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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,000 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Attractive North Park bungalow on a wide city lot. This charmer built in 1918 has been tastefully updated yet still retains its vintage charm! 5249 Sawyer is a Historic Bungalow recognized from the Chicago Bungalow Association. The tree lined street it's on has a mix of different architecture styles that blend so beautifully together! Truly a special block! First floor features 3 true bedrooms, tastefully remodeled bathroom, formal dining room, newly updated spacious kitchen with island plus eating area with table space that's open to a sun filled family room. Second floor features a master bedroom with skylights and full bath. Front portion of attic offers further expansion possibilities. Attractive hardwood floors throughout 1st floor. Large deck for entertaining, fenced yard for gardening and 2 car garage. An ideal location, walk to top rated schools, universities, public transportation, restaurants, river front parks and North Park Nature Center. Minutes away from expressway access. Open Sept 26 11-1 and Sept 27 1-3pm

Full Property Details for 5249 N Sawyer Ave

General

  • Price: $619,900
  • Taxes: $9,521 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12758924
  • Updated: 9/25/2026
  • Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago

Rental Information

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

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - North Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Jefferson
  • Driving Directions: Bryn Mawr to Sawyer, South on Sawyer to 5249.

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam

Utilities

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

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1918
  • Tax Amount: $9,521.42
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 13112240040000

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Schools serving 5249 N Sawyer Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Peterson Elementary School
5510 North Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
K-80.4 mi
Mather High School
5835 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
9-120.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5249 N Sawyer Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/24/2026
Listed
$619,900
72.19%
MLS
7/12/2016
Sold
$360,000
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Tax History for 5249 N Sawyer Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,556
—
$49,000
26%
2023
$7,556
3%
$39,000
—
2022
$7,344
2%
$39,000
—
2021
$7,196
5%
$39,000
16%
2020
$6,821
—
$33,617
-10%
2019
$6,838
2%
$37,353
—
2018
$6,722
-3%
$37,353
16%
2017
$6,958
7%
$32,216
—
2016
$6,474
27%
$32,216
—
2015
$5,097
-2%
$32,216
—
2014
$5,200
2%
$32,325
—
2013
$5,078
1%
$32,325
—
2012
$5,033
—
$32,325
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5249 N Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 (MLS# 12758924) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5249 N Sawyer Avenue is currently listed for $619,900 and was received on September 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 5249 N Sawyer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in North Park? You can browse all North Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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