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Property Description
Do not miss this meticulously maintained 3br/2bath 1.5 story brick Cape Cod, ideally located on an oversized 39.1' x 125.26' corner lot in the heart of Portage Park. Built in 1948, this move-in ready home blends timeless charm with thoughtful modern upgrades and beautifully landscaped front/rear yards and a paved patio - ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy ample 24/7 street parking and a spacious, light-filled floor plan featuring oak hardwood floors throughout the first and second levels. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with Silestone quartz countertops, custom 36" KraftMaid cabinetry, Italian porcelain tile floors, and high-end appliances-including a Viking range, Vent-A-Hood commercial exhaust, and KitchenAid refrigerator and dishwasher. The home features three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms: a first-floor vintage bath with a reglazed cast iron tub and a fully updated second-floor bath with new fixtures and finishes. A heated rear porch with new flooring, 220V electric wall heater, and solar motion-sensor lighting offers year-round comfort. The full basement boasts approximately 6'9" ceiling height (floor to joist), steel beam construction, a new double sink laundry tub, and convenient exterior access - ideal for an in-law or nanny retreat. Recent mechanical upgrades include: New 200amp (2002) & 100amp (2005) electrical service with updated wiring throughout, New 50-gallon high-efficiency Rheem hot water heater (2025), New RUUD high-efficiency furnace & central A/C with Smart Ecobee thermostat (2024), Updated copper plumbing with 1" lead-free service line to the street (2023) , New gas service lines and connections (2025), New sump pumps (2024) The heated, oversized garage includes a 50amp panel (2025), EV charging outlets (front and rear), generator hookup, new smart garage door opener, and GFCI exterior outlets. Additional features: Professionally landscaped yard w/new sod 2025, New paint (Benjamin Moore) throughout interior and exterior (2024-2025), New cement finish on front stoop, Updated lighting, electric, and thresholds throughout porch and basement, New window and door trim, crown molding, and woodwork details, Cat 5, cable, and hardwired landline conduit access (2nd floor and basement) Just two blocks from Portage Park and close to Six Corners, restaurants, transit, and expressways (I-90/I-94), this home offers convenience, comfort, and style in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5700 W Cullom Ave
General
- Sold For: $529,000
- Taxes: $6,522 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12434645
- Added to Site: 168 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- 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: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Portage Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: CENTRAL TO CULLOM (5700) WEST TO MAJOR-ENTRANCE ON MAJOR
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
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: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Daylight, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments, Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 39.10 x 125.26
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $6,522
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13174060420000
Listed by Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 5700 W Cullom Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Portage Park Elementary School 5330 West Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Schurz High School 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 5700 W Cullom Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2025
Sold
$529,000
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MLS
7/31/2025
Listed
$529,000
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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.
5700 W Cullom Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 (MLS# 12434645) is a Single Family property that was sold at $529,000 on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 5700 W Cullom 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.


