5836 N Oconto Ave Chicago, IL 60631
Norwood Park NeighborhoodHighlights
- Wood Flooring
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Taft High School Rated A-
- Sitting Room
- Workshop
About This Home
As of August 2025A Storybook 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick bungalow with a 1 car garage and side driveway, perfectly situated in the heart of Norwood Park on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Chicago's most coveted neighborhoods, this lovingly maintained brick bungalow offers the ideal blend of timeless charm and modern convenience. Just a short walk to the Blue Line and minutes from I-90, commuting is a breeze in this family-friendly pocket of Norwood Park. The main level has hardwood floors throughout, a sunlit formal living and dining room, and an expansive eat-in kitchen complete with brand new refrigerator and dishwasher and all stainless steel appliances along with two generous pantries. Enjoy cozy movie nights in the main floor family room, already wired for surround sound. Upstairs, a sitting room with 2 walk-in closets and a separate bedroom with plenty of storage and flexibility for guests, hobbies, or work-from-home setups. The full finished basement with epoxy floors adds incredible value with a bedroom and an enormous one of a kind walk in closet and newly renovated bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower, separate utility area and storage as well as laundry room and adjoining work room area leading to the dry cement crawl space and exterior egress to the backyard. Newer electrical service and newer mechanicals. Whether you envision a rec room, home gym, or extra living space-there's room to make it your own. Step outside to your private urban oasis: composite deck and a tranquil paver patio retreat with a pool and a fully fenced backyard, and space to relax, play, or entertain all year round. Located near public and private schools, Resurrection Hospital, local shops, parks, and all the best of Northwest Chicago, this home truly checks every box. Garage As-Is. Approved for New Windows & Doors through RSIP O'Hare Phase 19A - new buyer to pick out style & color.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475130785 Listed on: 07/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,963
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 100x40
- Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,725 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Workshop
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Utility Room with Study Area
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Partial Air Conditioning Available
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $458,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $350,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $332,405 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $139,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $35,396 | Credit Line Revolving |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | Sold | $458,000 | +1.8% | $266 / Sq Ft |
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | Price Changed | $450,000 | 0.0% | $261 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | For Sale | $450,000 | -- | $261 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,963 | $33,000 | $10,000 | $23,000 |
| 2023 | $6,788 | $33,000 | $8,000 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | $6,788 | $33,000 | $8,000 | $25,000 |
| 2021 | $6,636 | $33,000 | $8,000 | $25,000 |
| 2020 | $6,898 | $30,964 | $5,000 | $25,964 |
| 2019 | $6,836 | $34,027 | $5,000 | $29,027 |
| 2018 | $6,721 | $34,027 | $5,000 | $29,027 |
| 2017 | $4,230 | $23,024 | $4,400 | $18,624 |
| 2016 | $4,111 | $23,024 | $4,400 | $18,624 |
| 2015 | $3,960 | $24,236 | $4,400 | $19,836 |
| 2014 | $3,473 | $21,285 | $4,000 | $17,285 |
| 2013 | $3,393 | $21,285 | $4,000 | $17,285 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nicole Hajdu
Seller's Agent in 2025
Nicole Hajdu
Baird & Warner
(773) 727-2199
49 in this area
366 Total Sales
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Grazyna Cwiakala
G
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Grazyna Cwiakala
arhome realty
(773) 502-1055
5 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12409046
APN: 12-01-403-006-0000
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