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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,066 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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Beautiful and impeccably maintained solid brick ranch offering a rare combination of quality, space, and value. This move-in ready home features a bright and inviting living room with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a comfortable eat-in area-perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level offers well-proportioned bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a full bathroom, all finished in clean, modern tones. The fully finished basement provides exceptional additional living space, featuring a spacious recreation area, multiple flexible rooms ideal for a home office, gym, or guest setup, a second full bathroom, and generous storage including a walk-in closet. A unique highlight of the property is the enclosed garage space with surrounding windows, offering excellent potential for a sunroom, entertaining area, or additional flex space to suit your needs. Situated on a well-positioned lot with a detached 2-car garage, this home offers both functionality and versatility in a convenient location near shopping, dining, schools, and major expressways. Move-in ready and offering more living space and flexibility than typically found at this price point-this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Sold As-IS.

Full Property Details for 5949 School St

General

  • Price: $344,999
  • Taxes: $8,892 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12596201
  • Updated: Today (3/19/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Berkeley
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Proviso
  • Driving Directions: From the North: Take St. Charles Rd to Taft Ave, go south on Taft Ave, then west on School St to the property. From the South: Take Butterfield Rd to Taft Ave, go north on Taft Ave, then west on School St to the property. From the East: Take St. Charles Rd to Taft Ave, go south on Taft Ave, then west on School St to the property. From the West: Take Wolf Rd to Butterfield Rd, go east on Butterfield Rd, north on Taft Ave, then west on School St to the property.

School Information

  • School District: 87
  • Elem School District: 87
  • Midd School District: 87
  • High School District: 209

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
  • Doors: Storm Door(s)
  • Square Feet: 1,066
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2013

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 123

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1956
  • Tax Amount: $8,892
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 15073100310000

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Schools serving 5949 School St

School Districts:Berkeley School District 87, Proviso Township High School District 209
NameGradesDistance
Sunnyside Elementary School, Berkeley, IL
5412 Saint Charles Road, Berkeley, IL 60163
K-51 mi
Macarthur Middle School, Berkeley, IL
1310 North Wolf Road, Berkeley, IL 60163
6-81 mi
Proviso West High School
4701 Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60162
9-121.3 mi
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Price
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3/19/2026
Listed
$344,999
16.95%
MLS
12/29/2021
Sold
$295,000
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Tax History for 5949 School St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,892
13%
$23,999
34%
2022
$7,878
23%
$17,931
—
2021
$6,394
4%
$17,931
—
2020
$6,124
32%
$17,931
25%
2019
$4,634
2%
$14,363
—
2018
$4,541
4%
$14,363
—
2017
$4,364
16%
$14,363
22%
2016
$3,765
2%
$11,799
—
2015
$3,704
1%
$11,799
—
2014
$3,658
-6%
$11,799
-11%
2013
$3,897
-15%
$13,272
—
2012
$4,596
—
$13,272
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