Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Listed
$389,900
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Property Description
***MULTIPLE OFFERS*** Highest & Best due by 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 22nd. NO Escalation Clauses. NO love letters. Charm, character, and a truly special garden await in this classic Jefferson Park home! From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch, picket fence, and lush landscaping set this home apart. Step inside to find wonderful vintage details including original woodwork, hardwood floors and classic subway tile. The main level offers a spacious living room and dining room, large kitchen with cabinets galore, bedroom, full bath, and a versatile bonus room perfect for an office, pantry, or playroom. An enclosed back porch provides a convenient mudroom and additional everyday space. Upstairs you'll find two ample-sized bedrooms, a family room, half bath, and an abundance of closet space. The finished basement adds even more living space and features an extensive flood-control system with French drain tile, sump pump, and battery backup. Outside is where this property truly shines. The beautifully established yard is filled with perennials and native plants, creating a peaceful retreat and a gardener's and birdwatcher's dream. All this in a convenient Jefferson Park location with easy access to the Kennedy, CTA Blue Line, Metra, buses, parks, shopping, and dining. Filled with vintage charm and possibilities, this special home is ready for its next chapter. This lovingly maintained home is to be sold as-is condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5228 N Ludlam Ave
General
- Price: $389,900
- Taxes: $6,244 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12750441
- Updated: 9/20/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Jefferson Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: From Elston go West on Ludlam to hom.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Farnsworth Elementary School
- High School: William Howard Taft High School
- Private School: William Howard Taft High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Dutch Colonial
- Architectural Style: Dutch Colonial
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,610
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $6,244.15
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13091150310000
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Schools
Schools serving 5228 N Ludlam Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Farnsworth Elementary School 5414 North Linder Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5228 N Ludlam Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5228 N Ludlam Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,074
—
$36,000
20%
2023
$5,074
3%
$30,000
—
2022
$4,907
2%
$30,000
—
2021
$4,830
-6%
$30,000
4%
2020
$5,156
—
$28,714
-10%
2019
$5,173
-18%
$31,905
—
2018
$6,306
49%
$31,905
24%
2017
$4,244
-9%
$25,781
—
2016
$4,666
10%
$25,781
—
2015
$4,246
16%
$25,781
16%
2014
$3,647
2%
$22,212
—
2013
$3,564
1%
$22,212
—
2012
$3,541
—
$22,212
—
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5228 N Ludlam Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (MLS# 12750441) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 5228 N Ludlam Avenue is currently listed for $389,900 and was received on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 5228 N Ludlam Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Jefferson Park? You can browse all Jefferson Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.