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Property Description
Charming Oriole Park Georgian in a Prime Location! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom Georgian with a versatile lower-level room offers the flexibility to be used as a family room, third bedroom, home office, or guest space. The home features an updated kitchen with plenty of room for a dining area, stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator just 1 year old. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. The spacious living room provides a welcoming gathering space, and four new ceiling fans add comfort. With 2 full baths-one on the second level and another in the basement-this home offers convenience and functionality. Recent improvements include a complete tear-off roof on both the house and garage (less than 2 years old), hot water heater approximately 7 years old, furnace and central air approximately 10 years old, windows approximately 15 years old, new front concrete stairs (2026), and fresh interior paint completed within the past year. Step outside to enjoy the large fenced yard with a 6-foot privacy fence and a 2-car frame garage. The location is hard to beat-directly across from the school and just minutes from the Blue Line, expressway, park, library, shopping, and restaurants. Home is being sold as-is. A wonderful opportunity to own a well-cared-for home in the highly sought-after Oriole Park neighborhood!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5356 N Oketo Ave
General
- Price: $399,900
- Taxes: $6,429 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12675840
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Norwood Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Foster, west of Harlem to Oketo, North to property. It is a corner lot
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Oriole Park Elementary School
- High School: Taft High School
- Private School: 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: Georgian
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1944
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 32 x 127 x 38 x 127
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1944
- Tax Amount: $6,429.04
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Floor Plans: Yes
- Property ID: 12122180160000
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Schools
Schools serving 5356 N Oketo Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oriole Park Elementary School, Chicago, IL 5424 North Oketo Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 | PK-8 | 0 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 5356 N Oketo Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,853
—
$32,000
39%
2023
$4,853
3%
$23,000
—
2022
$4,731
2%
$23,000
—
2021
$4,625
-23%
$23,000
-14%
2020
$5,976
1%
$26,825
-9%
2019
$5,923
2%
$29,478
—
2018
$5,823
15%
$29,478
25%
2017
$5,072
7%
$23,563
—
2016
$4,719
4%
$23,563
-5%
2015
$4,545
6%
$24,804
7%
2014
$4,306
2%
$23,208
—
2013
$4,221
1%
$23,208
—
2012
$4,165
—
$23,208
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5356 N Oketo Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 (MLS# 12675840) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5356 N Oketo Avenue is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on June 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 5356 N Oketo Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Norwood Park? You can browse all Norwood Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
