5228 N Ludlam Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,610 sqft

Property Description

***MULTIPLE OFFERS*** Highest & Best due by 5:00pm, Tuesday, September 22nd. NO Escalation Clauses. NO love letters. Charm, character, and a truly special garden await in this classic Jefferson Park home! From the moment you arrive, the inviting front porch, picket fence, and lush landscaping set this home apart. Step inside to find wonderful vintage details including original woodwork, hardwood floors and classic subway tile. The main level offers a spacious living room and dining room, large kitchen with cabinets galore, bedroom, full bath, and a versatile bonus room perfect for an office, pantry, or playroom. An enclosed back porch provides a convenient mudroom and additional everyday space. Upstairs you'll find two ample-sized bedrooms, a family room, half bath, and an abundance of closet space. The finished basement adds even more living space and features an extensive flood-control system with French drain tile, sump pump, and battery backup. Outside is where this property truly shines. The beautifully established yard is filled with perennials and native plants, creating a peaceful retreat and a gardener's and birdwatcher's dream. All this in a convenient Jefferson Park location with easy access to the Kennedy, CTA Blue Line, Metra, buses, parks, shopping, and dining. Filled with vintage charm and possibilities, this special home is ready for its next chapter. This lovingly maintained home is to be sold as-is condition.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

September 21, 2026 at 3:20AM

Listing Office:

Baird & Warner : 773-640-7766

Listing Agent:

Kristi Roque : 773-640-7766

MLS ID:

12750441

Interior

• General: 1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)Separate Dining Room
• Rooms: OfficeRecreation RoomBonus RoomScreened PorchSun RoomFoyer
• Dining: Separate
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: HardwoodLaminate
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Dutch Colonial
• Parking: Off AlleyGarage Door OpenerYesDetachedGarageParking spaces: 1

Construction

• General: 1.5 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 13091150310000

Utilities

• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple