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$425,000

543 Leclaire Ave

Chicago, IL
Active
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,075
Square Feet
0.09
Lot Size (acres)
1911
Year Built
16
Days On Market

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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Listing Information

Listing Updated
2 days ago
Listed By
Michael Applegate · Straight-A Realty, LLC, 6302882446
MLS#
12788117
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
543 N Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
City
Chicago
County
Cook
Zip Code
60644

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Year Built
1911
Style
American 4-Sq.
Construction Materials
Frame, Stone
Building Area
2,075 sq. ft.
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Granite Counters
Appliances
None
Community Features
Sidewalks, Curbs, Street Lights
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air

Property Features

Lot Size
0.09 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
2,821 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$425,000
Annual Taxes
$4,970

Schools

52/100
Nash Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.3 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Chicago
Students
213
Student body
87% Black · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
93%
Phone
(773) 534-6125
70/100
YCCS-Austin Career Educational Center High School
Grades M–M · 0.5 mi
City
Chicago
Students
59
Student–teacher
9.8
Student body
90% Black · 10% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(773) 626-6988
70/100
Austin Polytechnical Academy High School
Grades 09–12 · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
114
Student–teacher
10.3
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(773) 534-6300
67/100
McNair Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Chicago
Students
328
Student–teacher
10.2
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
72% Black · 25% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
89%
Phone
(773) 534-8980
62/100
Austin Bus & Entrepreneurship High School
Grades 09–12 · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
98
Student–teacher
14.0
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(773) 534-6316
54/100
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Chicago
Students
580
Student body
96% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 0% White
Free/reduced lunch
94%
Phone
(773) 938-8553
54/100
Hay Elementary Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Chicago
Students
297
Student body
82% Black · 16% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Phone
(773) 534-6000
54/100
Douglass Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
37
Student body
97% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(773) 534-6176

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.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/17/2026Listed 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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