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Single family home for sale at 5228 N Ludlam Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 | MLS# 12750441 | Listing updated on 2026-09-23
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$389,900

Monthly Est:$1,941

  • Beds Icon3 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,610sqft

5228 N Ludlam Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

$1,941/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1923

  • $-- HOA

  • -- sqft lot

  • $242/sq.ft

Description

***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.

  • Houzeo last checked: 10 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: September 23, 2026 at 4:08 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Kristi Roque | Baird & Warner (773) 775-1855
  • Source: MRED MLS-IL | MLS#: 12750441 MRED MLS-IL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Cook County

  • City

    Chicago

  • Neighborhood

    Jefferson Park

  • Year Built

    1923

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,610 sqft

  • Lot Size

    -- sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MRED MLS

  • MLS Number

    12750441

  • MLS Status

    Contingent

  • Days on Market

    24

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 2

  • Office

    Level: Main

    Area: 120.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12X10

  • Recreation Room

    Level: Basement

    Area: 480.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 24X20

  • Bonus Room

    Level: Basement

    Area: 110.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11X10

  • Screened Porch

    Level: Main

    Area: 108.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 18X6

  • Sun Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 78.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X6

  • Foyer

    Level: Main

    Area: 24.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 6X4

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Second

    Area: 195.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 15X13

  • Bedroom 3

    Level: Main

    Area: 110.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11X10

  • Dining Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 132.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12X11

  • Family Room

    Level: Second

    Area: 132.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12X11

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 156.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X12

  • Laundry

    Level: Basement

    Area: 180.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 18X10

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 143.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X11

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Second

    Area: 144.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12X12

Interior

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Interior Features

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

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Laminate

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1923

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Vinyl Siding

  • Architectural Style

    Dutch Colonial

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Finished, Full

  • Water Source

    Lake Michigan, Public

  • Parking Features

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

Other Features

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Patio, Screened

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/23/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12750441

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$389,900

$242/sqft

09/16/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12750441

Listed for Sale

$389,900

$242/sqft

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