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Property Description
Great opportunity for an experienced investor in Edgebrook! Art Deco home with 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, 2 woodburning fireplaces, hardwood floors. The house needs everything starting from correcting city violation: All Metal rusty Lintels above the doors and windows must be replaced! All cracked and shifted walls must be rebricked. Water service has lead pipes and they should be replaced. Plumbing is 80 years old. The house needs to be treated for mold because of floods. Sump pump does not work. The wooden frame around the windows and doors is rotten. Air conditioning is not working. The house is bug infestated and it also needs deratization. Roof above the additions is leaking as well as chimney flashing. The house needs to have majority of drywall replaced, electricity fixed. Plumbing redone. It needs a lot of updating. The addition in the back needs a lot of attention. All windows are old and should be replaced. The house has newer roof and driveway but the garage is structurally in poor condition. This home is offered in "As-Is" condition and is a short sale. The owner may leave some of his belongings at home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6131 N Leader Ave
General
- Sold For: $408,500
- Taxes: $10,767 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12162056
- Added to Site: 496 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Forest Glen
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Edgebrook
- Driving Directions: Caldwell West of Cicero , East of Central to Leader North to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Edgebrook Elementary School
- Middle School: Edgebrook 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
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Georgian
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Square Feet: 1,897
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1940
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1940
- Tax Amount: $10,767.33
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany, Short Sale, Third Party Approval
- Property ID: 13042230480000
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Schools
Schools serving 6131 N Leader Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edgebrook Elementary School, Chicago, IL 6525 North Hiawatha Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 | K-8 | 0.6 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 6131 N Leader Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/10/2025
Sold
$408,500
-10.22%
MLS
2/04/2025
Price Increased
$455,000
3.64%
MLS
10/05/2024
Price Reduced
$439,000
-8.54%
MLS
9/28/2024
Price Reduced
$480,000
-12.57%
MLS
9/12/2024
Listed
$549,000
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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.
6131 N Leader Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 (MLS# 12162056) is a Single Family property that was sold at $408,500 on December 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 6131 N Leader Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chicago? You can browse all Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

