Charming and nicely updated with a new roof, furnace, and A/C in 2025, this lovely Cape Cod–style home sits on over an acre and is truly move-in ready! The impressive curb appeal begins with a large front porch featuring composite decking and attractive shiplap skirting. Inside, you are welcomed by a cozy living room highlighted by a beautiful stone fireplace with a ceramic tile hearth. The spacious eat-in kitchen has been nicely updated with newer countertops, a coffee bar, and abundant cabinet storage. Two comfortable first-floor bedrooms and a renovated full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, the large primary suite offers walk-in closets along with a versatile adjoining space ideal for a home office or sitting area. The finished basement adds even more living space with luxury vinyl plank flooring, a second stone fireplace, and a full bath with a large shower. A fully enclosed breezeway provides convenient access to the garage and backyard. Outside, enjoy a peaceful park-like setting with a patio, shed, and mature trees offering privacy. Ideally located within walking distance to town amenities, as well as Elmwood Park, the community pool, library, field house, civic center, and local schools. This charming home won’t last long!
Est. $1,690 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5815 Chestnut Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSNOW #5193092
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$335,000
$238/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$359,000
$255/sq ft
MLSNOW #4407759
Oct 28, 2022
Sold
$274,500
$195/sq ft
Oct 14, 2022
Pending
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Oct 8, 2022
Price Changed
$274,500
$195/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$285,000
$203/sq ft
Charming bungalow on 1.28 acres features many designer updates! Beautifully maintained with a decorator's touch! You will love entertaining on the welcoming front porch featuring Trex eco-friendly composite decking, railing and shiplap skirting. (2020) Living room boasts a beautiful stone fireplace with a ceramic tile hearth. Newer carpet (2018), updated fixtures and a fresh coat of paint throughout the home! Eat-in kitchen includes laminate wood floors, coffee bar, plenty of cabinet storage, and newer laminate kitchen countertops. (2019) Renovated first floor bathroom with subway tile surround, tub, toilet, ceramic tile floor and fixtures. (2018) Two first floor bedrooms feature hardwood floors and one includes a french door for backyard access. The second floor includes a large master bedroom, walk-in closets and a loft perfect for an office. Fabulous spacious finished basement includes newer luxury vinyl plank floors (2019), stone fireplace and a newer bathroom installed with a large s
Public Records
Jul 12, 2018
Sold
$235,000
$167/sq ft
MLSNOW #4008433
Jul 12, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 12, 2018
Sold
$235,000
$167/sq ft
Jun 18, 2018
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2018
Listed
$225,000
$160/sq ft
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Country living with City services. This move-in ready, well maintained, charming Bungalow/ Cape Cod sits on 1.28 private acres of prime real estate in Independence. Gorgeous inside & out! Peaceful relaxation starts on your front porch and continues into your private backyard featuring a patio, fenced in garden with mulberries, blueberries, raspberries & grapes and also includes an outbuilding/shed. Incredible treed lot with pear tree in backyard. Home features two woodburning stone fireplaces. The fully applianced eat-in kitchen offers loads of cabinets, peninsula, coffee bar & new laminate woodgrain floor. Two bedrooms on the first floor offer gleaming hardwood floors, one with Charming wainscoting and French door. Upstairs there is a generous Master bedroom with loft area with refinished hardwood floors & walk-in closets. The freshly updated Recreation Room with carpet, ceramic tile hearth and stone Fireplace. A screened Breezeway connects to the garage & offers access to the lovely l