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$429,000 Just Listed
Property Description
Classic Chicago brick Bungalow in Portage Park. Original oak floors, oak doors and wood trim. Enclosed, heated back porch with a closet and exterior door. Beautiful, fenced-in backyard. The home is in good condition but the seller is selling the home in "as is" condition. Listing agent is related to the seller. The first floor features a good sized Living Room and Dining Room and 2 bedrooms. The second (attic) floor has one finished bedroom and an unfinished attic for storage. The full unfinished basement includes the Laundry area: washer & dryer included. Brand new 40-gal hot water installed (6/26) and the boiler was repaired. Receipt is available. Conveniently located to Portage Park, schools and shopping.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5543 W Berenice Ave
General
- Price: $429,000
- Taxes: $822 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12664898
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
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: Irving Park Rd to Linder S. to Berenice Ave.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Gray Elementary School
- Middle School: Gary Elementary School
- High School: Schurz High School
- Private School: Schurz High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Model: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,103
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Bungalow
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 31 x 122
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $822
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13211120040000
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Schools
Schools serving 5543 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 | 0.5 mi |
Schurz High School 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Tax History
Tax History for 5543 W Berenice Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$822
—
$31,000
—
2023
$822
-1%
$30,999
—
2022
$827
5%
$30,999
—
2021
$787
-3%
$30,999
36%
2020
$812
—
$22,752
-11%
2019
$810
2%
$25,564
—
2018
$798
-7%
$25,564
18%
2017
$854
-33%
$21,669
—
2016
$1,269
4%
$21,669
—
2015
$1,220
1%
$21,669
-2%
2014
$1,209
—
$22,199
—
2013
$1,214
7%
$22,199
—
2012
$1,136
—
$22,199
—
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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5543 W Berenice Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12664898) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5543 W Berenice Avenue is currently listed for $429,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 5543 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.
