$949,900

beds

baths

half bath

3,000

square ft

5842 N Nina Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60631

Contingent / MLS #12782800 / Single Family / Norwood Park

Listing information updated 10/20/2026 at 6:04am

An Old Norwood 1926 American four-square style home in the heart of Chicago's most coveted neighborhood. Sunny living room with a decorative fireplace, remarkable oak staircase, and formal dining room with an original oak coffered ceiling. Custom woodwork throughout the home. Updated custom kitchen with newer appliances. A fabulous first-floor family room is an exceptional size, offering tremendous character and versatility that encompasses a gas-start, wood-burning fireplace, additional dining space, and a newly updated powder room. The patio door leads to a "sanctuary-like" outdoor "Trex" deck space with a hot tub, a huge lot with an underground irrigation system, in-ground pathway LED lights, and a beautifully crafted, architecturally charming three-car garage with a storage loft. A second staircase in the family room leads to a finished basement with a bar, kitchenette, a full bathroom, Family room/ "Rec area", pool table room, and an additional bedroom or office. The second floor boasts four large, generous bedrooms (two bedrooms were combined into one, or make a five-bedroom layout on the second floor). Full second-floor laundry room and a primary bedroom with a stunning bathroom and walk-in closet. This home has zoned heating and air, newer soundproof windows and doors (2 years old), recent (2024) tear-off roof replacement, including garage and gutters. Steps to the highly rated Norwood Park School, Norwood Metra, and downtown Norwood's restaurants, library, and shops. This home is waiting for you to move in and enjoy.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,000

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x13

Dining Room:

15x15

Kitchen:

17x10

Family Room:

24x23

Primary Bedroom:

21x18

2nd Bedroom:

23x12

3rd Bedroom:

15x12

4th Bedroom:

12x10

Screened Porch:

23x10

Recreation Room:

22x14

Bedroom 5:

11x10

Second Laundry:

8x9

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,000

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60631

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Norwood Park Elementary School

Middle School:

Norwood Park Elementary School

High School:

Taft High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,000

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x13

Dining Room:

15x15

Kitchen:

17x10

Family Room:

24x23

Primary Bedroom:

21x18

2nd Bedroom:

23x12

3rd Bedroom:

15x12

4th Bedroom:

12x10

Screened Porch:

23x10

Recreation Room:

22x14

Bedroom 5:

11x10

Second Laundry:

8x9

Tax Amount:

$13,000

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60631

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Norwood Park Elementary School

Middle School:

Norwood Park Elementary School

High School:

Taft High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 773.250.0400

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