Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home located in the desirable West Elsdon neighborhood, offering timeless original character and pride of ownership throughout. Well-maintained and move-in ready, this home shows well. The spacious backyard is perfect for entertainment- plenty of room for summer gatherings, barbecues, and outdoor relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of easy access to I-55, with shopping centers, parks, and schools all just minutes away. A wonderful opportunity to own a solid home in a highly convenient East Elsdon location. Schedule your showing today! Sold as is.
West Elsdon, located between Midway International Airport and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, is a residential and industrial Chicago neighborhood with brick bungalow blocks and rail-and-warehouse edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along W 55th Street near S Pulaski Road, where taquerias, bakeries, and long-running storefronts line a steady commercial strip. Community pillars include the National Museum of Mexican Art, the historic Davis Theater, and the Chicago Public Library’s Archer Heights branch. Side streets read as classic Chicago: low-rise homes, tidy front lawns, and alley garages. Freight corridors and airport-bound traffic give the perimeter a working-city tempo. Parks and schoolyards add open space between the arterials.
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Market insights
5249 S Ridgeway Ave · $310,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$310,000
Median sale price in this area is $413,643. (33% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished full basement
Total of 5 rooms
Bedrooms
Main level bedrooms include a master (10 x 11) and a second bedroom (10 x 12)
One bedroom in the basement (9 x 8)
Up to 3 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Basement includes a bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on main level (11 x 18)
Laundry & utility
Laundry room in basement (8 x 8)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Less than 0.25 acre lot
Lot dimensions: 4625
Home design
Detached single-family, 1-story home
Fee simple ownership
Estimated living area
Built before 1978 (71–80 years old)
Parking
Detached garage with 2.5 garage spaces (2.5 total parking)
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Property located within Chicago corporate limits
Directions: 55th St to Ridgeway St, north to property
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, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60632
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5249 S Ridgeway Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $256,000 and $330,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $256K to $330K.