Gorgeous 3 bedroom/2 bath historically significant blonde bungalow with all of the original features AND modern conveniences. Beautiful refinished original hardwood floors, lovely crown molding woodwork, built-ins, and art glass. Light and bright living room with electric fireplace flanked by original oak shelves/mantle and original art glass. The separate dining room is a generous space for family gatherings. The huge eat-in kitchen was recently updated with quartz countertops, new sink/faucet (2025) and has a large pantry and original spice rack/ironing board cabinet. All three large bedrooms are on the main floor with plenty of room to grow as the unfinished attic awaits the potential of a primary suite and/or the additional living space that you desire. The full finished basement has a full bath and plenty of space for recreation and a guest room/office, plus separate laundry room, work room, and storage/utility room. The plentiful upgrades to this home make it truly move-in ready: recently refinished floors, fresh interior paint, many newer windows throughout, Radiant heat and central AC, newer electric (1998 and 2001). New tuckpointing (2025), New cement patio/drainage, and apron (2022), New tear-off roof (2022) Newer 2 1/2 car garage with front and back overhead doors (2000) with 220 amp service for EV charging. Covered carport for a third car or covered patio space. All of this on a quiet street close to schools and public transportation.
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$475,000
5038 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
3beds
1,686sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$492,800 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$3,346 Estimated rent
Home value
$492,800
$444,000 - $547,000
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Electric fireplaceModern conveniencesWork roomOriginal featuresHuge eat-in kitchenLarge pantryRadiant heat
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Erica Cuneen, CIPS,GREEN,SFR,SRES (708)220-2025,
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Bought with:
Ben Lalez
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12423449
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 464 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,686 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 13282090270000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $475,000+3.3%$282/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12423449 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Contingent | $460,000$273/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12423449 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000+338.1%$273/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12423449 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/1994 | Sold | $105,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,001 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $5,845 +3% | $31,003 |
| 2022 | $5,676 +1.9% | $31,003 |
| 2021 | $5,568 +10.7% | $31,003 +20.8% |
| 2020 | $5,028 -1.5% | $25,660 -11% |
| 2019 | $5,107 +1.7% | $28,832 |
| 2018 | $5,020 +1.2% | $28,832 +9.2% |
| 2017 | $4,962 +3.5% | $26,413 |
| 2016 | $4,793 +9.9% | $26,413 |
| 2015 | $4,362 +7.5% | $26,413 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $4,059 +2.3% | $24,428 |
| 2013 | $3,968 +0.7% | $24,428 |
| 2012 | $3,939 +11.6% | $24,428 -18.3% |
| 2011 | $3,528 +18.4% | $29,915 |
| 2010 | $2,981 +14% | $29,915 |
| 2009 | $2,614 +2.8% | $29,915 -13.9% |
| 2008 | $2,543 +3.2% | $34,764 |
| 2007 | $2,464 -14.2% | $34,764 |
| 2006 | $2,872 +2.4% | $34,764 +42% |
| 2005 | $2,806 +3.7% | $24,476 |
| 2004 | $2,705 +4.5% | $24,476 |
| 2003 | $2,589 +1.1% | $24,476 +52.4% |
| 2002 | $2,561 +5.1% | $16,061 |
| 2001 | $2,435 +5.3% | $16,061 |
| 2000 | $2,313 | $16,061 +14.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $14,016 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cragin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Falconer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10INTRINSIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Foreman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 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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- 5038 W Nelson St
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