$389,900

beds

bath

half bath

1,610

square ft

5228 N Ludlam Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60630

New / MLS #12750441 / Single Family / Jefferson Park

Listing information updated 9/20/2026 at 6:23pm

***MULTIPLE OFFERS*** Highest & Best due by 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 22nd. NO Escalation Clauses. NO love letters. Charm, character, and a truly special garden await in this classic Jefferson Park home! From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch, picket fence, and lush landscaping set this home apart. Step inside to find wonderful vintage details including original woodwork, hardwood floors and classic subway tile. The main level offers a spacious living room and dining room, large kitchen with cabinets galore, bedroom, full bath, and a versatile bonus room perfect for an office, pantry, or playroom. An enclosed back porch provides a convenient mudroom and additional everyday space. Upstairs you'll find two ample-sized bedrooms, a family room, half bath, and an abundance of closet space. The finished basement adds even more living space and features an extensive flood-control system with French drain tile, sump pump, and battery backup. Outside is where this property truly shines. The beautifully established yard is filled with perennials and native plants, creating a peaceful retreat and a gardener's and birdwatcher's dream. All this in a convenient Jefferson Park location with easy access to the Kennedy, CTA Blue Line, Metra, buses, parks, shopping, and dining. Filled with vintage charm and possibilities, this special home is ready for its next chapter. This lovingly maintained home is to be sold as-is condition.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Dutch Colonial

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

1.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,610

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x11 - Main

Dining Room:

12x11 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

12x11 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x10 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

24x20 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

11x10 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

18x6 - Main Level

Sun Room:

13x6 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,244

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Farnsworth Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

William Howard Taft High School

Architecture Style:

Dutch Colonial

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

1.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,610

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x11 - Main

Dining Room:

12x11 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

12x11 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x10 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

24x20 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

11x10 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

18x6 - Main Level

Sun Room:

13x6 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$6,244

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Farnsworth Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

William Howard Taft High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 773.775.1855

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5228 N Ludlam Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 is a single family home currently listed at $389,900. 5228 N Ludlam Avenue features 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since September 16th, 2026 and was built in 1923. Nearby schools include Farnsworth Elementary School and William Howard Taft High School. The nearest transit stops include Jefferson Park CTA Blue line and Jefferson Park Metra Metra Union Pacific Northwest line.