Welcome to a stunning classic Chicago brick Georgian with timeless character and charm in the Heart of Norwood Park's Big Oaks neighborhood! Newcastle Avenue is known for its warm atmosphere and tree-lined parkways. This well-presented 3-bedroom (all on same level), 1.5-bath home has great curb appeal and a welcoming atmosphere. Main level features an open floor plan flooded with natural sunlight, gleaming hardwood floors, living room bay window, wood stairs to second level - beautiful! The spacious main floor family room includes hardwood floors, large storage closet, and a nice view of the yard. The high-end eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances includes oven with built in air fryer (2021), LG refrigerator (2025), microwave (2025), dishwasher (2022), attractive island with under cabinet refrigerator drawer with ice maker, 42" custom cabinets, quartz countertops, built in bench seating, pendant lighting, Luxury wood plank flooring and more! Second level includes a renovated full bath (2023), 3 bedrooms all with hardwood floors and ceiling fans. Downstairs includes a partially finished full basement with 1/2 bath, recreation room, laundry / utility room and plenty of room for storage. Big ticket items include new roof on home and garage (2019), furnace and central A/C (approx. 2017), Dryer (2026), garage utility door (2026). All this plus whole home security system, smart thermostat, newer windows, fenced yard with large patio... Walking distance to CTA Blue line and highly rated Garvy Elementary School, close to parks, shopping, I-90, and O'Hare. A great opportunity in a sought-after Chicago community!
| MLS # | 12767794 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 1945 |
| Days On Site | 10 |
| Listing Provided By | john greene, Realtor | Tony Sapata |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
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| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,358 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.09 |
| Rooms Total | 8 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Interior Features | Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters |
| Appliances | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Humidifier |
| Laundry Features | Gas Dryer Hookup |
| Window Features | Window Treatments, Some Tilt-In Windows |
| Roof | Asphalt |
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| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Patio And Porch Features | Patio |
| Fencing | Fenced, Chain Link |
| Parking Features | Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
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| Garage Spaces | 2.5 |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Community Features | Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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| Tax Year | 2025 |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 6436.8 |
| State | IL |
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| County | Cook |
| City | Chicago |
| Zip Code | 60656 |
| Area | CHI Norwood Park |
| Community Name | Big Oaks |
| School District | Taft High School |
| Elementary School | Garvy Elementary School |
| High School | Taft High School |
| Listing VS Median (in Big Oaks) | |
Price: $444,900 low | high Med: $437,450 sqft: 1,358 low | high Med: 1,871 $ / sqft: $328 low | high Med: $254 On site: 10 low | high Med: 11 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Cook |
| City | Chicago |
| Zip Code | 60656 |
| Area | CHI Norwood Park |
| Community Name | Big Oaks |
| School District | Taft High School |
| Elementary School | Garvy Elementary School |
| High School | Taft High School |
| Listing VS Median (in Big Oaks) | |
Price: $444,900 low | high Med: $437,450 sqft: 1,358 low | high Med: 1,871 $ / sqft: $328 low | high Med: $254 On site: 10 low | high Med: 11 | |