counters and some new appliances (refrigerator 2025, dishwasher 2026) and view out big, bright window to the front yard. Two side by side recently enhanced adjacent baths introduce potential opportunity to reconfigure for an en suite and additional shower/tub, or can be left and enjoyed as-is. Full basement with luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout doubles the homes' size by adding a large recreation area and second living space, generous walk-in pantry/storage closet, office or basement bedroom (no egress), and laundry room with storage. Fully fenced backyard faces east, keeping cooler during hot afternoons. Deck refinished 2025. Cement fire pit added and new landscaping 2025. Newly painted storage shed included. Roof 2015, HVAC 2015, Hot water heater 2015, Sump pump w/back up 2023, blinds 2023. This location is A++! Walk to elementary and middle school, walk to shopping (Jewel, TJ Maxx, etc!), close to expressways, train and all that downtown La Grange and Countryside has to offer for dining and entertainment!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,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:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,131

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1412

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x15 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

25x23 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

14x11 - Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,440

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60525

City:

Countryside

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

105, 204

Elementary School:

Spring Ave Elementary School

Middle School:

Wm F Gurrie Middle School

High School:

Lyons Twp High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,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:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,131

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1412

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x15 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

25x23 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

14x11 - Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$5,440

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60525

City:

Countryside

County:

Cook

School District(s):

105, 204

Elementary School:

Spring Ave Elementary School

Middle School:

Wm F Gurrie Middle School

High School:

Lyons Twp High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 708.246.0500

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