SEND YOUR BEST OFFERS BY TUESDAY 12pm! This lovingly cared-for home has been owned for several decades and is ready for its next chapter. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 1 bath, this property offers plenty of potential for customization. The oversized living room flows seamlessly into the formal dining area-perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The large eat-in kitchen is a highlight, offering plenty of space for family meals and includes a pantry for added convenience. The unfinished walkout basement presents a great opportunity for future development. The finished attic boasts a large third bedroom, ample storage space, and a bonus room for added versatility. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard with a perennial garden, ideal for outdoor gatherings, grilling, and enjoying nature. There's also plenty of space to build your dream garage. Located just minutes from parks, schools, and highways, this home is a true gem for families. It's within walking distance of William Gray Elementary School (only a block away) and Portage Park is just a short stroll away. This home is being sold as part of an estate sale, "as-is." While it retains the charm of 1960s, all major systems have been carefully maintained and updated: Furnace (2020), AC (2015), and Water Heater (2022). A little updating will make this house truly shine! Listing agent related to seller.
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$355,500
5146 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
4beds
3,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,092 Square Feet Lot
$519,000 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$2,610 Estimated rent
Home value
$519,000
$452,000 - $597,000
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Perennial gardenLarge eat-in kitchenBeautifully landscaped backyardFormal dining area
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Listed by:
Teresa Sammarco 312-702-0242,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Elialvita Marrero
Nelly Corp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12331348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X24
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in, Pantry)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 777 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X37
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X4
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,053
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,092 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X124
Details
- Parcel number: 13212080220000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,163
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2025 | Sold | $355,500+9.4%$111/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12331348 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Contingent | $324,900$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12331348 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,900$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12331348 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $24,000 -14.3% |
| 2023 | $2,163 -0.6% | $27,999 |
| 2022 | $2,175 +5% | $27,999 |
| 2021 | $2,071 -38.6% | $27,999 +31.2% |
| 2020 | $3,373 -5.7% | $21,336 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,578 +1.8% | $23,973 |
| 2018 | $3,516 +32.2% | $23,973 +30.1% |
| 2017 | $2,661 -6.2% | $18,428 |
| 2016 | $2,835 +11% | $18,428 |
| 2015 | $2,554 +1.6% | $18,428 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,514 +2.8% | $17,945 |
| 2013 | $2,446 -0.4% | $17,945 |
| 2012 | $2,455 -15% | $17,945 -20.5% |
| 2011 | $2,887 +7.4% | $22,570 |
| 2010 | $2,689 +11.5% | $22,570 |
| 2009 | $2,411 -20.4% | $22,570 -22.6% |
| 2008 | $3,031 +13.5% | $29,166 |
| 2007 | $2,671 +35.8% | $29,166 |
| 2006 | $1,967 -5.9% | $29,166 +41.6% |
| 2005 | $2,090 +2.5% | $20,593 |
| 2004 | $2,038 +3.4% | $20,593 |
| 2003 | $1,971 -4.9% | $20,593 +43.4% |
| 2002 | $2,072 +6.5% | $14,357 |
| 2001 | $1,945 +17.1% | $14,357 |
| 2000 | $1,660 | $14,357 +22.3% |
| 1999 | $1,660 | $11,735 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Gray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Schurz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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