Rare opportunity to own a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home in the heart of Portage Park! This home offers a versatile layout featuring a formal dining room, central air conditioning, and a full basement ready for your finishing touches. With generous libing space throughout and a detached 2-car garage, there's room for everyone. Situated on a quiet, residential street in one of Chicago's most sought-after Northwest Side neighborhoods, you'll enjoy easy access to parks, shopping, dining, public transportation, and all that Portage Park has to offer. Don't miss your chance to make this exceptional property your next home!
Price change
Price cut: $10K (7/23)
$489,900
4945 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
5beds
1,500sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,654/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
3,780 Square Feet Lot
$484,200 Zestimate®
$327/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet residential streetCentral air conditioningVersatile layoutFormal dining roomFull basement
- 43 days |
- 556 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maria Rivera (773)968-4639,
RE/MAX Premier,
Carolina Villanueva,
RE/MAX Premier
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12676152
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Loft, Kitchen, Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Daylight,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,780 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X126
Details
- Parcel number: 13212260040000
- Special conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Steel Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $327/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $370,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,058
- Date on market: 6/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$484,200
$460,000 - $508,000
$4,314/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $489,900-2%$327/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12676152 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+46%$333/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12676152 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2005 | Sold | $342,500+89.2%$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2000 | Sold | $181,000+40.3%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/1997 | Sold | $129,000+79.2%$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/1994 | Sold | $72,000$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,059 -43.2% | $37,000 +17.5% |
| 2023 | $5,386 +65.6% | $31,479 |
| 2022 | $3,252 +5% | $31,479 |
| 2021 | $3,096 -3.1% | $31,479 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,195 +0.3% | $31,166 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,185 +1.5% | $35,019 |
| 2018 | $3,137 -6.6% | $35,019 +38.7% |
| 2017 | $3,359 -20% | $25,241 |
| 2016 | $4,200 +17.1% | $25,241 |
| 2015 | $3,587 +0.9% | $25,241 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $3,556 -6.6% | $23,557 |
| 2013 | $3,809 +0.7% | $23,557 |
| 2012 | $3,782 -19.7% | $23,557 -24.2% |
| 2011 | $4,712 +6.3% | $31,078 |
| 2010 | $4,431 +12.9% | $31,078 |
| 2009 | $3,924 +0.5% | $31,078 -8.3% |
| 2008 | $3,904 +6.5% | $33,904 |
| 2007 | $3,664 +0.8% | $33,904 |
| 2006 | $3,635 -4.8% | $33,904 +34.7% |
| 2005 | $3,817 -6.3% | $25,172 |
| 2004 | $4,075 +2.2% | $25,172 |
| 2003 | $3,987 +37.2% | $25,172 +55.8% |
| 2002 | $2,906 +3.6% | $16,160 |
| 2001 | $2,804 +5.6% | $16,160 |
| 2000 | $2,655 -0.7% | $16,160 +17.1% |
| 1999 | $2,673 | $13,795 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Gray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Schurz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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