5636 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
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OFF MARKET

$374,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 880 sqft

5636 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Portage Park
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2024 for $304,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$374K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$49K (+15%)
Since last sale
Increased$70K (+23.1%)
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 +84% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$374K
August 2026$373K
July 2026$379K
June 2026$378K
May 2026$384K
April 2026$378K
March 2026$373K
February 2026$361K
January 2026$358K
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
5641 W Patterson Ave, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$340,000
06/25/26
4
1.5
1,072
5630 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$340,000
08/12/26
3
1
1,300
5813 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$399,500
01/22/26
3
2
1,743
5716 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$399,900
11/14/25
4
1.5
1,350
5807 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$370,000
10/16/25
4
2
1,914
5849 W Eddy St, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/17/26
4
2
1,209
5649 W School St, Chicago, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$352,500
09/09/25
4
2
1,560
3604 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$420,000
08/27/26
4
2
1,479

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
5633 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.04
$600,000
5
3
2,800
Recently Sold
5631 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.04
$410,000
8
4
1,073
Recently Sold
5639 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.04
$464,500
3
3
2,400
Off Market
5630 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.01
$340,000
3
1
1,300
Recently Sold
5614 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.04
$519,500
4
2
-
Off Market
5642 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.06
$580,000
5
3
2,100
For Sale
5654 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.03
$580,000
4
3
2,000
Recently Sold
3458 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.06
$747,500
4
3.5
2,988
Off Market
5659 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.05
$495,100
4
2
2,671
Off Market
3454 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
0.07
$702,500
4
3.5
2,988
Recently Sold
5643 W Eddy St, Chicago, IL 60634
0.03
$470,100
4
2
-
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 1923
880 sqft
$425/sqft
Garage

About this House

Come see this beautifully maintained 3 bed 2 bath Chicago home. Walk in and admire the original wood trim and hardwood floors throughout. 2 bedrooms 1 bath on the main level, and an additional bedroom and full bathroom on the lower level. Open kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space that includes a walk-in pantry. Full basement with so many possibilities. What was once used as an in-law suite can easily be converted back and has its own exterior access. The potential is endless. Schedule your private showing today!
5636 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 880 sqft single-family home in Portage Park, built in 1923. It last sold for $304,000 on Feb 26, 2024 (2% above the $297,500 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $374,200, with a rent estimate of $2,019/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Daniel O'Leary, (815) 582-1912
Findlay Real Estate Group Inc
Bought with: Israel Morales, 606 Brokers LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11925472

Home Details for 5636 W Cornelia Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Full,DaylightNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Pantry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 880 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13204070230000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $297,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jan 04 2024Possession 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: 3750 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11925472

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 26, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925472
Sold
$304,000
Feb 23, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925472
Pending
$297,500
Jan 4, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925472
Contingent
$297,500
Jan 2, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925472
PriceChange
$297,500
Price decreased by 1%
Nov 25, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11925472
PriceChange
$300,000
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8MoM
Available listings
5488
263MoM

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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.
  • 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 5636 W Cornelia Ave

  • What is 5636 W Cornelia Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5636 W Cornelia Ave in Chicago, IL is $374,200.
  • What is the price history for 5636 W Cornelia Ave?
    5636 W Cornelia Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $304,000 in February 2024.
  • 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 $389K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 5636 W Cornelia Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5636 W Cornelia Ave in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 5636 W Cornelia Ave?
    The lot at 5636 W Cornelia Ave in Chicago, IL is about 0.09 acres (3,750 sq ft).

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