**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED, HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY 3/23 @5P** Welcome to this beautifully updated bungalow in the desirable Portage Park neighborhood. This spacious home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, plus an additional bedroom in the finished basement, ideal for guests, a home office, or extended living. Blending classic charm with modern updates, this home offers the best of both worlds. The kitchen and first and second floor bathrooms were fully renovated in 2022. The kitchen is equipped with newer appliances, including a built in microwave installed in 2022, a dishwasher installed in 2023, and a refrigerator installed in 2024. Major mechanical updates provide peace of mind, including a new AC condenser installed in 2022, a water heater installed in 2022, as well as septic vent installation and ejector pump replacement completed in 2022. A rare side private driveway on a 37.5' wide lot adds convenience and value for city living! Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation at Portage Park, along with nearby fitness centers, grocery stores, banks and everyday essentials. Commuters will appreciate proximity to the CTA Blue Line and major bus routes. Just minutes from the vibrant Six Corners shopping and dining district, offering a variety of retail, restaurants, and entertainment options. Move in ready and perfectly located, this is one you do not want to miss.
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$645,000
5021 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
4,613 Square Feet Lot
$657,100 Zestimate®
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$3,591 Estimated rent
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Beautifully updated bungalowSpacious homeRare side private driveway
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Listed by:
Brittany Hall 773-354-8770,
xr realty
Bought with:
Jeffrey Kropp, ABR
HBA Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12596213
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 462 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X09
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X07
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 13212130110000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s)
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: 1923
Details
- Builder model: BRICK BUNG
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $540,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,853
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $645,000+7.5% |
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| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $599,900 |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+7.1% |
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| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $560,000+6.7% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11365308 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2022 | Contingent | $525,000 |
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| 4/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $525,000+63.8% |
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| 1/11/2011 | Sold | $320,500-1.4% |
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| 9/24/2010 | Price change | $325,000-11.9% |
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| 5/17/2010 | Price change | $369,000-4% |
Source: RE/MAX Signature #07525243 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2010 | Price change | $384,500-3.6% |
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| 3/6/2010 | Listed for sale | $399,000+28.5% |
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| 3/4/2003 | Sold | $310,500+210.5% |
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| 6/4/1996 | Sold | $100,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,853 +51.2% | $54,000 +58.8% |
| 2023 | $7,178 +14.1% | $33,999 |
| 2022 | $6,293 +2% | $33,999 |
| 2021 | $6,171 +8.6% | $33,999 +18.9% |
| 2020 | $5,681 -1.5% | $28,589 -11% |
| 2019 | $5,768 +1.7% | $32,123 |
| 2018 | $5,670 +29.5% | $32,123 +35.6% |
| 2017 | $4,377 +3% | $23,697 |
| 2016 | $4,248 +10% | $23,697 |
| 2015 | $3,864 -27.4% | $23,697 -24.1% |
| 2014 | $5,322 +2.2% | $31,234 |
| 2013 | $5,206 +0.9% | $31,234 |
| 2012 | $5,161 +9.8% | $31,234 +7.8% |
| 2011 | $4,701 +19.6% | $28,987 |
| 2010 | $3,931 +9.3% | $28,987 |
| 2009 | $3,598 -9.4% | $28,987 -15.7% |
| 2008 | $3,972 +10.7% | $34,384 |
| 2007 | $3,588 +27.3% | $34,384 |
| 2006 | $2,817 -8.6% | $34,384 +31.4% |
| 2005 | $3,081 +3.5% | $26,163 |
| 2004 | $2,978 +4.3% | $26,163 |
| 2003 | $2,856 -5.9% | $26,163 +55% |
| 2002 | $3,036 +17.8% | $16,884 |
| 2001 | $2,578 +9.2% | $16,884 |
| 2000 | $2,361 -0.1% | $16,884 +18.3% |
| 1999 | $2,365 | $14,268 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Gray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Schurz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gray Elementary School
- 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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