5248 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641
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OFF MARKET

$566,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,267 sqft

5248 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641

Cragin
Est. Refi. Payment $4,052/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 5, 2017 for $415,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$566K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+5.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$151K (+36.4%)
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 +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$566K
August 2026$569K
July 2026$569K
June 2026$578K
May 2026$578K
April 2026$575K
March 2026$572K
February 2026$544K
January 2026$531K
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
5243 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$470,000
11/12/25
4
3
1,188
5136 W George St, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$565,000
09/08/26
4
3
2,113
5155 W George St, Chicago, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$490,000
09/23/25
5
4
2,578
5328 W George St, Chicago, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,650
3036 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$590,000
01/16/26
4
3.5
3,500
5335 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$405,000
06/17/26
4
3
1,366
5041 W George St, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/05/26
4
3
1,636
5135 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$460,000
06/15/26
4
2.5
2,600
2924 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$545,000
08/05/26
6
3
3,000
5248 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$410,000
03/30/26
4
1.5
1,192

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
5238 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$405,000
3
2
1,164
Recently Sold
5244 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.01
$460,800
3
2
2,500
Off Market
5243 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.03
$491,700
4
3
1,188
Off Market
2858 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.08
$658,500
6
4
-
Off Market
2912 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.08
$704,100
4
3
-
Off Market
5159 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.11
$282,500
2
1
1,054
Off Market
5155 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.12
$516,300
5
4
2,578
Off Market
5316 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$439,900
3
2
1,600
Off Market
5320 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.10
$375,000
4
1
1,369
Recently Sold
5224 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.08
$378,000
2
2
1,128
Recently Sold
5315 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$521,600
7
3
2,500
Off Market
5149 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.13
$542,200
4
3
2,688
Off Market

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 1925
3,267 sqft
$173/sqft
Garage

About this House

Tremendous opportunity to purchase a fully rehabbed classic brick bungalow on a tree lined Craigin street. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on 3 levels of living! Home features hardwood floors throughout main level. Multiple living areas allows for flexible layout and spaces are perfect for entertaining. Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, soft close gray cabinets, and quartz countertops. Four large bedrooms; two on second floor and two on main floor. Second floor master suite features a beautiful marble bathroom. Wide open basement is big and bright. Plumbing, Electric, Windows, and HVAC systems are all brand new. 2-zone high efficiency furnace will keep you comfortable and gas bills low. Full plans and permits by an experienced developer. 30 foot wide lot means an extra wide footprint and abundant natural light. 2 car garage.
5248 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,267 sqft single-family home in Cragin, built in 1925. It last sold for $415,000 on Jun 5, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $566,200, with a rent estimate of $4,206/month.

Home Details for 5248 W George St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Tudor

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3750 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 5, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09583765
Sold
$415,000
Mar 8, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$424,900
Feb 14, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$424,900
Jul 8, 2016
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09255632
Sold
$160,000

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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  • Trulia User
    "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 5248 W George St

  • What is 5248 W George St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5248 W George St in Chicago, IL is $566,200.
  • What is the price history for 5248 W George St?
    5248 W George St in Chicago, IL last sold for $415,000 in June 2017.
  • 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 5248 W George St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5248 W George St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 5248 W George St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5248 W George St in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.

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