Sold630d on market
5257 N Olcott Ave
Chicago, IL, 60656 • Oriole Park • Cook County
$350,000
$243/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,440Sqft
0.11 acLot
1944Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1944 · 82 years of history
1.5-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 630 days ago · 3 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
630 days on market
Established listing
$243/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1944
Lovingly cared for by longtime homeowners, this brick 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home sits on a corner lot in the tree-lined streets of Oriole Park. What a fantastic yard for outdoor fun! A beautiful oak staircase takes you up to Two spacious bedrooms w/hardwood floors & good closet space. The first floor includes a 3rd bedroom w/hardwood floors, full bath, separate living & dining rooms w/beautiful hardwood floors under the carpeting & a galley kitchen. MUST SEE full width rear addition (@ 15 x 22) off kitchen & dining room that offers so many options...currently used as a breakfast room, home office & family room. Another great option is an entire 15 x 22 Primary En-suite or design your new kitchen/great room. All NEW or newer custom thermal-pane windows that match the interior lwoodwork. Full high & dry unfinished basement ideal for home expansion/more living space with 3/4 bath plumbing, laundry, workshop & utilities. New GFA/CA systems, HW tank 2018 & 1.5 car garage (built 2013) located off street. EZ access to ALL the shopping & restaurants that Harlem & Foster has to offer including the CTA Blueline stop & 90/94 expressway just a few blocks away. No busy streets to cross on your short walk to Oriole Park Grammar School. Hurry...won't last!!! Sold As-is.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights tree-lined streets, spacious bedrooms, and home office as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,182/month
Principal & Interest$1,716
Property Tax$350
Insurance$117
Down payment20% ($70,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $280,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1944
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,826 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1944
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1.5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot4,826 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodOriole Park
Annual tax$5,932
Parcel1212219001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Replacement Windows
Workshop
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Sink
Windows
Replacement Windows
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/DrapesInsulated Windows)
Bedroom2
Second11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/DrapesInsulated Windows)
Bedroom3
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/DrapesInsulated Windows)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market630
Est. value$491,800
Est. rent$3,177/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$243
On marketJun 14, 2024
PostedJun 14, 2024
Last sold$350,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 23, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60656
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 18, 2024Sold$350,000$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2024Contingent$349,900$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 14, 2024Listed For Sale$349,900$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$350,000
Jul 18, 2024•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$349,900
Jun 21, 2024•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,900
Jun 14, 2024•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$6,126$35,000
Apr 10, 2022$5,933$35,000
Apr 10, 2021$5,833$35,000
Apr 10, 2020$5,955$32,315
Apr 10, 2019$5,894$35,511
Apr 10, 2018$6,161$37,371
Apr 10, 2017$4,300$26,050
Apr 10, 2016$4,360$26,050
Apr 10, 2015$4,201$27,422
Apr 10, 2014$3,364$22,533
Apr 10, 2013$3,885$25,867
Apr 10, 2012$3,874$25,867
Apr 10, 2011$4,287$29,823
Apr 10, 2010$3,867$29,823
Apr 10, 2009$3,711$30,917
Apr 10, 2008$3,814$34,646
Apr 10, 2007$3,447$34,646
Apr 10, 2006$3,089$34,646
Apr 10, 2005$3,273$25,428
Apr 10, 2004$3,199$25,428
Apr 10, 2003$3,083$25,428
Apr 10, 2002$3,429$20,908
Apr 10, 2001$3,270$20,908
Apr 10, 2000$2,905$20,908
Apr 10, 1999$2,905$17,120
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