Opportunity knocks loud, but it doesn't knock long! This Norwood Park all-brick raised ranch in the highly desirable Big Oaks neighborhood is the rare find you've been waiting for. Offering a peaceful "suburban feel within city limits" on a beautiful tree-lined street, this home is completely move-in ready. Skip the renovation stress with major updates already done for you: a new roof, main kitchen, primary bath, and hardwood floors (2019), a new vinyl privacy fence (2021), and new sitting room windows (2022). The main floor features 3 bedrooms and a full bath, highlighted by a versatile sitting room off the primary bedroom that is perfect for a home office, nursery, or workout space. Need more room? The fully finished basement doubles your living space, offering a fantastic family area complete with a second kitchen, second full bath, and a dry bar. This unbeatable location gives convenient access to the CTA Blue Line, I-90, O'Hare, top schools, local shops, and entertainment. Don't let someone else answer the door. This rare Big Oaks opportunity won't last long-schedule your tour today!
$475,000
5116 N Nordica Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
3beds
1,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
4,560 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-brick raised ranchBeautiful tree-lined street
- 5 days |
- 1,233 |
- 34 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kerry Perkins (847)359-4600,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12672108
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X27
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,321
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 4,560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 X 114
Details
- Parcel number: 13073050610000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Big Oaks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,432
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+33.2%$435/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12672108 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Sold | $356,500-0.9%$326/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10648689 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2020 | Pending sale | $359,900$330/sqft |
Source: Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL #10648689 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2020 | Price change | $359,900-1.1%$330/sqft |
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| 4/17/2020 | Price change | $364,000-1.4%$333/sqft |
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| 2/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $369,000-0.2%$338/sqft |
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| 12/7/2019 | Listing removed | $369,900$339/sqft |
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| 10/23/2019 | Price change | $369,900-2.6%$339/sqft |
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| 9/28/2019 | Price change | $379,900-2.6%$348/sqft |
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| 8/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $389,900+22180%$357/sqft |
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| 1/29/2017 | Listing removed | $1,850$2/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Edgebrook #09409003 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 7/15/2015 | Sold | $1,750$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,000 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $6,545 +2.6% | $31,004 |
| 2022 | $6,381 +2.3% | $31,004 |
| 2021 | $6,238 +8.4% | $31,004 +20.1% |
| 2020 | $5,755 -0.2% | $25,820 -10% |
| 2019 | $5,767 +1.7% | $28,689 |
| 2018 | $5,670 +15.8% | $28,689 +26.2% |
| 2017 | $4,896 +7.5% | $22,730 |
| 2016 | $4,555 +3.8% | $22,730 -5% |
| 2015 | $4,387 +3.9% | $23,927 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $4,223 +2% | $22,743 |
| 2013 | $4,139 +1.3% | $22,743 |
| 2012 | $4,084 -13.9% | $22,743 -22.3% |
| 2011 | $4,744 -0.4% | $29,252 |
| 2010 | $4,764 +143.9% | $29,252 |
| 2009 | $1,953 -5% | $29,252 -14.9% |
| 2008 | $2,057 -5.8% | $34,357 |
| 2007 | $2,183 -5.8% | $34,357 |
| 2006 | $2,318 -12.4% | $34,357 +32.1% |
| 2005 | $2,644 -34.3% | $26,016 |
| 2004 | $4,023 +35% | $26,016 |
| 2003 | $2,979 -5.1% | $26,016 +28.3% |
| 2002 | $3,138 -1% | $20,282 |
| 2001 | $3,168 +12.2% | $20,282 |
| 2000 | $2,823 | $20,282 +21.7% |
| 1999 | $2,823 | $16,664 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Big Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Garvy J Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garvy Elementary School
- Middle: Garvy Elementary School
- High: Taft High School
- District: 299
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- 5116 N Nordica Ave
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