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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
- Sold For: $430,000
- Taxes: $777 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12664898
Interior
- 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
- Driving Directions: Irving Park Rd to Linder S. to Berenice Ave.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd 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
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- 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: $777.96
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13211120040000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by HomeSmart Connect LLC
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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:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
5543 W Berenice Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12664898) is a Single Family property that was sold at $430,000 on August 19, 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.

