5537 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641
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OFF MARKET

$586,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,400 sqft

5537 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
Est. Refi. Payment $4,195/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 24, 2019 for $397,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$587K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$189K (+47.5%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$586K
August 2026$585K
July 2026$592K
June 2026$602K
May 2026$599K
April 2026$598K
March 2026$592K
February 2026$573K
January 2026$554K
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
4017 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$390,000
08/11/26
5
2
2,526
5923 W Irving Park Rd #2, Chicago, IL
0.48
Multi-Family Home
$405,000
12/01/25
4
3
3,201
3936 N Lockwood Ave, Chicago, IL
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$885,000
08/03/26
6
4
4,252
5913 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$415,000
04/13/26
6
4
2,564
5205 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
0.72
Multi-Family Home
$300,000
12/30/25
5
3
3,332
5352 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$615,000
02/23/26
6
3
-
6228 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL
0.88
Multi-Family Home
$565,000
06/11/26
4
3
2,136
5436 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$695,000
12/15/25
4
3
-
4923 W Grace St, Chicago, IL
0.81
Multi-Family Home
$415,000
07/15/26
4
2
1,798
5337 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$610,000
08/03/26
5
3
-

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
5542 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.03
$637,500
6
3
1,801
Off Market
5519 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.03
$476,600
6
2
-
Off Market
5524 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.04
$915,000
5
4.5
3,452
Off Market
3907 N Central Ave #2W, Chicago, IL 60634
0.04
$212,700
2
1
800
Off Market
5518 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.05
$670,100
6
3
2,452
Off Market
5514 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.06
$551,300
4
2
2,021
Off Market
5504 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60641
0.07
$857,300
5
3.5
3,900
Off Market
3914 N Central Ave #1B, Chicago, IL 60634
0.07
$166,100
1
1
900
Off Market
3914 N Central Ave #2A, Chicago, IL 60634
0.07
$218,000
2
1
-
Off Market
3914 N Central Ave #1A, Chicago, IL 60634
0.07
$256,500
2
1
-
Off Market
3914 N Central Ave #1C, Chicago, IL 60634
0.07
$167,000
1
1
900
Off Market
5615 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60634
0.08
$349,300
2
1
1,103
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 1925
2,400 sqft
$244/sqft
Garage

About this House

Gleaming hardwd flrs welcome you to this large brick bungalow! Meticulously maintained and updated- no detail has been overlked! Remodeled kitch & bths! Owner occupied main level duplexed w/ full, fin (dry! ) bsmt w/ br, bth & family room w/ firepl! 6 panel oak drs, newer windows, roof, elec, plumbing, flood control & more! 2nd story rental income!
5537 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,400 sqft multi-family in Portage Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $397,500 on Sep 24, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $586,600, with a rent estimate of $2,432/month.

Home Details for 5537 W Dakin St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: RadiantAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other, Shake ShingleExterior: Shingle, Vinyl, Wood, BrickGardenLawnPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3690 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 9, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jul 6, 2021
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$625,000
Sep 24, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10466613
Sold
$397,500
Aug 3, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$400,000
Jul 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$400,000
Price decreased by 4%

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 5537 W Dakin St

  • What is 5537 W Dakin St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5537 W Dakin St in Chicago, IL is $586,600.
  • What is the price history for 5537 W Dakin St?
    5537 W Dakin St in Chicago, IL last sold for $397,500 in September 2019.
  • 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 5537 W Dakin St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5537 W Dakin St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 5537 W Dakin St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5537 W Dakin St in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.

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