5249 W Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 - Photo 1

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$377,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,419 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Charming 1.5-story bungalow in historic Portage Park offering three full levels of finished living space, including an updated suite on the 2nd floor-perfect for extended family or flexible living. The main floor features a spacious living room, separate dining room, oak hardwood floors, kitchen with oak cabinets and white appliances, walk-in pantry, office, two bedrooms, and a remodeled bath with a large walk-in shower. The 2nd floor was refinished in 2019 and includes a living room, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets and stainless steel appliances, one bedroom, and a full bath. The finished basement offers a large family room with newer vinyl flooring, storage space and laundry area with washer, dryer, and slop sink. Additional highlights include central air, refinished original 3 panel oak doors, some newer windows, updated siding (2015), 2-car detached garage, and a spacious fenced yard. Ideal location just one block from 38-acre Portage Park with tennis courts, playgrounds, sports fields, dog-friendly areas, pools, and more. Conveniently located near Portage Park Elementary, shopping, restaurants, public transit, and expressways.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5249 W Berteau Ave

General

Sold For: $377,500
Taxes: $6,950 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12459851
Added to Site: 136 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off-Alley, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: CHI - Portage Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Central East to Long Ave South to Berteau East to Home

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299
Elementary School: Portage Park Elementary School
Middle School: Portage Park Elementary School
High School: Schurz High School
Private School: Schurz High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Vinyl Siding, Cedar, Stone
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Cedar, Stone
Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,419
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1913
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125.6
Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1913
Tax Amount: $6,950
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 13163180040000

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Schools

Schools serving 5249 W Berteau Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Portage Park Elementary School 5330 West Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641	PK-8	0.1 mi
Schurz High School 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641	9-12	1.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5249 W Berteau Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/28/2025

Sold

$377,500

-11.18%

MLS

10/07/2025

Price Reduced

$425,000

-5.56%

MLS

9/02/2025

Listed

$450,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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5249 W Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12459851) is a Single Family property that was sold at $377,500 on October 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 5249 W Berteau 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.

5249 W Berteau Ave Chicago, IL 60641