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Property Description
Rare opportunity in Jefferson Park. This fully remodeled, turn-key home has been meticulously maintained, with true pride of ownership throughout. The interior features fully renovated rooms, brick veneer corner wall, crown molding and high-end stainless steel Italian appliances, including a Verona oven. Major updates have already been handled, including tuck-pointing, central heat and A/C, sump pump, and new water heaters. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with in-home laundry and a full modern bathroom. Outside, enjoy a Heated 2-car garage with a brand-new roof. The garage also has a party door with a wet bar under a roof overhang perfect for an amazing year round experience. Located just 3 minutes to Metra and 4 minutes to the CTA Blue Line, offering quick access to downtown and O'Hare. Well-maintained, upgraded, and move-in ready-homes like this in Jefferson Park don't last.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5549 N Parkside Ave
General
- Price: $490,000
- Taxes: $6,162 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12618480
- Updated: Today (4/14/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Jefferson Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Subdivision: Gladstone Park
- Driving Directions: Central N to Bryn Mawr W to Parkside
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
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.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Square Feet: 1,452
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2021
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: 1926
- Tax Amount: $6,162
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13082070040000
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Schools
Schools serving 5549 N Parkside Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Farnsworth Elementary School 5414 North Linder Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5549 N Parkside Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/14/2026
Listed
$490,000
130.59%
MLS
7/17/2015
Sold
$212,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5549 N Parkside Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,162
-4%
$32,506
-6%
2022
$6,406
-15%
$34,547
-16%
2021
$7,580
74%
$41,003
81%
2020
$4,368
—
$22,701
-10%
2019
$4,381
-5%
$25,224
-6%
2018
$4,623
31%
$26,825
35%
2017
$3,541
2%
$19,816
—
2016
$3,471
-4%
$19,816
-11%
2015
$3,619
—
$22,362
2%
2014
$3,608
2%
$22,000
—
2013
$3,526
-13%
$22,000
-12%
2012
$4,050
—
$25,047
—
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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5549 N Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (MLS# 12618480) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5549 N Parkside Avenue is currently listed for $490,000 and was received on April 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 5549 N Parkside 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.

