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Property Description
This classic center-entry brick Colonial has been lovingly maintained and updated over the years while preserving it's character. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level and continue upstairs. The living room is anchored by a beautiful gas fireplace and oversized bay window, separate dining room first-floor den is used as a playroom. Surrounded by windows the sunroom is the perfect home office. The eat in kitchen is bright and inviting with lots of storage, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Just beyond, the cozy family room overlooks the professionally landscaped backyard, complete with a patio, brick garage, and wrought iron fencing. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The shared hall bath was renovated in 2019. The finished basement adds even more usable living space with a recreation room, decorative electric fireplace, wet bar, and stunning full bath. The care this home has received is evident throughout. Major improvements include 31 energy-efficient windows, flood control and French drain systems, newer entry and storm doors, updated front porch and stairs, a newer furnace, new hot water heater. Location is everything, and this one is hard to beat. Enjoy easy access to the Metra, Forest Preserves, shopping, restaurants, and everything that makes Wildwood one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods. Homes on streets like this don't come available very often. Come see why so many people are proud to call Wildwood home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6557 N Ponchartrain Blvd
General
- Sold For: $855,000
- Taxes: $12,874 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12738824
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Bookcases, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Forest Glen
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Devon to Lehigh(north) to Leoti(west) to 6557 N. Ponchartrain(corner of Leoti and Ponchartrain).
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Beard Elementary School
- Middle School: Wildwood Elementary School
- High School: William Howard Taft High School
- Private School: William Howard 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
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,164
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1944
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1639
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 59 x 118
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1944
- Tax Amount: $12,874.33
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10324170010000
Listed by @properties Christies International Real Estate
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 6557 N Ponchartrain Blvd
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wildwood Elementary School, Chicago, IL 6950 North Hiawatha Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
6557 N Ponchartrain Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60646 (MLS# 12738824) is a Single Family property that was sold at $855,000 on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 6557 N Ponchartrain Boulevard? 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.

