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Property Description
Spacious vintage charm with thoughtful modern updates! Located on a quiet one-way street, this sunny and meticulously maintained Portage Park home sits on an extra-wide 30' x 125' lot, offering space to breathe both inside and out, along with a detached two-car garage. Two main-floor bedrooms and a full bath provide flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or a growing family. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bath - with separate soaking tub and shower - are complemented by flexible open space, private storage, and skylights that fill the second floor with natural light. This home blends timeless character with meaningful updates, including refinished hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen, renovated second-floor bath, custom built-in shelving, new kitchenette flooring, water heater replacement, and a Smartpak whole-home air conditioning system. Professionally designed by the homeowner, a landscape architect, the front and rear gardens offer a rare urban retreat with mature plantings, structured greenery, and inviting outdoor spaces for relaxing or entertaining. Within blocks to Gray Elementary School and Portage Park, and minutes from Six Corners, I-90/94, and the Grayland Metra station. Enjoy easy access to coffee shops, farmer's market, tennis courts, baseball fields, swimming pool, playground, dog park, and more.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5339 W Berenice Ave
General
- Sold For: $612,000
- Taxes: $5,970 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12649291
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Portage Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Irving Park Rd. to Laramie, south to Berenice and west on Berenice to 5339
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $5,970
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13211140070000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 5339 W Berenice Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gray Elementary School 3730 North Laramie 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5339 W Berenice Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/16/2026
Sold
$612,000
22.65%
MLS
5/15/2026
Listed
$499,000
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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.
5339 W Berenice Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12649291) is a Single Family property that was sold at $612,000 on June 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 5339 W Berenice 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.

