5144 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
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OFF MARKET

5144 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths

$710,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,838/mo*
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$710,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,838/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
3 Baths

Local Information

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

Description

A Portage Park investor's dream! The property has been totally rehabbed. It is currently set up as a 2-flat and a basement in-law unit with separate entrance. Both units and basement have 3 spacious bedrooms, living room, full kitchen, full bath, washer and dryer, water heater. Unit 2 has a furnace in the attic. Unit 1 and the basement unit share one set of HVAC. Detached 2 car garage in the backyard. Driveway can park 3 to 4 cars. All new SS appliances. NEW quartz countertops, NEW Shaker cabinets, NEW light fixtures, NEW water heater, NEW electric and plumbing, NEW SPC flooring, NEW paint throughout, NEW drywalls and more. Live in one unit and rent others. Let the rent pay your mortgage!
5144 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family in Portage Park, built in 1914. It last sold for the $659,000 asking price on Oct 8, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $710,400, with a rent estimate of $1,920/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 5144 W Cornelia Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914Year Renovated: 2024
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13214020390000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $659,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 07 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5160 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: VA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12060105Back On Market Date: Fri Jun 07 2024

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Wei Chen, (214) 908-7557
Concentric Realty, Inc
Bought with: Clarissa M Vega, Avenue Properties Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12060105

Price History for 5144 W Cornelia Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/08/2024$659,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060105
08/15/2024$659,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12037830
06/07/2024$659,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12037830
05/27/2024$659,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060105
05/18/2024$659,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060105
05/09/2024$679,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12016742
03/30/2024$699,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12016742
09/26/2023$280,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11781487
06/11/2023$225,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11781487
06/11/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11781487
05/26/2023$225,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11781487
05/15/2023$225,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11781487

Market trends in Portage Park

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$497K
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$280
$11MoM
Available listings
48
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$370,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5144 W Cornelia Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5155 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
0.17
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$722,000
02/02/26
5
3
-
5111 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$740,000
10/01/25
6
4
-
5009 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$405,000
10/03/25
5
3
-
3658 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$555,000
12/23/25
6
4
-
5226 W Eddy St, Chicago, IL
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$870,000
06/26/26
9
6
-
5030 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$425,000
02/03/26
5
3
-
5416 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$680,000
04/22/26
6
4
-
5040 W Patterson Ave, Chicago, IL
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$509,000
03/25/26
7
4
-
4831 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$760,000
02/04/26
7
4
-
5342 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL
0.26
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$560,000
07/01/26
4
3
-

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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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  • 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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