Welcome to this charming English-style brick home in the heart of Galewood, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a full finished basement, and versatile living space throughout. The main level features a spacious, light-filled living room with a beautiful front bay window and hardwood flooring, a separate formal dining room, and a bright kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, hardwood floors, a large window above the sink, and distinctive arched architectural details. Two bedrooms, a spacious walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with an accessible walk-in jetted tub completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious third bedroom with hardwood floors, vaulted and sloped ceilings, abundant natural light, and a second full bathroom featuring a tiled walk-in shower with glass enclosure, granite-top vanity, and built-in storage. A spacious bonus room offers additional flexibility and could potentially serve as a 4th bedroom, home office, playroom, sitting area, or creative space. The home also features wall-unit air conditioners and a ductless mini-split system for added comfort. The full finished basement provides a large recreation/family room ideal for entertaining, a home gym, or additional living space, plus a separate laundry and utility area with washer, dryer, utility sink, cabinetry, counter space, and storage. Outside, enjoy an enclosed porch, spacious deck with pergola, and a generous backyard perfect for relaxing and entertaining. A detached 2-car garage with an additional exterior parking space completes this wonderful Galewood home, offering plenty of space, character, and possibilities!
Galewood, located between Austin Boulevard and Harlem Avenue, is a residential and commuter-friendly Chicago neighborhood with a bungalow-lined streetscape and a rail-adjacent rhythm. Much of the neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stop at Galewood (Milwaukee District West Line), where morning foot traffic meets corner storefronts and a steady flow of cyclists. Brick bungalows and two-flats set a consistent architectural cadence, with deeper lots and mature trees softening the grid. The commercial pulse leans toward nearby corridors rather than big strips, keeping blocks quiet and walkable. For local staples, this area is strongly associated with nearby Elmwood Park institutions like Johnnie’s Beef and the Circle Tavern, plus the classic lanes at Habetler Bowl. Parks and schoolyards add open space between the rail line and Grand Avenue.
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Market insights
1748 N Rutherford Ave · $415,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$415,000
Median sale price in this area is $399,175. (4% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished attic
Finished full basement
Ceiling fan(s)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 2 on the main level and 1 on the second level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Granite counters
Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas steam radiator heating
Window and wall unit cooling
Exterior features
Screened deck
Home design
Detached home
1.5 stories
Parking
Detached garage
2 garage spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Lake Michigan and public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electrical system
Electricity and solar
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The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS2 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60707
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1748 N Rutherford Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $385,000 and $495,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $495K.