5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 New Heritage
5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue,Chicago, IL 60641
$1,479,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,500 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: theodora karlos
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices starck real estate
MLS#:12790895
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,479,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$422.57
About this home
COMING SOON!! ALLOWING SHOWINGS. MASTERFULLY RENOVATED CHICAGO BUNGALOW - EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, SPACE & MODERN LUXURY! Located on Chicago's North Side, this extraordinary gut-rehabbed bungalow blends timeless architectural character with modern design, premium finishes, and state-of-the-art mechanical systems. Completed with City of Chicago permits and approvals, this impressive home offers approximately 3,500 square feet of finished living space, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a rare oversized 62' x 125' corner lot. The open-concept main level features soaring 10-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, 3-inch hardwood flooring, custom millwork, designer accent walls, and a beautiful fireplace. The spectacular chef's kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, under-cabinet LED lighting, high-end appliances, a beverage refrigerator, and an oversized 10-foot quartz waterfall island with a full-height quartz backsplash. The spacious dining area is perfect for entertaining, while a custom mudroom adds everyday convenience. The second floor features four generously sized bedrooms, a convenient laundry room, and a luxurious primary suite with two closets, including a spacious walk-in closet and built-in wall safe. The spa-inspired ensuite offers heated floors, a steam shower, a freestanding soaking tub, and a TOTO toilet with Washlet. Three additional bedrooms share an expansive hall bathroom. The fully finished, excavated lower level features ceilings up to 8 feet, a fifth bedroom with walk-in closet, full bathroom, second laundry room, custom mudroom, spacious family room with wet bar, a second fireplace, and durable ceramic tile flooring. The finished, drywalled attic provides abundant storage and houses the second furnace. EXTENSIVE UPGRADES INCLUDE dual high-efficiency HVAC systems with whole-house humidifiers and Nest thermostats, tankless water heater, new 200-amp electrical service, new 1.5-inch copper water service, all-new copper supply lines and PVC waste piping, overhead sewer system, interior drain tile, and whole-home spray-foam insulation, including the attic. Additional improvements include ClimateGuard energy-efficient windows, insulated interior walls for enhanced sound control, solid-core doors, custom trim and railings, recessed lighting, and Ring doorbells at both entrances. The exterior features new James Hardie siding and trim, new roof on the house and garage, tuckpointed and professionally stained masonry, new soffits and gutters, professional landscaping, privacy fencing, new concrete sidewalks and front stoop, and a beautiful Trex composite deck. The EV-ready garage features a dedicated electrical circuit. A rare opportunity to own a completely transformed Chicago bungalow offering exceptional craftsmanship, generous living space, modern comfort, and extensive improvements throughout. Classic Chicago character meets today's luxury living! The room sizes are estimated and will be updated next week....
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Home facts
- Year built:1921
- Listing ID #:12790895
- Updated:October 26, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:9
- Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Steam Shower
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:3,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Gas, Radiator(s)
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1921
- Building area:3,500 sq. ft.
- Levels:2 Story
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,479,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$422.57
- Tax amount:$9,256 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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