543 Leclaire Ave
NEW PRICE! NEARLY 3,000 SQ FT (APPROX. 2,821) ACROSS FOUR FINISHED LEVELS - room for everyone and everything! Completely rehabbed in 2026, this classic American Foursquare in Chicago's Austin neighborhood pairs 1911 character with turnkey living: 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and all the big-ticket items already done - NEW ROOF, ALL-NEW SIDING, NEW WINDOWS, NEW FURNACE, NEW WATER HEATER and central air. Step through the wrought iron gate onto the welcoming front porch. Inside, a sunlit 13x16 living room flows to a 12x16 formal dining room made for holiday dinners, and the updated eat-in kitchen shines with white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops and BRAND-NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - refrigerator, range and microwave - to be installed before closing. Upstairs, the 14x12 primary suite has its own full bath, plus two more bedrooms. The finished third level is a showstopper - a massive 15x32 bedroom/bonus space for a guest suite, home office, playroom or studio. The finished walkout lower level adds a huge 11x21 family room, an additional bedroom, a full bath, separate exterior access and a laundry room with a NEW WASHER & DRYER coming before closing. Luxury vinyl flooring, recessed lighting and modern fixtures throughout. Outside: a fully fenced yard with wrought iron fencing front and back, ready for cookouts and backyard fun, plus a 2.5-car garage off the alley. Close to parks, schools, shopping, the CTA Green Line, Metra and I-290. THE SELLER IS READY TO SELL and open to credits toward your closing costs (subject to lender guidelines). Schedule your private showing today! Note: kitchen appliances and washer/dryer are digitally rendered in select photos; new appliances will be installed before closing.
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Nash Elementary School
Assigned school for this home
YCCS-Austin Career Educational Center High School
Austin Polytechnical Academy High School
McNair Elementary School
Austin Bus & Entrepreneurship High School
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Hay Elementary Community Academy
Douglass Academy High School
School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
Listed by Michael Applegate · Straight-A Realty, LLC · 6302882446
Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.
Last Updated: October 31, 2026 at 1:35 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12788117

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