Welcome to this charming English-style brick home in the heart of Galewood. This inviting home features 3 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. Step inside to a spacious, light-filled living room highlighted by a beautiful front bay window and hardwood flooring, which flows into a separate formal dining room. The bright kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, hardwood flooring, a large window above the sink, and distinctive arched architectural details that add to the home's character. The main level offers 2 bedrooms, including access to a spacious walk-in closet, along with a full bathroom featuring a generous vanity. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious third bedroom showcasing hardwood floors, vaulted and sloped ceilings, abundant natural light, as well as a second full bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower with glass enclosure, granite-top vanity, and built-in storage. For added comfort, the home is equipped with wall-unit air conditioners and a ductless mini-split air conditioning system. The full finished basement provides an expansive recreation/family room with plenty of flexibility for entertaining, a home gym, office, or additional living space, plus a separate laundry and utility area complete with washer, dryer, utility sink, cabinetry, counter space, and additional storage. Step outside to enjoy the enclosed porch and spacious deck with pergola, creating multiple areas for relaxing, outdoor dining, and entertaining while overlooking a generous backyard with plenty of green space. Completing the property is a detached 2-car garage with an additional exterior parking space for added convenience. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the distinctive character, space, and charm of a classic Galewood home!
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
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$415,000
Median sale price in this area is $423,829. (2% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% 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
Separate dining room
Finished full basement
Seven total rooms
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total
Master bedroom on second level
Two additional bedrooms on main level (each 12 x 11)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Granite counters
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in most main rooms and bedrooms
Vinyl flooring in basement family room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Steam/radiator heat
Window and wall air conditioning units
Exterior features
Screened deck/porch
Home design
Detached single-family home
1.5-story design
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached garage with 2 garage spaces (2 total parking spaces)
Construction
Brick construction
Built approximately 81–90 years ago
Property built before 1978
Utilities
Lake Michigan and public water source
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fees required
Other
Located in the Galewood subdivision (Chicago)
Parcel number 13314110240000
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
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1748 N Rutherford Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $360,000 and $477,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $360K to $477K.