5244 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
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SOLD
DEC 2, 2025

$406,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths

5244 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Cragin
Est. Refi. Payment $2,929/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2025 for $390,000 (8% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$407K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$78K (+23.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$17K (+4.4%)
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 +91% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$407K
August 2026$405K
July 2026$406K
June 2026$402K
May 2026$403K
April 2026$400K
March 2026$395K
February 2026$390K
January 2026$394K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5248 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$410,000
03/30/26
4
1.5
1,192
5250 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$435,000
10/03/25
5
2
1,338
5335 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$405,000
06/17/26
4
3
1,366
5328 W George St, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,650
5041 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/06/25
3
2
1,065

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
5236 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$662,200
6
3
-
Off Market
5224 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$447,200
5
2
-
Off Market
5250 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.06
$457,700
5
2
1,338
Off Market
3035 N Laramie Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60641
0.12
$194,700
2
1
950
Off Market
3043 N Laramie Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60641
0.12
$133,000
1
1
700
Recently Sold
3045 N Laramie Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60641
0.12
$179,375
2
1
700
Recently Sold
5141 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.14
$647,700
7
3
-
Off Market
5248 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.13
$410,000
4
1.5
1,192
Recently Sold
5142 W Nelson St #1, Chicago, IL 60641
0.15
$285,900
3
2
1,500
Off Market
5335 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.11
$405,000
4
3
1,366
Recently Sold
5129 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.16
$456,400
3
3
1,870
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5244 W Barry Ave.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1924
Garage

About this House

This 4 bed 1.5 bath Chicago Bungalow in Belmont Cragin offers the ideal combination of vintage features and a modern kitchen and bath. Ample space and an ideal location close to many conveniences. Red oak hardwood floor, high ceilings and unpainted woodwork, doors, and trim throughout. Recently remodeled kitchen and bath, new furnace in 2024, tear-off house roof and re-shingled garage roof in 2018, and brand new water heater are amongst the recent renovations. The home features two first floor bedrooms a separate dining room, an enclosed rear porch and a detached 2 car garage. Home already is in good shape and is well-maintained, but with room to improve, finish the basement, update finishes and make it your own. Walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, transportation and dining.
5244 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home in Cragin, built in 1924. It last sold for $390,000 on Dec 2, 2025 (8% above the $361,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $406,900, with a rent estimate of $2,994/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Lee Diamond, (773) 481-0244
Big Shoulders Realty, LLC
Bought with: Niki Syllantavos, (312) 259-2530, Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12505896

Home Details for 5244 W Barry Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, HumidifierRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedFoundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13281070180000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $361,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Nov 04 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School: Falconer Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School: Kelvyn Park High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 299High School: Foreman High SchoolHigh School District: 299

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3750 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12505896Attic: Finished, Interior Stair

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 2, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505896
Sold
$390,000
Nov 4, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505896
Contingent
$361,000
Oct 31, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505896
Listed For Sale
$361,000
Dec 16, 2009
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07360356
Sold
$200,000
Nov 7, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$215,000

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

Cragin
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What Locals Say about Cragin

At least 438 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

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  • Xmzpnj78pj
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for all my life,In all my life no package has been stolen in this neighborhood all the streets/sidewalks are well maintained "
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  • Td2vyb29r5
    "I like to live here, the schools are good and the neighborhood too, the only bad thing is the difficulty of finding parking"
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  • Naomiafrias
    "To let their children be who they want to become and for their children to grow and live their life "
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  • Trulia User
    "Apt allows cats, why not small dogs, people sometimes need service dogs, or just regular smaller dogs, if the apt isn't big enough for a medium or larger dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "dogs are welcomed in my neighborhood. pet owners just need to clean after them. Also, if they see another dog being walked by their owner cross the street to avoid an attack from that other dog "
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  • Trulia User
    "Too many shootings and the only good thing about it is rent is cheap, there is a lot of schools around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing special in here, quite zone except the big avenues with relatively friendly people, without too much violence or incidents."
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    "I’ve lived here for 9 years and it’s has everything at hand no transportation needed. Everyone is friendly and picks up after their pets and maintains their homes. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not many dogs being walked. People just keep their dogs in the yards I guess. I have yet to see a dog being walked. "
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  • Trulia User
    "they love the community pet friendly and plenty of green areas for pets most clean up after their pets clean community "
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe! There’s lots of parks, schools and churches. Easy to get around. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Parking is tough if you don’t have a garage. Taxes are low compared to other parts of the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "Kids are safe playing outside. The area is peaceful and neighbors are friendly. Close to parks and libraries "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of renovations and construction going on. Area definitely on a upswing! Wide range of homes in price and size. Decent taxes. Most homes and blocks are well kept, some better than others. Many schools and parks. Lots of places to eat and shop close by. Not a lot of crime But you still have to be careful your in the CITY. Kinda loud at times with weekend yard parties or cars bumping and thumping. Litter is one thing we could do a better job of! KEEP IT CLEAN PEOPLE!. Have lived in the area for over 30years. Very diverse. Central location in the City makes it easy to get around. It’s the people who make a neighborhood great! Let’s do our part people.."
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  • Trulia User
    "not worth it to have a family in this area that's for sure they just might be on the street there's not much to do in this area always police cars going up and down the streets and you hear about break in's. "
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  • Destiny.figueroa81
    "The community was very well kept and easy access to public transportation. I was able to take my son trick or treating for Halloween. "
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  • Kimberly C. C.
    "Direct access to buses that connect to blue line. Buses come frequently on Belmont and Diversey. Blue line connects to other lines and takes to downtown directly "
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  • Paco64chgo
    "To much crime and drugs , police never do anything, the alleys are dirty. Cars get damaged if parked in the street "
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  • Jen M.
    "Our community has Block parties that make it really nice to meet your neighbors and hang out. A lot of people own dogs and that is nice for meeting neighbors too. "
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  • Fatima R.
    "Great community, neighborhoods are all friendly. Very easy to get around. Would be hard to leave from here."
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  • Laura.martinez101987
    "great school for children to attend, its safe for my children to walk home from and to school. the streets are clean"
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  • Yary V.
    "Area is pretty calm most neighbors are very friendly there’s plenty of stores around but it’s extremely hard to find parking!! "
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  • Wrekkajn
    "Super convenient! Belmont bus runs 24/7. Lots of grocery stores. Blue Line is relatively close. Night life isn't too crazy. "
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  • Brisa323
    "It makes me feels safe. I really love how peaceful it can get. Neighbors are great! Everyone is very friendly. I haven’t experienced much violence for the past three years that have we lived here."
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  • Robyn S.
    "I've live here for a bit over 2 years. I love my block great neighbors that's for sure. I am pretty centrally located 20 minutes to the highway my office etc."
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  • Brenda
    "This neighborhood is very friendly, and people know each other. Public transportation is accessible north & south. "
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  • Joyce .
    "I love that the ice cream truck comes through daily. Lots a families and super nice people. Lots of good grocery stores. "
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  • Kay.la0212
    "I’ve lived in this area for about 2 years now. Never had any problem & my neighbors are very friendly. "
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  • Fritzimayf.buenaflor
    "Most of dog owners I see doesn’t have plastic bag for their dog’s poop. Be careful walking on the front yard grass. There maybe dog poops..."
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  • Jessimikaaa
    "Mostly Hispanic neighborhood. Lots of grocery stores & places to eat. Plenty of open late liquor stores. "
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  • Austria Q.
    "Dog owners would not like living in the area because other people with dogs don’t know how to follow rules! They walk their dog without a leash all the time!!! "
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  • Jblack773
    "Great access to public transportation such as bus and blue line, however no direct access to expressway "
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  • Urzua m.
    "Block parties and the Belmont cragin fest every year. There are also a few parks within walking distance in the area. "
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  • Dmartinezmatos
    "A little traffic. Not too much. Easy to get around the city in big steeet and small streets. Bike route accessible. A few parks. And very easy to take the bus anywhere if necessary. Blue line. Not too far away. "
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  • Vlozad0718
    "Dog owner will love the near by park on Belmont and Lamon they will also love the fact that a few blocks away there is a dog training program. "
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Frequently asked questions about 5244 W Barry Ave

  • What is 5244 W Barry Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5244 W Barry Ave in Chicago, IL is $406,900.
  • What is the price history for 5244 W Barry Ave?
    5244 W Barry Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $390,000 in December 2025.
  • 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.
  • Does 5244 W Barry Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5244 W Barry Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 5244 W Barry Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5244 W Barry Ave in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.

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