Active
$599,900
5227 Berteau Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Sqft
- 2,483
- $/sqft
- $242
- Built
- 1911
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12711312
About this home
This stunning Portage Park bungalow is the perfect blend of timeless character and modern-day comfort. From the moment you enter, beautiful arched doorways lead you into a spacious, sun-drenched living room filled with natural light. The elegant dining room showcases coffered wood beamed ceilings, a charming nod to the home's original craftsmanship, while gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the main level. A convenient first-floor bedroom and full bath offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional bedroom. Special touches include solid wood doors throughout the home. The chef's kitchen is sure to impress with custom built-ins, stainless steel appliances, including a double oven and a generous eat-in area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Completing the first floor is an incredible mudroom just off the kitchen, providing both functionality and extra customized storage. The second floor features four generously sized bedrooms. The upstairs full bath features heated floors for extra comfort. Whether you need five true bedrooms or prefer a combination of bedrooms, home offices, guest accommodations, or creative flex space, this home easily adapts to your needs. The full basement boasts impressive 7.5-foot ceilings, presenting an incredible opportunity to create additional living space, a recreation room, home gym, or workshop. Outside, the expansive, lush backyard provides the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining family and friends, enjoying the organic vegetable garden and the two-car garage adds everyday convenience. Ideally situated in the heart of vibrant Portage Park, this exceptional home is just moments from beautiful parks, highly regarded schools, restaurants, shopping, public transit, and everything this sought-after community has to offer.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $120K
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Term
$3,848/mo
- Principal & interest
- $3,059
- Property taxes
- $615
- Home insurance (est.)
- $175
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2024 property taxes | $7,374/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Baird & Warner, listed by Diane Vanna.
Information last updated Jul 26, 2026, 9:25 PM.
5227 Berteau Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
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- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Oven
- Rooms total
- 10
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Coffered Ceiling(s), Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace features
- Decorative
- Finished basement
- 480