5242 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
OFF MARKET

$388,000

Last sold price
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,359 sqft

5242 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 28, 2012 for $388,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5249 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$850,000
04/29/26
3
1
1,419
5213 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,619
5316 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$700,000
06/10/26
3
1
1,619
4149 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$402,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,536
5325 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$460,000
07/30/26
3
1.5
1,876
5508 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$480,000
08/13/26
3
1
1,200
5236 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$641,000
07/01/26
4
2
1,850
5007 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/07/26
3
1
1,736
5331 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$340,000
11/05/25
2
1
1,644
5417 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$351,000
10/29/25
2
1
1,200

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5250 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.02
$496,500
4
2
-
Off Market
5227 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.04
$651,000
5
2.5
2,483
Recently Sold
5213 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$500,000
4
2
1,619
Recently Sold
5300 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.08
$578,700
4
2.5
1,900
Off Market
5301 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.05
$790,000
6
3.5
2,549
Off Market
5255 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.10
$619,600
3
1.5
2,342
Off Market
5227 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.10
$393,200
2
1
1,273
Off Market
5222 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$625,000
4
2
-
Recently Sold
5324 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.09
$606,400
3
2
3,785
Off Market
5305 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.11
$721,600
5
3
-
Off Market
5311 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.12
$990,000
5
4
3,000
Recently Sold
5325 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.10
$460,000
3
1.5
1,876
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
1,359 sqft
Garage

About this House

Fannie Mae HomePath Property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Property Approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing and HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Charming Portage Park Bungalow. Welcoming enclosed front porch. Hardwood floors throughout 1st floor. Nice deck with built in seating off kitchen. Full unfinished basement. Pool & park 2 blocks away.
5242 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,359 sqft single-family home in Portage Park, built in 1914. It last sold for $388,000 on Sep 28, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 5242 W Warner Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Office, Pantry
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpExterior: WoodLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3750 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 28, 2012
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08167304
Sold
$388,000
Apr 27, 2012
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07997800
Sold
$165,500
Feb 17, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$185,500
Price increased by 0%
Feb 13, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$0
Price decreased by 100%
Jan 10, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$159,900
Price decreased by 20%

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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 5242 W Warner Ave

  • What is the price history for 5242 W Warner Ave?
    5242 W Warner Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $388,000 in September 2012.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $397K. That is up $10.62K from the prior month.
  • 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 recently sold homes in Portage Park, Chicago.
  • Does 5242 W Warner Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5242 W Warner Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5242 W Warner Ave?
    The lot at 5242 W Warner Ave in Chicago, IL is about 0.09 acres (3,750 sq ft).

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