Portage Park custom built, 2 story home on a corner, double lot (62x125). Enormous room sizes, high ceilings, wood burning fire place. Formal living room with an adjacent sun room. Big dining room with plenty of windows and an extra room which can be used as a den or a home office. Kitchen with a walk-in pantry. Spacious bedrooms are all on the second floor. In addition there is a heated sun room with a pull down staircase to the attic. Full, unfinished basement, 2 car brick garage. Home has been the the same family since the 1940s and needs work. Walk tp Portage Park, grammar school and public transportation. Many new restaurants and pubs in the newly revitalized 6 Corners area.
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$475,000
5255 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
3beds
2,342sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
7,750 Square Feet Lot
$635,700 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$3,705 Estimated rent
Home value
$635,700
$547,000 - $737,000
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Wood burning fireplaceEnormous room sizesHigh ceilingsSpacious bedroomsCorner double lotHeated sun roomAdjacent sun room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Dailey 312-405-4456,
House Quest Inc,
Ivona Jedeluk,
House Quest Inc
Bought with:
Theodora Karlos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12500540
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Enclosed Porch Heated, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 184 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,342 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62x125
Details
- Parcel number: 13163220010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $520,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,235
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Sold | $475,000+5.6%$203/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500540 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Contingent | $449,900$192/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500540 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900$192/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500540 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,256 +12.4% | $52,000 +15.6% |
| 2023 | $8,235 +3.1% | $44,999 |
| 2022 | $7,989 +1.9% | $44,999 |
| 2021 | $7,843 +11.4% | $44,999 +21% |
| 2020 | $7,042 -0.3% | $37,196 -10% |
| 2019 | $7,063 +1.7% | $41,329 |
| 2018 | $6,942 -4.9% | $41,329 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $7,299 +2.1% | $39,980 |
| 2016 | $7,150 +10% | $39,980 |
| 2015 | $6,502 +5.2% | $39,980 +6% |
| 2014 | $6,179 +2.3% | $37,709 |
| 2013 | $6,038 +0.7% | $37,709 |
| 2012 | $5,999 +2.7% | $37,709 -4.9% |
| 2011 | $5,843 +6.9% | $39,660 |
| 2010 | $5,467 +7.8% | $39,660 |
| 2009 | $5,074 -6.6% | $39,660 -13.7% |
| 2008 | $5,434 +7.6% | $45,941 |
| 2007 | $5,052 +10.9% | $45,941 |
| 2006 | $4,554 -1.3% | $45,941 +25.3% |
| 2005 | $4,616 +2.9% | $36,667 |
| 2004 | $4,487 +3% | $36,667 |
| 2003 | $4,355 +3.3% | $36,667 +39.4% |
| 2002 | $4,216 +5.2% | $26,304 |
| 2001 | $4,010 +17.3% | $26,304 |
| 2000 | $3,418 -0.1% | $26,304 +25.8% |
| 1999 | $3,422 | $20,904 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Portage Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Portage Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Schurz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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