6940 N Mendota Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
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6940 N Mendota Avenue,Chicago, IL 60646
$1,100,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,955 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: gina purdy
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12702748
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,100,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$278.13
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1977
- Listing ID #:12702748
- Updated:July 24, 2026 at 08:52 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:11
- Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:3,955 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1977
- Building area:3,955 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.17 Acres
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Taft High School
- Middle school:Wildwood Elementary School
- Elementary school:Wildwood Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,100,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$278.13
- Tax amount:$14,607 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Backup Sump Pump, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn, Sump Pump
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Brick Driveway, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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