This darling, turn-key brick bungalow sits just three blocks from Portage Park, has updates galore and offers multiple generational living options in style and comfort! The main level features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room with picture windows, a separate dining room, a full bath, and two bedrooms in addition to a tandem space, offering several flexible sleeping, playing and/or work-from-home options. The recently remodeled kitchen (2023) is the star of the show, with all-new stainless steel appliances, white subway tile, quartz counters, a farm sink, gorgeous cabinetry, a stainless steel hood and refinished honey maple hardwood floors. Upstairs, a large primary suite with an enormous walk-in closet, complete with custom closet systems (2020), is joined by a second bedroom and a shared full bath, all with new neutral carpeting (2026). The walk out basement adds two more bedrooms, a remodeled full bath (2017), a second kitchen(!), plus a spacious family room with recessed lighting (2017), making it an ideal space for extended family, guests, exercising, entertaining or flexible living. Major systems are done: NTI high-efficiency boiler (2017), Unico high-velocity central air (2017), 200-amp electric (2017), new water heater (2017), and new radiators on the main level (2023). The laundry room is updated, and a new washing machine was added in 2026. Outside, enjoy new insulated siding (2024), newer gutters (2017), a fully fenced yard (2018), professional landscaping with exterior lighting, and a concrete walking path in the backyard (2022) leading to the 2 car garage. Nearby Portage Park has everything from pickleball and tennis courts, to lush landscaping and nature paths, an ADA accessible playground, bike paths, baseball, football/soccer fields, dog friendly areas, youth programming, a senior center and an Olympic sized pool! So much to love and so much versatility…all you need to do is move in and enjoy!
Property Details
Price:
$629,000
MLS #:
MRD12777566
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chiportagepark
Listed Date:
Oct 8, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,879
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
299
Elementary School:
Portage Park Elementary School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
990
Cooling
Small Duct High Velocity
Heating
Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Exterior
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Community Features
Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$7,738
Map
Community
- Address5523 W Pensacola Avenue Chicago IL
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60641
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Chicago as of Oct 14, 2026
2,743
Single Family Listed
67
Avg DOM
237
Avg $ / SqFt
$561,313
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 5523 W Pensacola Avenue Chicago IL is a Single Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60641. It is listed for $629,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,879 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $218. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Chicago is $237. The average listing price for Single Family in Chicago is $561,313.
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5523 W Pensacola Avenue
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