$549,900

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5253 W Wrightwood Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60639

Name: 5253 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
Price: 549900 USD
Availability: InStock

New / MLS #12755220 / Single Family / Belmont Cragin

Listing information updated 9/12/2026 at 6:03am

BIG lovingly maintained updated and preserved brick bungalow with tons of intact vintage charm AND new kitchen & baths on tree lined street. 4 bedrooms (2 up, 2 main level), 3 full baths (1 on each floor), finished basement, 2.5 car garage. Beautiful bright front living room with original stained glass (restored) windows and decorative fireplace flanked by wood book cases with matching glass, vintage tile foyer entryway with coat closet, and large separate dining room with arched top glass door separating the entertaining space from the living quarters and kitchen. New kitchen (2022) features quartz countertops, imported tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and carefully designed cabinetry for smart efficient storage (including toe kick drawers) and adjacent breakfast nook and family room hang-out space. Rounding out the main level are two sizable bedrooms and a new full bathroom with shower and vanity. On the 2nd floor, this home has two large bedrooms and a spacious new bathroom with tub/shower combo and vanity. The full basement is finished with tile and drywall and has a laundry room with laundry sink, mini kitchen (cabinets, sink), one full bathroom, abundant storage space, and good ceiling height. Excellent natural light, original oak and maple hardwood flooring, original wood trim, new replacement windows, combination central AC/heat (upstairs) and radiant/boiler heat (throughout house), drain tile+sump, and newer (2023) tear-off roof (on house and garage). Sitting on a 30x125 (extra wide) lot, this home has a cute front yard with a mature magnolia tree, a large back yard space with tons of potential for gardening and entertaining, and an insulated heated 2.5-car garage with epoxy floors & party door, ready to host vehicles and parties & projects. Picturesquely located across from 3+ acre Cragin Park with brand new field house, walking paths, softball fields, soccer/football field, tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a playground with a wading/spray pad, and lots of programs for kids, idyllic 5253 W Wrightwood Ave balances historical charm and modern conveniences.

See it in person

Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday, September 13th, 2026 9/13/26

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Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Partial, Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters

Room Information

Living Room:

17x16 - Main

Dining Room:

15x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x13 - Main

Family Room:

12x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

19x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

Breakfast Room:

10x9 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

30x22 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

19x19 - Basement Level

Storage:

12x10 - Basement Level

Laundry:

10x5 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,246

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60639

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,Exterior Entry,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Partial, Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters

Living Room:

17x16 - Main

Dining Room:

15x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x13 - Main

Family Room:

12x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

19x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

17x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

Breakfast Room:

10x9 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

30x22 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

19x19 - Basement Level

Storage:

12x10 - Basement Level

Laundry:

10x5 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$8,246

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60639

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Listing Office Phone: 312.751.0300

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5253 W Wrightwood Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60639