5501 W  Byron St, Chicago, IL 60641
SOLD
NOV 21, 2025

5501 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,317 sqft

$510,000

Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
5% over list $485K
$220/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,470/mo*

$510,000

Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
5% over list $485K
$220/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,470/mo*
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,317 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Discover the perfect blend of charm and functionality in this corner lot home, waiting for your personal touches. Step inside to a spacious living and dining area filled with natural light, complemented by hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. This level hosts three bedrooms and a bathroom.The kitchen is spacious and ready for your creative ideas. Upstairs, you'll find two additional generously sized bedrooms, another bathroom, and plenty of storage options. The basement offers endless possibilities, featuring a half bathroom and a blank canvas for a family room, entertainment space, or personal gym. Outside, enjoy the luxury of a two-car garage and a lovely yard, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 27, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$220/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5501 W Byron St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2317 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Tudor
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13211080250000Model Home Type: ENGLISH T

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $485,000Price Per Sqft: $220/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Oct 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Laricy

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: ENGLISH T

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3844 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12491140
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Maribel Marron, (773) 326-6500
Baird & Warner
Bought with: Matt Laricy, (708) 250-2696, Americorp, Ltd
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12491140

Price History for 5501 W Byron St

DatePriceEventSource
11/21/2025$510,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491140
10/15/2025$485,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491140
10/09/2025$485,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491140
02/22/2012$200,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/25/2011$225,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07672877
11/10/2010$200,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/21/1998$200,000Sold
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Market trends in Chicago

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$350K
$17.77K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$270
$14
MoM
Available listings
5364
274
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$8,162
Assessment$419,990
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5501 W Byron St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$685,000
04/10/26
5
3
2,953
0.12
Single-Family Home
$680,000
06/11/25
5
3
2,500
0.07
Single-Family Home
$880,000
09/15/25
5
3.5
2,500
0.14
Single-Family Home
$715,000
03/31/26
4
3
3,091
0.32
Single-Family Home
$565,000
06/20/25
4
2.5
2,500
0.30
Single-Family Home
$450,000
08/15/25
5
2
1,700
0.40
Single-Family Home
$460,000
05/01/26
5
2.5
2,300
0.09
Single-Family Home
$417,000
10/14/25
4
1.5
1,142
0.34
Single-Family Home
$450,003
07/22/25
5
3
3,000

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.
  • 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 "
  • Tyler K.
    "Dog owners would like the amount of available sidewalk to walk their dogs on and that the neighbors shovel the snow."
  • Rose L.
    "Great big park near by that offers clubs, a pool at no cost to residents and many little shops to walk to during the summer"
  • Chris
    "Great mix of people and new cool shops/restaurants in a trendy area. I’ve been living here for years and it’s a cozy family oriented area but also with plenty of fun things to do."
  • 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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5501 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,317 sqft single-family home built in 1940. 5501 W Byron St is located in Portage Park, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 5501 W Byron St was last sold on Nov 21, 2025 for $510,000 (5% higher than the asking price of $485,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 5501 W Byron St is $527,500.