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Property Description
Incredible All brick Lakewood Balmoral Single Family Home. This lovingly maintained home is a vision and is a gardeners paradise. The home sits on a 33' wide lot, and gets amazing natural light from all sides. Walk through the front door onto a large enclosed front porch 7' x 23'. Stepping in This home you will see it features 4 bedrooms all on second floor, and 2 full baths, plus a huge finished bonus room possible 5th bedroom in the oversized attic with surprisingly great ceiling height. The home has hardwood floors throughout, original trim, crown moulding, a cool pocket door and other charming and gorgeous vintage details you would never find in todays home. All of the these features are in great shape and an absolute treasure. The lower level has radiant heat and good ceiling height Just over 7'. The home also has 200 amp electrical service, and newer wiring, and most of the home has newer copper piping. Some of the windows have been replaced with all wood double pane windows. The yard is gardeners dream and has had no chemicals used in the yard. Some of the windows have been replaced and the hot water heater is 2 years old. This is a rare opportunity being sold AS_IS.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5247 N Wayne Ave
General
- Sold For: $930,000
- Taxes: $13,088 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12502304
- Added to Site: 84 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Location
- Area: CHI - Edgewater
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Foster to Lakewood 1 block north to Berwyn and make a left. !/2 block to Wayne and make a left. Home is on the left
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Peirce Elementary School Intl St
- High School: Senn Achievement Academy High Sc
- Private School: Senn Achievement Academy High Sc
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Daylight
- Square Feet: 2,294
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 123
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $13,088
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 14081260030000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 5247 N Wayne Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School 1423 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Senn High School 5900 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5247 N Wayne Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/15/2026
Sold
$930,000
16.25%
MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$800,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5247 N Wayne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 (MLS# 12502304) is a Single Family property that was sold at $930,000 on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 5247 N Wayne Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Edgewater? You can browse all Edgewater real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

