$1,750,000
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,943 SqFt
0.10 Acre Lot
4,303 Sqft Lot
Status Active
Property Type Single Family Residence
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood
Days on Website 73

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$1,750,000 – 5238 N Wayne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

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Description

Discover timeless elegance blended with modern sophistication in this stunning dream home, nestled in the heart of Lakewood/Balmoral. Boasting 6 bedrooms and 4.1 baths, this exquisitely designed residence features an open floor plan, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling, see-through fireplace creates a graceful division between the living room and the formal dining area. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, complete with premium appliances, a 10-foot island, quartz countertops, and a spacious Butler’s pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the expansive family room offers additional dining space and cozy sectional seating. On the second level, you’ll find 4 generously sized bedrooms, 3 luxurious bathrooms and one of 2 laundry rooms. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet with custom shelving and a spa-inspired bath with double sinks, quartz counters, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. The second and third bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while the fourth bedroom enjoys access to another full bath.The fully finished lower level is an entertainer’s delight, offering heated floors, a large recreation room with a wet bar, two additional bedrooms, a massive walk-in closet, a fourth full bath, lots of storage, and the second laundry room. Set on an oversized 35×123 lot, the beautifully landscaped yard features a blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Finishing off this exceptional property is a 2-car garage with additional storage. Ideally located near top-rated schools, including Peirce Elementary (Level 1+ CPS), Rogers Park Montessori, and Lycee Francais, and within walking distance to Montrose Beach, Andersonville’s vibrant shopping and dining scene, the lakefront, and convenient transportation options. Tech-savvy dream: Fully wired with ethernet in every room, plus fiber-optic ready. Lightning-fast connectivity meets modern living.

Property Details and Features

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: “Range”, “Microwave”, “Dishwasher”, “High End Refrigerator”, “Bar Fridge”, “Disposal”, “Stainless Steel Appliance(s)”

Basement

  • “Full”
  • “English”
  • Finished

Bathrooms

  • 4 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms total

Building

  • Area: 3943
  • Architectural Style: “Traditional”
  • Built in 1901
  • Rebuilt: Yes

Cooling

  • “Central Air”

Accessibility Features

  • No

Exterior Features

  • Features: “Brick Paver Patio”, “Storms/Screens”

Fireplaces

  • 1 fireplace
  • Location: Living Room

Garage

  • 2 spaces
  • Onsite
  • Ownership: Owned
  • Type: Detached

Heating

  • “Natural Gas”
  • “Forced Air”
  • “Radiant”
  • “Sep Heating Systems – 2+”

Home Owner’s Association

  • Dues include: “None”

Laundry

  • “Multiple Locations”

Listing

  • 69 days on market
  • Listing Price: $1,750,000
  • Status: Active
  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Location

  • Area: CHI – Edgewater
  • County: Cook

Lot

  • 0.0988 acres
  • Dimensions: 35 X 123

Parking

  • Parking included in price
  • Parking Total: 2

Roof

  • “Asphalt”

Schools

  • Elementary: Peirce Elementary School Intl St
  • High School: Senn High School

Sewer

  • “Public Sewer”

Utilities

  • Water Source: “Lake Michigan”

Taxes

  • Annual Taxes: $21,063
  • Year: 2023
  • Exemptions: Homeowner

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