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5325 S Catherine Avenue, Countryside, IL 60525

$449,000
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BEDS3 BATHS1 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET1,131 MLS#12600868
STATUSContingent PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 204

Property Description

Charming ranch sits in Countryside, but in the La Grange school district with highly rated Spring Avenue Elementary and William F Gurrie Middle School - just a block away! Enjoy lower taxes on this brick ranch with hardwood floors on the main level. Generous living room with picture window brings in tons of natural light! Updated, eat in kitchen with maple cabinets and corian counters and some new appliances (refrigerator 2025, dishwasher 2026) and view out big, bright window to the front yard. Two side by side recently enhanced adjacent baths introduce potential opportunity to reconfigure for an en suite and additional shower/tub, or can be left and enjoyed as-is. Full basement with luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout doubles the homes' size by adding a large recreation area and second living space, generous walk-in pantry/storage closet, office or basement bedroom (no egress), and laundry room with storage. Fully fenced backyard faces east, keeping cooler during hot afternoons. Deck refinished 2025. Cement fire pit added and new landscaping 2025. Newly painted storage shed included. Roof 2015, HVAC 2015, Hot water heater 2015, Sump pump w/back up 2023, blinds 2023. This location is A++! Walk to elementary and middle school, walk to shopping (Jewel, TJ Maxx, etc!), close to expressways, train and all that downtown La Grange and Countryside has to offer for dining and entertainment!

5325 S Catherine Avenue | MLS# 12600868

This single family home located at 5325 S Catherine Avenue, Countryside, IL 60525 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $449,000. This property was built in 1955 and has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 partial baths with 1131 sq. ft. S Catherine Avenue is located within the District 204 school district. Search Countryside real estate on elmo.bhhscrosby.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 1
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Home Style: Ranch
Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $5,440
Year Built: 1955

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Office
Additional Structures: Shed(s)
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Lot Dimensions: 50 X 123
Parcel#: 18093210080000
Parking: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 7
Township: Lyons
Water: Lake Michigan

Room Sizes

Office: 14X11
Bedroom 2: 12X11
Bedroom 3: 12X10
Family Room: 25X23
Kitchen: 15X10
Living Room: 19X15
Primary Bedroom: 12X11

Local Schools

High School: Lyons Twp High School
Middle School: Wm F Gurrie Middle School
Elementary School: Spring Ave Elementary School
School District: District 204

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Agency Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agency Phone: 708-246-0500

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$ 1,583.57 per month $999.28 Principal & Interest $453.33 Property Tax $130.96 Homeowner's Insurance

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