$679,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,450

square ft

5051 W Balmoral Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60630

Closed / MLS #11956045 / Single Family / Forest Glen

Listing information updated 1/10/2025 at 3:15pm

A Timeless Classic in sought-after Forest Glen. Fabulous 1931 English Tudor was built in an era when quality was paramount! This distinguished all-brick, slate roof home sits upon a 7,500 sq. ft. corner lot. Lovingly restored and updated; this expansive 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home boasts over 3,450 sq. ft. of charm! The first level features a stately traditional stone and brick wood-burning fireplace, custom millwork, hardwood flooring, a charming family room, a formal dining room, an updated full bath, and crown molding. 1st-floor master bedroom, 2nd first-level bedroom which can easily be converted to a convenient home office. Eat-in kitchen with 42-inch custom cabinetry, ample counter space, and easy walk-out to sun-drenched screened-in porch! 2nd level allows for an additional family room loft along with 3 additional bedrooms all with custom storage space and plenty of closets. An extra storage feature of 2 custom cedar closets and custom-built wainscotting in the upstairs bath. The lower level basement offers its 6th bedroom and full bath. Enjoy the home's 2nd fireplace, custom-designed family room/game room, and wet bar! Tons of storage, a large work/tool room, a laundry room, and a convenient walk-out door to the backyard. Enormous backyard, professionally landscaped filled with perennial gardens, mature trees, custom Koi pond, and vegetable gardening area, Underground sprinklers/irrigation system. 2 car garage. All mechanics have been meticulously maintained. Dual-zoned HVAC systems, New central air, New roofing, New Water Heater, updated plumbing, and electrical. Enjoy all that Forest Glen has to offer: Walking distance to forest preserves, hiking, and bike trails! Walk to Metra, easy access to the Kennedy and Edens, Jefferson Park station, restaurants, and shopping. Award-winning schools and beautiful parks!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Tudor

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,450

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features

External Features:

Porch Screened

Room Information

Living Room:

25x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

30x27 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x11 - Second

Bedroom 5:

21x13 - Second Level

Bedroom 6:

14x11 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

19x9 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

23x13 - Second Level

Laundry:

10x7 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,451

Tax Year:

2021

Location

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Beaubien Elementary School

Middle School:

Beaubien Elementary School

High School:

Taft High School

Architecture Style:

Tudor

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Slate

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,450

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features

External Features:

Porch Screened

Living Room:

25x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

30x27 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x11 - Second

Bedroom 5:

21x13 - Second Level

Bedroom 6:

14x11 - Basement Level

Screened Porch:

19x9 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

23x13 - Second Level

Laundry:

10x7 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$8,451

Tax Year:

2021

Zip Code:

60630

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Beaubien Elementary School

Middle School:

Beaubien Elementary School

High School:

Taft High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 312.319.3300

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