5253 W  Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
SOLD
DEC 8, 2025

$572,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths

5253 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
Est. Refi. Payment $4,057/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 8, 2025 for $552,200 (2% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$572K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$1K (+0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$24K (+4.3%)
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 +22% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$576K
August 2026$573K
July 2026$574K
June 2026$569K
May 2026$570K
April 2026$566K
March 2026$559K
February 2026$553K
January 2026$557K
2025
2024

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
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$625,000
04/10/26
4
2
-
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$605,000
06/01/26
5
2
-
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$525,000
11/06/25
6
3
-
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$575,000
10/15/25
5
2
-
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$717,000
06/26/26
4
3
-
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$661,500
04/30/26
6
2
-
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$635,000
10/18/25
6
3
-
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$650,000
05/14/26
5
2
-

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
0.05
$661,100
7
3
-
Off Market
0.03
$598,000
4
2
-
Off Market
0.01
$736,300
6
3
-
Off Market
0.06
$165,200
1
1
-
Off Market
0.06
$168,200
1
1
550
Off Market
0.10
$633,400
6
2
-
Off Market
0.11
$625,000
4
2
-
Recently Sold
0.04
$695,200
4
3
-
Off Market
0.06
$435,400
2
1
1,155
Off Market
0.10
$712,700
5
3.5
-
Off Market
0.12
$872,300
9
5
-
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

Multi-Family
Built in 1913
Garage

About this House

Expansive, updated 2-flat on oversized lot with modern kitchens and baths and versatile living options. The spacious top-floor unit features 3 bedrooms + den-ideal for strong rental income. The main-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms + den and space to offer 3rd bedroom. Option to maximize rent with duplex down or create an in-law suite in the basement. Solid building with lots of newer updates: Garage with party door and concrete (2021), fence (2022), Tuckpointing and new gutters w leaf guard (2020), roof and windows (2015). This property is perfect for investors or owner-occupants seeking extra income. Basement is roughed in with toilet in place making renovation easier. Walking distance to picturesque Portage Park and schools. Close to 90/94, Metra, Blue Line.
5253 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family in Portage Park, built in 1913. It last sold for $552,200 on Dec 8, 2025 (2% below the $565,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $572,100, with a rent estimate of $2,697/month.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Trisha Kannon, (847) 293-4866
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Patty Cerny, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12451350

Home Details for 5253 W Cullom Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator S
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1913Year Renovated: 2015
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13163110020000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $565,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Oct 25 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Cerny Team

Community

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4375 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12451350Activation Date: Thu Sep 04 2025Back On Market Date: Wed Sep 24 2025

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 8, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451350
Sold
$552,200
Oct 28, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451350
Contingent
$565,000
Sep 24, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451350
PendingToActive
$565,000
Sep 22, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451350
Contingent
$565,000
Sep 4, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451350
Listed For Sale
$565,000

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$397K
$10.62K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$296
$6
MoM
Available listings
5485
8
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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"
  • Kailey Oboikovitz
    "Walkable and safe. close stores. Good for families and pets and friendly. Great parks for the kids to play "
  • Trulia User
    "Kids ride around on bikes and walk around plenty! There are things going on at the local parks that keeps them busy. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great neighbors and great family environment, safe neighborhood everything walking distance from your home "
  • Berenice N
    "Portage park is great! Decent area for walking, lots of dog lovers. Nice parks. Bus stops every couple blocks"
  • Berenice N
    "Good area to walk your dogs. Very dog friendly but no dog park near by. Poop bag stands would be great"
  • Enders1
    "I’ve lived in the area for 19 years, I’m the owner of a Condominium. I recommend the Portage Park area. "
  • 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???"
  • Trulia User
    "Jefferson park is a good area for children and adults because everyone is different and respectful people "
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is awesome I love walking and taking the bus around in my area the people are great too"
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "convenient, buses and trains come frequently, gets pretty crowded during rush hour. pretty far from the train"
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to suburbs and downtown . Very diverse neighborhood . Nice parks. Great variety of stores and restaurants "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s generally safe but you should stay with your children at all times. Otherwise it’s a great family neighborhood. "
  • Trulia User
    "It is a friendly neighborhood that is still developing, the shops are nearby and so are certain restaurants and bars "
  • 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 "
  • 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"
  • 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. "
  • Alyssa W.
    "Plenty of people can be seen walking their dogs within this neighborhood. It’s very common for people to have dogs "
  • Mariapeggy823
    "They neighborhood is really diverse,good schools, transportation is very accessible. Friendly people. Lots of stores and restaurants in the area."
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • 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.."
  • Lasvegasarturo
    "Great dog walking neighborhood. Other dog owners are very friendly Area is safe for late walks as well. "
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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 5253 W Cullom Ave

  • What is 5253 W Cullom Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5253 W Cullom Ave in Chicago, IL is $572,100.
  • What is the price history for 5253 W Cullom Ave?
    5253 W Cullom Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $552,200 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.

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