Welcome to your charming new residence at 5227 W Waveland, nestled in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Portage Park community! This captivating 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom Bungalow is perfect for owner occupants and savvy investors alike. Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 60 years and including many recent thoughtful updates. Upon entry, you'll be greeted by abundant sunlight flooding the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. To elevate the home's allure, freshly painted walls complemented by new baseboards, new doors & hardware, new heat registers, new electrical outlets & switches along with refinished hardwood floors on both levels, create a move-in-ready atmosphere. The tastefully updated bathroom boasts newer fixtures, medicine cabinet & mirror and freshly grouted tile floors. New windows throughout (except dining room), including a striking Anderson kitchen window with built-in blinds and a newer inviting picture window in the living room. Additional updates include new carpet on the stairs, new mini blinds, new fire alarms for added safety and a heated rear porch for year-round enjoyment. The spacious eat-in kitchen awaits your personal touch and provides ample storage with its adjacent walk-in pantry. The open walkout basement with great ceiling height offers endless opportunity to finish and create additional living and recreation areas to enjoy. The 2-car brick garage offers overhead storage and a concrete covered patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Solid bones with many major mechanical updates over the last 7-10 years including newer roofs on the house and garage, siding, gutters/downspouts and newer HVAC (2011). Ideally situated with easy access to 90/94, Portage Park, the shopping and dining delights of Six Corners, and the convenience of the Addison bus to Blue Line Trains & Wrigley Field, your new home offers unparalleled accessibility. Plus, the local elementary school is just a block away. Don't miss the chance to make this house your forever home!
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$430,000
5227 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
4beds
1,690sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,906 Square Feet Lot
$570,500 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$2,550 Estimated rent
Home value
$570,500
$508,000 - $645,000
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Great ceiling heightNew carpetNew fire alarmsOverhead storageAmple storagePortage parkNewer inviting picture window
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Listed by:
Michael Rothe 630-862-8922,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Mike Ryan, SFR
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11995779
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,615
- Total interior livable area: 1,690 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 925
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,906 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X126
Details
- Parcel number: 13211290090000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust
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: 1921
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,054
- Date on market: 3/7/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $430,000+0.2%$254/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11995779 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Pending sale | $429,000$254/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11995779 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Contingent | $429,000$254/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11995779 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $429,000$254/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11995779 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,240 -11.3% | $41,000 -6.8% |
| 2023 | $9,289 +2.6% | $43,999 |
| 2022 | $9,055 +2.3% | $43,999 |
| 2021 | $8,853 +33.2% | $43,999 +47.5% |
| 2020 | $6,647 +21% | $29,822 -11% |
| 2019 | $5,495 +1.7% | $33,508 |
| 2018 | $5,401 -10.5% | $33,508 +19.5% |
| 2017 | $6,037 +7.5% | $28,029 |
| 2016 | $5,617 +9.3% | $28,029 |
| 2015 | $5,139 +12% | $28,029 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $4,590 +24.8% | $24,720 |
| 2013 | $3,679 +0.2% | $24,720 |
| 2012 | $3,671 -8.7% | $24,720 -18.1% |
| 2011 | $4,022 +38.7% | $30,185 |
| 2010 | $2,899 +14.6% | $30,185 |
| 2009 | $2,531 +3.3% | $30,185 -12.5% |
| 2008 | $2,449 +2.7% | $34,493 |
| 2007 | $2,385 -9.9% | $34,493 |
| 2006 | $2,647 -9.1% | $34,493 +31.5% |
| 2005 | $2,912 +4% | $26,223 |
| 2004 | $2,800 +3.5% | $26,223 |
| 2003 | $2,705 +9.1% | $26,223 +57.8% |
| 2002 | $2,478 +6.1% | $16,615 |
| 2001 | $2,336 +9.6% | $16,615 |
| 2000 | $2,132 +0% | $16,615 +17.1% |
| 1999 | $2,132 | $14,189 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Portage Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Gray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Schurz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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