6940 N Mendota Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,955 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 24, 2026 at 7:18AM

Listing Office:

Baird & Warner : 773-318-7945

Listing Agent:

Gina Purdy : 773-318-7945

MLS ID:

12702748

Interior

• General: Walk-In Closet(s)Granite CountersSeparate Dining Room
• Rooms: FoyerDeckRecreation RoomBedroom 5Breakfast Room
• Master Bath: Separate ShowerDouble SinkSoaking Tub
• Appliances: Double OvenRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOvenRange HoodHumidifier
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Main Level
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Fireplace: Wood BurningGas StarterFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Traditional
• Parking: Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Skylight(s)
• General: 2 Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 10321220340000

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
• Water: Lake Michigan
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple