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Property Description
*Highest and Best offers due by 6PM on Monday, 7/27/26.*Beautifully updated and thoughtfully designed, this exceptional home strikes the perfect balance of space, function, and timeless style. Featuring four bedrooms on the second level, a fifth bedroom in the finished basement, and three-and-a-half baths, this home provides room to live, work, and entertain with ease. The fabulous primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath. Hardwood floors extend throughout the main and second levels, while the open, flowing floor plan offers just the right amount of privacy and an abundance of natural light. The main-level family room features a wood-burning fireplace with a gas log set and three sets of new Andersen sliding glass doors that open to the private backyard. The oversized kitchen serves as the heart of the home, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. It features a large island, dedicated workspace, pantry, generous eating area, newer KitchenAid appliances, and beautiful views of the yard. A convenient mudroom with laundry hookups is located just off the heated two-and-a-half-car attached garage, and a laundry chute from the second level adds everyday convenience. The full basement offers high ceilings, a fifth bedroom, full bath, recreation room, workout area, laundry room, storage room, sump pump with battery backup, and an ejector pump. The home is also equipped for a whole-house vacuum system and an electronically controlled sprinkler system. Renovated in 2014 and meticulously maintained, this home has been thoughtfully updated throughout the years. Major improvements include a new furnace and central air in 2020, an iron fence, new garage door, fireplace upgrade with a gas log set, and new roof with skylight in 2021, followed by all new fascia, soffits, gutters, Andersen windows, patio doors, and concrete patio and stairs in 2022. Additional recent upgrades include a tankless hot water heater in 2025, new KitchenAid refrigerator, double oven, range, and dishwasher in 2026, and new copper water service in 2026. Perfectly situated on a desirable 60-foot lot, this exceptional home is within walking distance of Wildwood school and park, offering the ideal combination of location, comfort, and convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6940 N Mendota Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $14,607 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12702748
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Location
- Area: CHI - Forest Glen
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Wildwood
- Driving Directions: Caldwell, south of Touhy, to Mendota to home
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Wildwood Elementary School
- Middle School: Wildwood 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: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,955
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1977
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2014
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 126
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1977
- Tax Amount: $14,607.12
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 10321220340000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 6940 N Mendota Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wildwood Elementary School, Chicago, IL 6950 North Hiawatha Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
6940 N Mendota Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 (MLS# 12702748) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on August 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 6940 N Mendota 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.

