SOLD ON SEP 6, 2023

5639 N Newark Ave,
Chicago, IL 60631

$1,195,000

Sold Price

Beds

3.5

4,329

Sq Ft

About this home

An Old Norwood Park Midcentury Modern masterpiece. "The Boat House" on one of the nicest blocks in the neighborhood. This magnificent home has been fully renovated and meticulously cared for. A stunning vaulted ceiling living room and dining room filled with tons of natural light and amazing views. Beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout the main level. A top of the line chef's kitchen featuring Amish custom cabinetry, granite counters, Thermador and Dacor appliances, wine fridge, beverage fridge, ice maker, and a commercial grade Broan hood. Four bedrooms on the main level includes the master suite with a spa like master bath. The covered balconies in the front and rear of the home overlook the beautifully landscaped grounds. The full finished lower level has an additional bedroom, storage room, and amazing rec room with a full custom bar/second kitchen that walks out to the enormous stamped concrete patio overlooking the park-like yard on a massive 50x250 lot. This home truly is an entertainers dream in an amazing Old Norwood location!

Listed by Matt Steiger • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Tommy Choi • Keller Williams ONEChicago

Redfin checked: 1 minute ago (Sept 26, 2023 at 5:58am)

•Source:MRED #11775060

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Year Built

1970

Style

Other

Community

CHI - Norwood Park

Lot Size

0.29 Acres

Redfin Estimate

$1,176,769

Price/Sq.Ft.

$276

Buyer’s Agent Commission

2.5%

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$1,176,769

−$18K since sold in 2023 • Last updated 09/26/2023 5:59 am

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SOLD JUN 16, 2023
$800,000
A
Sold Price
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,541 Sq. Ft.
5619 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
$100/sq ft
larger lot
31 years older
5619 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1 / 43
SOLD JUL 19, 20233D WALKTHROUGH
$711,919
B
Sold Price
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq. Ft.
5817 N Navarre Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
$39/sq ft
smaller lot
38 years older
5817 N Navarre Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1 / 26
SOLD AUG 24, 2023
$385,000
C
Sold Price
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,224 Sq. Ft.
5401 N Natchez Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
$103/sq ft
smaller lot
17 years older
5401 N Natchez Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
1 / 24
SOLD JUL 28, 2023
$360,000
D
Sold Price
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,308 Sq. Ft.
5526 N Nagle Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
$1/sq ft
smaller lot
11 years older
5526 N Nagle Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
1 / 42
SOLD AUG 25, 20233D WALKTHROUGH
$615,000
E
Sold Price
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,500 Sq. Ft.
5512 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
$100/sq ft
smaller lot
41 years newer
5512 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
1 / 29
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 14, 2023
$580,000
F
Sold Price
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,985 Sq. Ft.
5730 N West Circle Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
$16/sq ft
smaller lot
12 years older
5730 N West Circle Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

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Rental Estimate for 5639 N Newark Ave

$3,222 / mo

Property details for 5639 N Newark Ave

Parking

Parking Information

# Of Cars: 2.5

# of Garage Spaces: 2.5

Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

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Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour

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Bathroom Information

# of Baths (Full): 3

# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Bidet
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information

# of Bedrooms: 5

# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information

Room Type: Bedroom 5

Level: Walkout Basement

Dimensions: 13 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information

Room Type: Office

Level: Walkout Basement

Dimensions: 9 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information

Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd

Level: Walkout Basement

Dimensions: 13 x 8
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information

Room Type: Recreation Room

Level: Walkout Basement

Dimensions: 30 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information

Room Type: Game Room

Level: Walkout Basement

Dimensions: 17 x 13
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information

Room Type: Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Dimensions: 17 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information

Room Type: Bedroom 3

Level: Main

Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information

Room Type: Bedroom 4

Level: Main

Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information

Room Type: Dining Room

Level: Main

Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information

Room Type: Family Room

Room Information

Room Type: Kitchen

Type: Island,Granite Counters

Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information

Room Type: Laundry

Room Information

Room Type: Living Room

Level: Main

Dimensions: 20 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Level: Main

Dimensions: 26 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information

Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm

Basement: Walkout

Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features

Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors

# of Rooms: 12

Equipment

Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood

CO Detectors, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information

# of Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Location: Living Room

Exterior

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Balcony, Hot Tub, Stamped Concrete Patio

Building Information

Living Area Source: Estimated

Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 3,780

Property Information

Lower Sq Ft: 1466

Main Sq Ft: 2314

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2009
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,329
Total Sq Ft: 3,780
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 549
General Information: Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 13064160060000

Lot Information

Dimensions: 50X250

Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

Lot Features: Fenced Yard

Financial

Tax Information

Tax Annual Amount: $10,396.56

Tax Year: 2021

Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information

Finance Code: Conventional

Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information

Water Source: Lake Michigan

Sewer: Public Sewer

Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Dual

Location

Community Information

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information

Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information

Elementary School District: 299

Elementary School: Norwood Park Elementary School

Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Middle Or Junior School: Norwood Park Elementary School
High School District: 299
High School: William Howard Taft High School

Location Information

Township: Jefferson

Corporate Limits: Chicago

Directions: Bryn Mawr West to Newark North to 5639

Other

Listing Information

Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5% - $495

BuyerAgencyCompensationType: % of Net Sale Price

Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Teams Information

Buyer Team Name: Weinberg Choi Residential

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Sale and tax history for 5639 N Newark Ave

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Public facts and zoning for 5639 N Newark Ave

Beds

Baths

Sq. Ft.

2,109

Stories

Lot Size

0.29 Acres

Style

Single Family Residential

Year Built

1966

Year Renovated

—

County

Cook County

APN

13064160060000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 20, 2023.

Zoning

RS-1 | Permitted: Single-Family, Short-Term Rentals, Commercial

Sale proceeds

Home sale price

Outstanding mortgage

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+$11,768

Your total sale proceeds$158,665$170,433

Seller agent commission2.5% ($29,419)1.5% ($17,652)

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Schools

This home is within the City of Chicago School District 299.

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GreatSchools Summary Rating

8/10

Norwood Park Elementary School

Public, PreK-8 • Serves this home • 0.5mi

7/10

Taft High School

Public, 7-12 • Serves this home • 0.2mi

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Transportation near 5639 N Newark Ave

60/100

Somewhat walkable

Walk Score®

49/100

Some transit

Transit Score®

55/100

Bikeable

Bike Score®

Climate risks

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Risk Factor

Flood Factor - Minimal

Unlikely to flood in next 30 years

Fire Factor - Minimal

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

Wind Factor - Minor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

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Real estate market insights for 5639 N Newark Ave

Single-Family Home sales (last 30 days)

Far North SideNeighborhood
$499K
Median list price
43
Median days on mkt.
303
# listed homes
$285
Median $ / sq. ft.
99.5%
Median sale-to-list
137
# sold homes
Old Norwood ParkNeighborhood
$550K
Median list price
51
Median days on mkt.
8
# listed homes
$345
Median $ / sq. ft.
102.6%
Median sale-to-list
3
# sold homes
Norwood ParkNeighborhood
$427K
Median list price
45
Median days on mkt.
69
# listed homes
$270
Median $ / sq. ft.
99.7%
Median sale-to-list
49
# sold homes
60631ZIP
$462K
Median list price
50
Median days on mkt.
60
# listed homes
$301
Median $ / sq. ft.
99.9%
Median sale-to-list
35
# sold homes
ChicagoCity
$300K
Median list price
56
Median days on mkt.
2864
# listed homes
$217
Median $ / sq. ft.
99.2%
Median sale-to-list
875
# sold homes
Cook CountyCounty
$325K
Median list price
49
Median days on mkt.
7138
# listed homes
$216
Median $ / sq. ft.
99.8%
Median sale-to-list
2618
# sold homes

Market competition in Far North Side

Calculated over the last 3 months

Somewhat Competitive

Redfin Compete Score™

100

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 45 days.
Hot homes can sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 32 days.

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The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 49 days.
Hot homes can sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 31 days.

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Nearby homes similar to 5639 N Newark Ave have recently sold between $320K to $800K at an average of $255 per square foot.

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Home values near 5639 N Newark Ave

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Address	Redfin Estimate
5652 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2145 Sq. Ft.	$777,997
5617 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2972 Sq. Ft.	$789,260
5606 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1319 Sq. Ft.	$383,642
5667 North Newark Ave, CHICAGO, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$613,692
5642 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$847,250
5643 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$659,382
5640 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
5627 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1369 Sq. Ft.	$409,725
5623 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$628,200
5612 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2186 Sq. Ft.	$602,434
5659 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$665,269
5656 North Newark Ave, CHICAGO, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$585,351
5647 North Newark Ave, CHICAGO, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$756,380
5644 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
5633 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1173 Sq. Ft.	$513,064
5613 North Newark Ave, CHICAGO, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$596,515
5628 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2917 Sq. Ft.	$588,551
5601 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$450,779
5609 North Newark Ave, CHICAGO, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$537,687
5653 North Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$420,168
5644 North Natoma Ave, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5520 Sq. Ft.	$823,333

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