Portage Park Home that has it all. Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home perfectly situated in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Portage Park neighborhood. This property offers both space and style. Step inside to discover all-new refinished hardwood floors, fresh trim work, and modern finishes throughout. Brand-new windows, a stunning new custom kitchen with quartz countertops, sleek cabinetry, and a high-end backsplash - perfect for the home chef. Upstairs, you'll find 2 generous bedrooms with plenty of closet space. A convenient lower level laundry, family room and additional bath make everyday living easy and functional. Every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded, from brand-new roofs on both the house and garage to a new HVAC systems and new siding and insulation on the rear of the home & garage. Enjoy outdoor living in the beautifully landscaped backyard featuring brand new patio deck with plenty of room to entertain guests. Located in a vibrant area close to parks, schools, restaurants, and all the charm of Portage Park's thriving community - this home truly has it all!
Active
$675,000
4256 N Monitor Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
4beds
3,290sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$672,400 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishes throughoutAdditional bathConvenient lower level laundrySleek cabinetryFamily roomStunning new custom kitchenBeautifully landscaped backyard
- 20 days |
- 954 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter Dubiel 773-844-0478,
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12717208
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,090
- Total interior livable area: 3,290 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x125
Details
- Parcel number: 13174100220000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $360,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,194
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$672,400
$639,000 - $706,000
$4,085/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+107.7%$205/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12717208 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $325,000$99/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488752 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Contingent | $325,000$99/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488752 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000$99/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12488752 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,194 -5.4% | $36,000 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $5,490 +2% | $33,000 |
| 2022 | $5,381 +26.4% | $33,000 |
| 2021 | $4,255 -13.9% | $33,000 +30.5% |
| 2020 | $4,944 -0.3% | $25,296 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,958 +1.7% | $28,107 |
| 2018 | $4,874 +9.9% | $28,107 +17.2% |
| 2017 | $4,436 +3.1% | $23,983 |
| 2016 | $4,303 +9.9% | $23,983 |
| 2015 | $3,914 -0.5% | $23,983 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $3,934 +326.8% | $23,772 |
| 2013 | $922 +6.8% | $23,772 |
| 2012 | $863 +2.1% | $23,772 -22.9% |
| 2011 | $845 +10.6% | $30,818 |
| 2010 | $764 +6.6% | $30,818 |
| 2009 | $717 -6.9% | $30,818 -8.2% |
| 2008 | $770 -9.2% | $33,580 |
| 2007 | $849 -5.8% | $33,580 |
| 2006 | $901 -13.9% | $33,580 +30.2% |
| 2005 | $1,046 -4.8% | $25,797 |
| 2004 | $1,098 -7.7% | $25,797 |
| 2003 | $1,190 -55% | $25,797 +46.9% |
| 2002 | $2,645 +83.7% | $17,560 |
| 2001 | $1,440 -8.8% | $17,560 |
| 2000 | $1,578 -27.3% | $17,560 +21.7% |
| 1999 | $2,170 | $14,430 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Smyser Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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