5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 - Photo 1

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$475,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,342 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Portage Park custom built, 2 story home on a corner, double lot (62x125). Enormous room sizes, high ceilings, wood burning fire place. Formal living room with an adjacent sun room. Big dining room with plenty of windows and an extra room which can be used as a den or a home office. Kitchen with a walk-in pantry. Spacious bedrooms are all on the second floor. In addition there is a heated sun room with a pull down staircase to the attic. Full, unfinished basement, 2 car brick garage. Home has been the the same family since the 1940s and needs work. Walk tp Portage Park, grammar school and public transportation. Many new restaurants and pubs in the newly revitalized 6 Corners area.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5255 W Belle Plaine Ave

General

Sold For: $475,000
Taxes: $8,235 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12500540
Added to Site: 86 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: CHI - Portage Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Irving Park Rd W of Laramie to Lockwood N to Belle Plaine Ave

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 2,342
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1921
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
Lot Dimensions: 62 x 125

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1921
Tax Amount: $8,235
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 13163220010000

Listed by House Quest Inc
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 5255 W Belle Plaine Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Portage Park Elementary School 5330 West Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641	PK-8	0.2 mi
Schurz High School 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641	9-12	1.3 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 5255 W Belle Plaine Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/11/2025

Sold

$475,000

5.58%

MLS

10/24/2025

Listed

$449,900

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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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5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12500540) is a Single Family property that was sold at $475,000 on November 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 5255 W Belle Plaine 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.

5255 W Belle Plaine Ave Chicago, IL 60641