Set on a tranquil, tree-lined street in Chicago's Portage Park enclave, this striking 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick residence blends 1940s character with contemporary convenience across its 1,461 sq ft interior! Steps lead up to the elevated front porch, welcoming you into a sunlit living room anchored by a scenic bay window that illuminates glowing hardwood floors and graceful archways that hint at the craftsmanship throughout. Your daily rhythm finds balance within the generous kitchen with its tiled backsplash, ample cabinetry, and suite of modern appliances, while morning coffee in the window-side dining alcove overlooking your fenced backyard offers a peaceful start to the day. Two serene bedrooms on the main level provide versatility, while two carpeted retreats upstairs share a thoughtfully placed half bath. Weekends were made for relaxing and hosting lively BBQs on your lawn with its concrete patio and alley access. And when it's time to tackle laundry or rotate your seasonal decor, the expansive daylight basement, with a utility sink and abundant storage, delivers practical solutions. A detached 2-car garage and a brand-new heating and air system ensure comfort year-round. Close to the historic 36-acre Portage Park, enjoy its sports fields, nature gardens, public pool, and vibrant community centers. With proximity to Wilbur Wright College, transit hubs like Jefferson Park, the Montrose Metra, and major shopping centers, you'll also have I-90/94, Wrigley Field, Lake Michigan beaches, and downtown Chicago all within easy reach. When location, style, and quality come together like this, seize the opportunity to discover a home that can redefine the next phase of your life!
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$429,000
6205 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
4beds
1,220sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
3,388 Square Feet Lot
$453,500 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$3,569 Estimated rent
Home value
$453,500
$408,000 - $503,000
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Listed by:
Steve Rollins 847-308-3161,
Compass
Bought with:
Daniel Collins
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12384429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,074
- Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
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
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,388 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X120
Details
- Parcel number: 13173100830000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Details
- Builder model: ENGLISH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,010
- Annual tax amount: $5,630
- Date on market: 6/10/2025
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2025 | Sold | $429,000+0.9%$352/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12384429 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$348/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12384429 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+95.4%$348/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12384429 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2011 | Sold | $217,500$178/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07779301 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,169 +9.6% | $34,001 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $5,630 +3% | $29,999 |
| 2022 | $5,467 +1.9% | $29,999 |
| 2021 | $5,363 +12.2% | $29,999 +22.1% |
| 2020 | $4,781 -1.5% | $24,563 -11% |
| 2019 | $4,856 +1.7% | $27,599 |
| 2018 | $4,773 +6.5% | $27,599 +14% |
| 2017 | $4,483 +3.1% | $24,201 |
| 2016 | $4,347 +9.9% | $24,201 |
| 2015 | $3,954 -0.5% | $24,201 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $3,975 +2.3% | $23,991 |
| 2013 | $3,885 -9.8% | $23,991 |
| 2012 | $4,305 -4.4% | $23,991 -24.6% |
| 2011 | $4,503 +40.4% | $31,828 |
| 2010 | $3,207 +14% | $31,828 |
| 2009 | $2,812 +2.8% | $31,828 -10.3% |
| 2008 | $2,736 -26.9% | $35,478 |
| 2007 | $3,740 +25.8% | $35,478 |
| 2006 | $2,972 +3.5% | $35,478 +42.5% |
| 2005 | $2,873 +3.6% | $24,903 |
| 2004 | $2,772 +4.5% | $24,903 |
| 2003 | $2,654 -0.9% | $24,903 +48.8% |
| 2002 | $2,679 +5.2% | $16,736 |
| 2001 | $2,548 -1.9% | $16,736 |
| 2000 | $2,597 -0.2% | $16,736 +7.8% |
| 1999 | $2,602 | $15,520 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Smyser Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 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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