5541 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60641
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SOLD
APR 20, 2026

5541 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,100 sqft

$280,000

Last Sold: Apr 20, 2026
5% below list $295K
$255/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,961/mo*
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$280,000

Last Sold: Apr 20, 2026
5% below list $295K
$255/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,961/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Portage Park Handyman Special! This charming 5 bed 2 bath 2 kitchen home sits on a quiet tree lined street in Portage Park. The 1st floor features 3 bedrooms, spacious living room, formal dining room, updated bathroom, galley kitchen, and enclosed back porch. Basement features 2 more bedrooms, 2nd kitchen, 2nd bathroom, family room, and laundry area. The attic is accessible but unfinished. There is a spacious backyard and 2-car garage. Sold as/is, no survey. Room count and sizes are estimated and should be verified. IF ANY. Please see agent remarks for offer info and additional documents.
5541 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home in Portage Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $280,000 on Apr 20, 2026 (5% below the $295,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $283,000, with a rent estimate of $3,821/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$255/sqft
Listed
121 days ago

Home Details for 5541 W Grace St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1100 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

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: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13211160060000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $295,000Price Per Sqft: $255/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Mar 22 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4125 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12588180Attic: Full, Pull Down Stair, Unfinished

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Gershon Draiman, (773) 576-4455
Pearson Realty Group
Bought with: Tiffany Nordahl, (630) 935-6131, Weichert, Realtors - All Pro
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12588180

Price History for 5541 W Grace St

DatePriceEventSource
04/20/2026$280,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588180
04/09/2026$295,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588180
03/10/2026$295,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12588180
03/10/2026$298,750ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532055
02/12/2026$298,750Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532055
02/11/2026$257,500Sold
N/A
12/15/2025$298,750Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532055
12/21/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11845872
08/30/2023$274,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11845872
07/29/2023$284,999Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11845872
10/10/2019$200,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10463854
10/10/2019$205,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
08/04/2019$205,000PendingAgent Provided
07/25/2019$205,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/15/2019$219,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/28/2019$229,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$370K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$281
$14MoM
Available listings
5571
201MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$280,010
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5541 W Grace St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5641 W Patterson Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$340,000
06/25/26
4
1.5
1,072
5531 W Grace St, Chicago, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$359,900
02/03/26
3
1
1,100
5428 W Byron St, Chicago, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$417,000
10/14/25
4
1.5
1,142
5716 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$399,900
11/14/25
4
1.5
1,350
3633 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$450,000
08/15/25
5
2
1,700
5452 W Warwick Ave, Chicago, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$355,000
06/11/26
3
1
1,056
5752 W Byron St, Chicago, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$410,000
06/11/26
4
2
1,400
5317 W Grace St, Chicago, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/29/25
5
3
1,287
5814 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$470,000
08/29/25
5
2
1,275

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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.
  • 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."
    4
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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. "
    9
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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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  • Tyler K.
    "Dog owners would like the amount of available sidewalk to walk their dogs on and that the neighbors shovel the snow."
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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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information