Houses Illinois Cook County Chicago Jefferson Park

$3,500 / Month

5509 N Central Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

773-658-4576

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

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Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Wood Flooring
2 Car Detached Garage
Wet Bar
Living Room
Laundry Room

5509 N Central Ave

About This Home

Available Now

RARE FIND! Step inside this charming 2 bed,1 bath single family home in the heart of Jefferson Park! Featuring a finished basement with an additional 2 beds,1 bath and 2 car garage (pull through). Rehabbed in 2026 this home features NEW brick face on the exterior,electric,drywall,insulation,widows,cabinets,lights/fixtures,doors,flooring,furnace,plumbing,wet bar,updated bathrooms and brand new GE appliances (fridge,gas stove,dishwasher,washer & dryer). Perfect for a starter home or downsizing. NEW updates throughout while maintaining the Chicago brick ranch character. PRIME location! Only 5 min walk from Farnsworth Elementary and 10 min walk to the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Don't miss out on this Jefferson Park GEM! MLS# MRD12704554 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

5509 N Central Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60630 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1961 | Remodeled in 2026

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Wet Bar Living Room Dining Room Family Room

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/1/26 Rent includes water, scavenger

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage Parking Available Garage Door Opener Parking Included in Price

Utilities

Central Air Lake Michigan Water Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Garage Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Megan Grealy | Baird & Warner
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Midwest Real Estate Data LLC

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Neighborhood

Located on the Northwest side of Chicago, Jefferson Park is a scenic neighborhood named in honor of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson’s tree-lined streets, lush parks, and vast wooded areas provide the neighborhood with a pervasive sense of natural beauty, while numerous diverse restaurants and the landmark Copernicus Civic and Cultural Center contribute an international flair.

Known for being a family-friendly community, Jefferson Park hosts a wide variety of fun events throughout the year, including Taste of Polonia, Jeff Fest, and the Roberts Square Park Annual Picnic. Jefferson Park’s bustling Milwaukee Avenue features a slew of stores, restaurants, and businesses, offering residents plenty of modern conveniences. Getting around from Jefferson Park is simple with quick access to public transportation and the Kennedy Expressway.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Wilbur Wright College	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
North Park University	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi

5509 N Central Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.9 miles from Wilbur Wright College. It is also near Northeastern Ill. Univ. and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.

Schools

Farnsworth Elementary School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

496 Students

Attendance Zone

Taft High School

Public Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

4,290 Students

Attendance Zone

St Cornelius Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

133 Students

Nearby

Luther North College Prep

Private High School

Grades 9-12

158 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include Jefferson Park Station, located 1.8 miles from 5509 N Central Ave. 5509 N Central Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 8.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 14.6 miles or 27 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Jefferson Park Station	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi
Kimball Station	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Montrose Station (Blue Line)	Drive:	6 min	3.9 mi
Harlem Station (Blue Line - O'hare Branch)	Drive:	7 min	4.3 mi
Irving Park Station (Blue Line)	Drive:	7 min	4.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Gladstone Park	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Forest Glen	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Edgebrook	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Jefferson Park	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Norwood Park	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	14 min	8.0 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	27 min	14.6 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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75 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5509 N Central Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
5719-5731 N Central Ave	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Skil Plaza	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
5500 N Milwaukee Ave	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi

5509 N Central Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Norwood Park	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Caldwell Woods	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
Labagh Woods	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Indian Road Woods	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Bunker Hill / Clayton Smith Preserves	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi

5509 N Central Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Indian Road Woods, Labagh Woods, and Caldwell Woods.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Community First Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Chicago - Read Mental Health Center	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi

5509 N Central Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Community First Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	22 min	15.7 mi
Great Lakes Naval Training Center	Drive:	37 min	27.3 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville	Drive:	43 min	29.7 mi

5509 N Central Ave has 3 military bases within 29.7 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 15.7 miles away and a 22 minute drive.