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Property Description
Portage Park Home that has it all. Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home perfectly situated in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Portage Park neighborhood. This property offers both space and style. Step inside to discover all-new refinished hardwood floors, fresh trim work, and modern finishes throughout. Brand-new windows, a stunning new custom kitchen with quartz countertops, sleek cabinetry, and a high-end backsplash - perfect for the home chef. Upstairs, you'll find 2 generous bedrooms with plenty of closet space. A convenient lower level laundry, family room and additional bath make everyday living easy and functional. Every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded, from brand-new roofs on both the house and garage to a new HVAC systems and new siding and insulation on the rear of the home & garage. Enjoy outdoor living in the beautifully landscaped backyard featuring brand new patio deck with plenty of room to entertain guests. Located in a vibrant area close to parks, schools, restaurants, and all the charm of Portage Park's thriving community - this home truly has it all!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4256 N Monitor Ave
General
- Price: $675,000
- Taxes: $5,194 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12717208
- Updated: 8/3/2026
- Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Decorative
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Portage Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Montrose Ave. to Monitor South to property.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,290
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $5,194.41
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13174100220000
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Schools
Schools serving 4256 N Monitor Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smyser Elementary School 4310 North Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4256 N Monitor Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Listed
$675,000
107.69%
MLS
11/18/2025
Sold
$325,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4256 N Monitor Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,490
—
$36,000
9%
2023
$5,490
2%
$33,000
—
2022
$5,381
26%
$33,000
—
2021
$4,255
-14%
$33,000
30%
2020
$4,944
—
$25,296
-10%
2019
$4,958
2%
$28,107
—
2018
$4,874
10%
$28,107
17%
2017
$4,436
3%
$23,983
—
2016
$4,303
10%
$23,983
—
2015
$3,914
-1%
$23,983
1%
2014
$3,934
327%
$23,772
—
2013
$922
7%
$23,772
—
2012
$863
—
$23,772
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4256 N Monitor Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 (MLS# 12717208) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 4256 N Monitor Avenue is currently listed for $675,000 and was received on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 4256 N Monitor Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portage Park? You can browse all Portage Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

