5820 W Berenice Ave

$385,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,000 Sq. Ft.
$193 / Sq. Ft.
2,000
Sq. Ft.
$193
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming 2-story single-family home nestled in the heart of Portage Park, Chicago. This beautiful residence boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 meticulously updated bathrooms. As you enter, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room perfect for relaxing and entertaining guests and featuring a faux fireplace with flanking bookcases. The adjacent dining room features an elegant vintage chandelier and stunning portrait-style/wainscotting walls, creating a perfect ambiance for formal dinners...Welcome to this charming 2-story single-family home nestled in the heart of Portage Park, Chicago. This beautiful residence boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 meticulously updated bathrooms. As you enter, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room perfect for relaxing and entertaining guests and featuring a faux fireplace with flanking bookcases. The adjacent dining room features an elegant vintage chandelier and stunning portrait-style/wainscotting walls, creating a perfect ambiance for formal dinners and special occasions. The kitchen has been enhanced with brand-new flooring, offering a modern touch and a fresh feel. Additionally, this home is equipped with a new washer and water heater 2021, ensuring convenience and efficiency for your everyday needs. The full basement, partially finished, provides ample storage space and the potential for a variety of uses. Set on an extra-wide lot measuring 35' x 123', this home offers a generous front porch, recently repainted to enhance its curb appeal, and a large family-friendly backyard, ideal for outdoor activities and gatherings. With all-new plumbing [2021], updated bathrooms [2021] both upstairs and downstairs, and central heat and air conditioning, this home is move-in ready and designed for comfortable living. Even though this house is in great condition, it is being sold as is and can use your final elegant touch. Don't miss this opportunity to own a delightful home in a sought-after neighborhood, blending classic charm with modern amenities.
  1. Listed by Evelyn Fred • Baird & Warner

Sold By Dream Town Real Estate

Property Details for 5820 West Berenice Avenue

Area
CHI - Portage Park
Township
Jefferson
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2024 09:35 AM

Property Details for 5820 West Berenice Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12151337
Days on Market3
Taxes$7,610 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built-
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,303 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 5820 West Berenice Avenue

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,303 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,651 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,017

Property Taxes

$634

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5820 West Berenice Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Gray Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Schurz High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Alley Access
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Storage Space
  • Basement Sq Ft: 665
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1330
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1330
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1995
  • Main Sq Ft: 665
  • Upper Sq Ft: 665
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 5473
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 3850
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5820
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 665
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 13X20
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X13
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X14

Property History for 5820 West Berenice Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 2024

Sold

MRED #12151337

$385,000
Sep 20, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541665140

$385,000

+5.0% / yr

Aug 31, 2024

Pending

MRED #12151337

Aug 31, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12151337

Aug 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12151337

$389,000
Aug 29, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12140668

$399,000
Aug 16, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12117436

$425,000
Aug 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12140668

$399,000
Jul 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12117436

$425,000
May 7, 2021

Sold

MRED #11014715

$326,000
Apr 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462113963

$326,000
Mar 11, 2021

Pending

MRED #11014715

Mar 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11014715

$324,990
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/2024

Sold

MRED #12151337

$385,000
09/20/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541665140

$385,000

+5.0% / yr

08/31/2024

Pending

MRED #12151337

08/31/2024

Contingent

MRED #12151337

08/29/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12151337

$389,000
08/29/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12140668

$399,000
08/16/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12117436

$425,000
08/16/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12140668

$399,000
07/25/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12117436

$425,000
05/07/2021

Sold

MRED #11014715

$326,000
04/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462113963

$326,000
03/11/2021

Pending

MRED #11014715

03/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11014715

$324,990

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5820 West Berenice Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,054Additions$24,946Total$37,000
Tax Record2023$7,807 ($651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,305 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906CountyCOOKAPN13-20-209-030

Schools near 5820 West Berenice Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gray Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Schurz High School
Public9 to 12

Rickover Naval Academy High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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