Welcome to Portage Park! - This Classic Chicago Brick Bungalow blends charm, space, and flexibility for today's lifestyle. The main floor offers an open living/dining area, hardwood floors, two bedrooms, and a full bath. The full finished basement. Enjoy summer gatherings in the fenced backyard. NO interior stairs to the basement or attic. Conveniently located just off Belmont & Central, close to shopping, dining, and neighborhood favorites. Bankruptcy Trustee. Sold As-Is. See additional info tab. Make sure you virtually walk through our listing with the 3D Scan/Matterport.
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$348,000
5709 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60634
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$356,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,877 Estimated rent
Home value
$356,100
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Finished basementFenced backyardSeparate in-law arrangementHardwood floors
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Listing courtesy of:
Don Felton 312-330-7949,
Chicago's Real Estate Agency
Bought with:
Margarita Binetti
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12447678
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X09
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Den
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- None
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 13204320170000
- Special conditions: Court Approval Required
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: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Sold | $348,000 |
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| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $348,000+1.5% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447678 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $343,000 |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $343,000+57.3% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447678 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2007 | Sold | $218,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06714946 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $31,000 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $6,333 +2.6% | $30,000 |
| 2022 | $6,174 +2.3% | $30,000 |
| 2021 | $6,036 +19% | $30,000 +31.8% |
| 2020 | $5,073 -1.3% | $22,760 -11% |
| 2019 | $5,141 +1.7% | $25,573 |
| 2018 | $5,054 -2.6% | $25,573 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $5,189 +7.5% | $24,093 |
| 2016 | $4,828 +9.3% | $24,093 |
| 2015 | $4,418 +0.7% | $24,093 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,386 +2% | $23,621 |
| 2013 | $4,299 +1.3% | $23,621 |
| 2012 | $4,242 -12% | $23,621 -20.6% |
| 2011 | $4,822 -0.4% | $29,737 |
| 2010 | $4,843 +15.9% | $29,737 |
| 2009 | $4,178 -6.9% | $29,737 -13.7% |
| 2008 | $4,486 +31.2% | $34,439 |
| 2007 | $3,421 -30.9% | $34,439 |
| 2006 | $4,948 +326.2% | $34,439 +42.2% |
| 2005 | $1,161 -4.8% | $24,227 |
| 2004 | $1,219 -7.2% | $24,227 |
| 2003 | $1,313 -11.6% | $24,227 +45.6% |
| 2002 | $1,486 -6.7% | $16,640 |
| 2001 | $1,591 -8.8% | $16,640 |
| 2000 | $1,744 -3.8% | $16,640 +17.9% |
| 1999 | $1,813 | $14,115 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Belmont Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Camras Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Schurz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marvin Camras 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.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60634
- Belmont Central
- 5709 W Melrose St
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