3638 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
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$520,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,748 sqft

3638 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
Est. Mortgage $3,727/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1923
$189/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:First-floor bedroomParking for three carsBathed in natural lightWonderful yardThree dining optionsFormal dining room
Truly one of Chicago's most desirable home styles, this iconic bungalow is built to last and filled with timeless charm. Bathed in natural light, the home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and a thoughtful layout with plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The main level offers three dining options, including a formal dining room, a spacious eating area just off the kitchen, and casual seating at the kitchen island. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, creating an inviting space for gatherings. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom add convenience and flexibility. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a large full bathroom, and two generous 5' x 6' walk-in closets, providing exceptional storage. The finished basement expands the living space even further with a fourth bedroom, third bathroom, and kitchenette-perfect for guests, recreation, or additional living space. Outside, the home sits on an oversized lot with a wonderful yard and parking for three cars. Lovingly cared for over 21 years, this special home has been the setting for countless cherished memories and is ready to begin its next chapter.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of: Marlene Rubenstein, ABR,ABRM,SRES, (847) 565-6666
Baird & Warner
Jacquelyn Rodriguez, (224) 400-0782
Baird & Warner Highland Park
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12764968
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Open House

Saturday, September 26
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Home Details for 3638 N Linder Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2748 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water PurifierDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Door Opener,Carport,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional ParcelsIs Habitable Residence
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13211250270000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $520,000Price Per Sqft: $189
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12764968

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2771 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4158 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12764968Attic: Dormer, Finished, Interior Stair

Additional Information

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Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Portage Park
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What Locals Say about Portage Park

At least 510 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Holly Armstrong
    "Dog friendly, lots of green space, a small park on our block and a large park with a dog park a half mile away"
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  • Kailey Oboikovitz
    "Walkable and safe. close stores. Good for families and pets and friendly. Great parks for the kids to play "
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  • Trulia User
    "Kids ride around on bikes and walk around plenty! There are things going on at the local parks that keeps them busy. "
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    "Great neighbors and great family environment, safe neighborhood everything walking distance from your home "
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  • Berenice N
    "Portage park is great! Decent area for walking, lots of dog lovers. Nice parks. Bus stops every couple blocks"
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  • Berenice N
    "Good area to walk your dogs. Very dog friendly but no dog park near by. Poop bag stands would be great"
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  • Enders1
    "I’ve lived in the area for 19 years, I’m the owner of a Condominium. I recommend the Portage Park area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s fine. It’s all I ever thought it could be. It was better than cats. How much more do I need to write on here???"
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  • Trulia User
    "Jefferson park is a good area for children and adults because everyone is different and respectful people "
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  • Trulia User
    "Portage Park has a lot of opportunity for children to be out and about between the parks and the pool. Lots of shops, close by favorite groceries stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "Moved into a 6 family apartment- neighborhood is friendly, clean, and I feel safe. Lots of stores near by. The park has a beautiful pool"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is awesome I love walking and taking the bus around in my area the people are great too"
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  • Trulia User
    "Diversity- vast majority of restaurants and small businesses to keep you entertained. Do watch out for the random Karen and kens! They are pretty much lurking everywhere. "
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  • Trulia User
    "working class neighborhood which is not far from suburbs. ideal for people who drive. I love having lived here for more than 25 years"
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  • Trulia User
    "convenient, buses and trains come frequently, gets pretty crowded during rush hour. pretty far from the train"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great family friendly neighborhood. Relatively safe for Chicago but safer than the south of chicago Amazing neighborhood and neighbors and highly recommend. Still affordable but quickly gentrifying some get in quick. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Heavy city traffic to be expected. Just have a great playlist or a podcast to listen to. The streets are often in contruction. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to suburbs and downtown . Very diverse neighborhood . Nice parks. Great variety of stores and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s generally safe but you should stay with your children at all times. Otherwise it’s a great family neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a friendly neighborhood that is still developing, the shops are nearby and so are certain restaurants and bars "
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  • Trulia User
    "The friendliness of the neighbors and all the nice dogs in the neighborhood. Very well maintained and safe. Your always seeing someone else walking their dogs, so your never out alone "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have a park area named portage park and lots of restaurants around and cafes and local stores and it’s close to downtown about a 25 min drive"
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  • Mariajoyce25
    "Public transportation is available. Easy access to I 90. There are bike lanes as well. This neighborhood has always been too notch for being able to allow residents to commute to all parts of the Chicagoland area. We also have the metra station next to the Irving blue line. "
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  • Alyssa W.
    "Plenty of people can be seen walking their dogs within this neighborhood. It’s very common for people to have dogs "
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  • Mariapeggy823
    "They neighborhood is really diverse,good schools, transportation is very accessible. Friendly people. Lots of stores and restaurants in the area."
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  • Ballattacker3
    "Block party’s, the community comes together and puts on a great show. I hope to get to know more people as time goes on."
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  • Terron W.
    "I’ve been here for seven years. It’s a great community for families! Neighbors are friendly and there has been an influx of young families moving into the neighborhood. Close proximity to Portage Park adds motivation to get out and enjoy the outdoors. "
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  • Cielo M.
    "Just moved here. I did have a neighbor threaten to shoot my putbull once but other than that it's a quiet clean place "
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  • Jennifer H. .
    "My neighborhood is really safe..The people are super nice there are alot of dogs but almost all people pick up after there dogs.."
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  • Lasvegasarturo
    "Great dog walking neighborhood. Other dog owners are very friendly Area is safe for late walks as well. "
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  • Kristin M. H.
    "Portage Park has a dog park which would probably be a nice feature for dog owners. Dog owners are typically respectful of other dogs and pedestrians."
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  • Glenda Y.
    "it's quiet clean safe so far people here hasn't been very friendly but that's fine at least my kids can still walk to school safely"
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  • Vikki T.
    "Portage dog park is a great option to let the dogs burn some energy and get some good exercise. I definitely think my dog enjoys it "
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  • Mashiell P.
    "My neighborhood has great access to the six corners Irving Park, Milwaukee, Cicero bus stops and CTA Blue lines."
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Market trends in Chicago

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$397K
$10.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$296
$6MoM
Available listings
5485
8MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$518K
Since last month
Increased$800 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$55K (+12%)
Since last sale
Increased$158K (+43.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$518K
August 2026$517K
July 2026$525K
June 2026$528K
May 2026$512K
April 2026$498K
March 2026$483K
February 2026$464K
January 2026$457K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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Comparable sales

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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3648 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.02
$448,200
5
2.5
1,524
Off Market
3651 N Luna Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.04
$485,100
4
2.5
1,104
Off Market
3622 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.03
$860,000
5
3.5
3,500
Recently Sold
3622 N Luna Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$364,400
3
1
1,083
Off Market
3604 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.06
$420,000
4
2
1,479
Recently Sold
3632 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.06
$430,200
4
2
-
Off Market
3614 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.08
$511,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
5434 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.10
$465,500
3
2
-
Off Market
3633 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.10
$478,600
5
2
1,700
Off Market
3619 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.11
$505,600
5
2
-
Off Market
5557 W Warwick Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.14
$379,200
3
2
1,374
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12764968
Listed For Sale
$520,000
Oct 11, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$360,000
Jun 4, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$156,000
Dec 18, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$73,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Marlene Rubenstein, ABR,ABRM,SRES, Baird & Warner
Agent Phone: (847) 565-6666
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Frequently asked questions about 3638 N Linder Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 3638 N Linder Ave?
    Based on a $520,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 3638 N Linder Ave in Chicago, IL is approximately $3,818 (about $2,881 principal & interest, $862 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 3638 N Linder Ave compare to homes in Chicago?
    3638 N Linder Ave in Chicago, IL is listed at $520,000, about 31% above the $397K median sale price in Chicago.
  • What do residents say about the Portage Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Portage Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Portage Park, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 3638 N Linder Ave?
    The closest schools to 3638 N Linder Ave in Chicago, IL are Gray Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 4/10), Schurz High School (rated 1/10).
  • Does 3638 N Linder Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3638 N Linder Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 3638 N Linder Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3638 N Linder Ave in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.
3638 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,748 sqft single-family home built in 1923. 3638 N Linder Ave is located in Portage Park, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 24, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12764968.