5126 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
OFF MARKET

5126 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft

$578,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,879/mo*
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$578,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,879/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,300 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Completely updated, vintage and charming stucco home located in the old section of Portage Park, on a quiet tree lined street and 35 foot lot. This inviting three bedroom, 1.5 bath home has a fireplace and brand new hardwood floors on the first floor. The bright and sunny kitchen has all new cabinets, quartz countertops and modern white GE Cafe appliances with double oven. It also has a peninsula adjoining the dining room, giving an open concept feel, ideal for entertaining. There is a large lovely backyard and two car garage. All new electric, plumbing and HVAC, completed with approved permits. Portage Park is a walker's paradise. The home is close to Community restaurant, Six Corners and 36-acre Portage Park with Olympic sized outdoor pool, water park, indoor pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and sports fields. Portage Park also has a great summer weekend farmers market. Owner is a licensed real estate agent.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 10, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5126 W Berteau Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Family Room Down, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1300 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912Year Renovated: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13164110260000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $489,999
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 07 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School: Portage Park Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School: Portage Park Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4373.424 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11729188
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Kurt Shreffler, (773) 205-8300
606 Realty LLC
Bought with: Amanda Rodriguez, MPower Residential Brokerage LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11729188

Price History for 5126 W Berteau Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/07/2023$507,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11729188
03/07/2023$489,999ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11729188
03/02/2023$489,999Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11729188
02/01/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11671742
11/11/2022$515,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11671742
10/22/2021$215,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11199222
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$4,539
Assessment$215,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5126 W Berteau Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4149 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$402,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,536
5150 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$650,500
05/30/25
3
1.5
1,900
4030 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$544,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,440
5124 W Pensacola Ave, Chicago, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$688,425
08/15/25
3
2
1,524
5213 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,619
5071 W Pensacola Ave, Chicago, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$350,000
10/15/25
3
1.5
1,894
4932 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
1,689
4119 N Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$610,000
11/25/25
4
2
2,100

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Portage Park
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What Locals Say about Portage Park

At least 508 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 it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 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

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

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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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  • Tyler K.
    "Dog owners would like the amount of available sidewalk to walk their dogs on and that the neighbors shovel the snow."
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  • Rose L.
    "Great big park near by that offers clubs, a pool at no cost to residents and many little shops to walk to during the summer"
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  • Melia A.
    "Cool place made for families and people looking for a sense of privacy this area is always accessible and accommodating this are has lots of areas and greenery for your pet or yourself it’s 3 mins to the lake and close to many train and bus stops it has a great night life and a vibrant community this area host the lgbqt community parade every year and is rated a 9 out of 10 on 10 best places to live in Chicago in the Chicago times."
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  • Chris
    "Great mix of people and new cool shops/restaurants in a trendy area. I’ve been living here for years and it’s a cozy family oriented area but also with plenty of fun things to do."
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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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5126 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1912. 5126 W Berteau Ave is located in Portage Park, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 5126 W Berteau Ave was last sold on Apr 7, 2023 for $507,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $489,999). The current Trulia Estimate for 5126 W Berteau Ave is $578,600.