Contingent

$429,000

5543 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

3beds

1,103sqft

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

3,782 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$389/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Classic chicago brick bungalowBeautiful fenced-in backyardOriginal oak floors

Classic Chicago brick Bungalow in Portage Park. Original oak floors, oak doors and wood trim. Enclosed, heated back porch with a closet and exterior door. Beautiful, fenced-in backyard. The home is in good condition but the seller is selling the home in "as is" condition. Listing agent is related to the seller. The first floor features a good sized Living Room and Dining Room and 2 bedrooms. The second (attic) floor has one finished bedroom and an unfinished attic for storage. The full unfinished basement includes the Laundry area: washer & dryer included. Brand new 40-gal hot water installed (6/26) and the boiler was repaired. Receipt is available. Conveniently located to Portage Park, schools and shopping.

--
on Zillow
432
views
24
saves

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Enclosed Porch Heated

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X11

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X10

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Attic
Area: 230 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23X10

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X12

Other

Level: Main
Area: 98 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X7

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X11

Laundry

Level: Basement
Area: 18 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6X3

Living room

Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
Level: Main
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15X14

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished,Full
Attic: Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,103 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

Size: 3,782 Square Feet
Dimensions: 31X122

Details

Parcel number: 13211120040000
Special conditions: None

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: 1924

Details

Builder model: Bungalow

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $389/sqft
Tax assessed value: $310,000
Annual tax amount: $777
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$31,000 +0%
2023	$822 -0.6%	$30,999
2022	$827 +5%	$30,999
2021	$787 -3.1%	$30,999 +36.2%
2020	$812 +0.3%	$22,752 -11%
2019	$810 +1.5%	$25,564
2018	$798 -6.6%	$25,564 +18%
2017	$854 -32.7%	$21,669
2016	$1,269 +4%	$21,669
2015	$1,220 +0.9%	$21,669 -2.4%
2014	$1,209 -0.4%	$22,199
2013	$1,214 +6.8%	$22,199
2012	$1,136 +5.4%	$22,199 -20.6%
2011	$1,078 +10.6%	$27,955
2010	$975 +6.6%	$27,955
2009	$915 -6.3%	$27,955 -13.6%
2008	$976 -57.7%	$32,368
2007	$2,307 +104.6%	$32,368
2006	$1,127 -13.4%	$32,368 +35.6%
2005	$1,302 -4.8%	$23,863
2004	$1,367 -6.7%	$23,863
2003	$1,465 -11.6%	$23,863 +47.7%
2002	$1,657 -6.7%	$16,161
2001	$1,775 -8.8%	$16,161
2000	$1,946	$16,161 +18.4%
1999	$1,946	$13,647

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Est. payment

Payment breakdown

Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.

Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.

Get pre-qualified

Climate risks

Neighborhood: Portage Park

Getting around

78 / 100

Very Walkable

55 / 100

Good Transit

62 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Gray Elementary School
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
1/10
Schurz High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Gray Elementary School
Middle: Gary Elementary School
High: Schurz High 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.