$374,999

5435 S Newcastle Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,148 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
—— sqft lot
2 car garage
$175/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

**Multiple Offers Received, Highest & Best due Monday 4/13 12pm** Impeccably maintained Cape Cod on an oversized lot in the heart of Garfield Ridge, just steps from Byrne Elementary, dining, and Normandy Park. This charming home features a functional main-level layout with beautifully preserved hardwood floors, a sun-drenched open-concept living and dining area, and a convenient first-floor bedroom and full bath. The second floor offers generous storage with oversized closets and custom built-ins, adding both character and practicality. A finished basement with exterior access provides versatile additional living space, ideal for entertaining, with a dedicated laundry area and ample storage. Major recent improvements include a new roof (2025), AC condenser (2026), furnace (2023), second-floor carpeting (2026), new garage windows (2026), and freshly painted throughout (2026). Both bathrooms have been recently remodeled with high-end finishes, including porcelain tile, a whirlpool tub, and Toto toilets. Enjoy a fully fenced and landscaped backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxation. A move-in ready Chicago charmer, ready for its next chapter.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 13, 2026 at 2:19PM
Listing Office:: Realty of America, LLC : 708-788-1900
Listing Agent:: Margaret Schmidt : 630-432-1669
MLS ID:: 12612605

Rooms: No additional rooms
Master Bath: WhirlpoolSeparate Shower
Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryer
Dining: Separate
Basement: FinishedExterior EntryRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFull
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Disability Feature: None

Style: Cape Cod
Parking: Off AlleyGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Asphalt
Windows: Window Treatments
General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter

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

Zoning: 19073300120000
Fencing: Fenced

Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: mred
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Margaret Schmidt , Realty of America, LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Byrne Elementary School

5329 S Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638

Grades KG-8

0.15 miles away

Byrne Elementary School

5329 S Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638

Grades KG-8

0.15 miles away

Kennedy High School

6325 W 56th St, Chicago, IL, 60638

Grades 9-12

0.64 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.