5355 N. St. Louis Ave.
Location, location, location. This charming extended Chicago bungalow nestled in the heart of North Park can be your forever home. A light and airy feel flows throughout this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom single family home complete with modern upgrades. An accessory dwelling unit in the basement serves as a guesthouse, short-term rental or in-law suite. Enterprise grade technology infrastructure coupled with Smart Home automation makes working, schooling and playing from home a breeze. The home is perfectly situated for buyer's wanting an urban location with ample access to nature. The neighborhood boasts more than 100 acres of green space, easy access to miles of trails, and is within minutes of Chicago's lakefront. Perfect for those with an active lifestyle. There are a number of excellent schools within 1 mile including Peterson Elementary and Northside College Preparatory and two college campuses at your doorstep. Contact us today to schedule your private tour!
$519,000
SOLD
Second Floor
472 sq.ft
Carpeted Throughout
Accessory Dwelling/Basement
1497.81 Sq.ft.
Wood laminate Kitchen & Painted Cement Floors
Patio & Garage
Smart Home Technology
What is a Smart Home?
No, it won't cook you dinner, at least not yet. It is a home that can assist with daily activities with the help of automation/technology adding security, convenience and comfort to your daily life.
Examples of devices that communicate on a home network include lighting, temperature control, security systems, sound systems, TVs, and so much more.
This home is equipped with an enterprise grade infrastructure:
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Fortinet next gen firewall, switching and access points
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Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) gigabit ethernet, IoT support BLE ZigBee
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Private cloud local storage, NAS
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Ring surveillance and security features in addition to ADT wired services
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Ecobee Smart Thermostat
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Alexa
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Installed by 12M
Property Details
GENERAL
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Taxes: $6,751 (2019)
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Type: Single Family, Extended Bungalow
ROOMS
bathrooms
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Total Bathrooms: 3
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Full Bathrooms: 3
bedrooms
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Total Bedrooms: 5
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Bedroom 1: 14 x 10’5”, Main Level
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Bedroom 2: 12 x 10’5”, Main Level
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Bedroom 3: 29 x 14’8”, 2nd Level
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Bedroom 4: 14 x 10, 2nd Level
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Bedroom 5: 10’6” x 12, Accessory Dwelling/Basement
other rooms
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Living Room: 17 x 18, Main Level
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Family Room: 11 x 9’6”, Main Level
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Kitchen: 24 x 6, Main Level
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Dining Room: 16 x 12, Main Level
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Accessory Dwelling Combined Living & Dining: 29 x 17, Basement
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Accessory Dwelling Kitchen: 24 x 10, Basement
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Laundry Room: 14 x 12, Basement
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Laundry Room: 6 x 5, 2nd Floor
PARKING
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Garage: Detached 2-car
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Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s), Backyard access door
LOCATION
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County: Cook
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Nearest Intersection: Balmoral & St. Louis
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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School District: 299
HEATING & COOLING
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Cooling Type: 5 Window/Wall Units
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Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water/Steam
STRUCTURAL INFORMATION
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Square Feet: 3,730 sf
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Dimensions: 30 x 124.35
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Year Built: 1925
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Foundation: Concrete
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Exterior Walls: Brick
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Gutters & Downspouts: Aluminum
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Windows: Double Hung
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Fireplaces: none
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Patio: Brick Pavers
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Walls: Plaster
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Doors: Solid Core
About the Area & Comments from North Park Neighbors
"I moved to North park from Oak Park for more affordable taxes. I have that plus plenty of parks, great neighbors, restaurants and easy access to transportation. I want to grow old here" (-Elizabeth)
Great Schools.
There are a number of fantastic schools within a 1 mile radius of the home:
Mary G. Peterson Elementary, Mather High School, Northside College Preparatory, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center
For detailed information visit https://schoolinfo.cps.edu/schoolprofile/FindaSchool.aspx
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Greenspace & Outdoor Activities
Best described as an urban area with an extensive natural infrastructure. There are a plethora of parks, wooded areas and walking/biking trails. With the exception of the lakefront trail (3.7m) all are within a 2 mile radius.
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Parks: Peterson, Gompers, Hollywood, River, Eugene, Legion, Horner
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Woods: LaBagh, Forest Glen, Caldwell, North Park Village Nature Ctr
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Trails: North Branch, North Shore Channel, Skokie Valle, Lake Front
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Shopping & Restaurants in Walking Distance
Whole Foods, Tony's, Jewel, Aldi, Marino's (to name a few), not to mention numerous ethnic markets.
In the mood to eat out? Your taste buds will most certainly be satisfied by one of several restaurants within blocks of your new home.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g35805-zfn15565778-Chicago_Illinois.html
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Welcoming
The sense of community in the neighborhood unmatched. In addition to it's residents, community organizations help stabilize, preserve, and revitalize.
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The Chicago North Park Chamber of Commerce
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Hollywood North Park Community Association
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American Youth Soccer Organization
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North Park Friendship Center/Food Pantry
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Parent Teachers Associations
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Safety & Public Services
North Park is safer than 84% of the cities in Illinois (https://www.areavibes.com/chicago-il/north+park/crime/)
Access to the Chicago Brown Line is within walking distance (7 blocks away),
There are two public libraries within a 2mile radius of the home,
Access to the CTA bus stops within 2 blocks of the home.
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We feel like we live in the best of both a small town and large city. We can walk everywhere we need to go, know many families from our neighborhood schoos, and use the cultural resources of the two universities. (-Christine)
"The diversity for one. The easy accessibility to everything I need. Also, all the parks & all the different types of schools around. All the restaurant options. I love it here" (-Rocio)
"It's extremely green and nature-y for a city neighborhood - best of all worlds. Its crazy how much beautiful space we have access to within easy walking distance in our neighborhood. I regularly see actual wildlife from my own windows."(-Myriam)
"An overwhelimg number of people who live here are kind, considerate and respectful. We care about each other" (-Dorothy)
"....we can do most of our shopping on foot, great access to other neighborhoods, bus to the lake, biking on the trails, so many parks, 10 minute walk to the brown line, people are great, libraries, safe and truly feel part of a community." (-Sara)
"Much safer than my previous neighborhood, and better schools" (-Kimberly)
Contact Us Today to Schedule A Private Tour
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