5738 W Berenice Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
3 baths
2,500 sq.ft
Listing Price: $644,000

About this home

The ONE you have been looking for! Welcome to this newly remodeled and recently updated extra wide bungalow that boasts a stunning brand new 2nd floor dormer addition and a HUGE 2.5 car heated garage all located on an oversized lot! The 2, 500-square foot, two-story home is located in a desirable Portage Park neighborhood, within walking distance from parks, transportation and shopping. With a smart, modern, and functional floor plan, this extra wide house sits on an oversized 45-foot lot. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, with one bedroom on the first floor that can be used as office space where you can comfortably work from home, it's a haven of contemporary living. As you enter, you're greeted by the inviting "Frunch" room with a new custom entertainment center adjacent to the spacious living area. The kitchen features black sleek stainless steel appliances, ample cabinets adorned with quartz countertops, and a separate dining room that is simply immense, complete with a large peninsula for casual dining. The large pantry with customs built-ins completes the kitchen living space. Upstairs, experience the transformation with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The ensuite boasts hers and his walk-in closets, while skylights bathe the space in natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. The basement living space was recently redone with plenty of storage space and a laundry room featuring a new washer and dryer. The mudroom with new custom hutch ensures that the hardwood floors stay pristine, no matter the weather. Step outside to enjoy the rear deck, patio, and vast side yard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in the open air. Recent upgrades to the backyard include new concrete side lot, custom sliding gate and a maintenance free, vinyl fence. For the car enthusiast, a HUGE 2.5 car HEATED garage with attic space, large party door and extra parking is an added bonus, offering both convenience and functionality. This home blends modern design with thoughtful functionality, creating a space that is both stylish and practical for contemporary living. Over $130, 000 in recent updates over the past fours years after the 2020 rehab that includes a brand new roof for both home and garage, siding and gutters, new wooden front porch among many others! The upgrades are too long to list. Ask your agent for more details! This is a home you do not want to miss!

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.1256
Lot Dimensions 5473
Lot Description Fenced Yard
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Oversized Chicago Lot
Other Structures Garage(s)
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Cottage, A-Frame
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Pantry, Recreation Room, Mud Room
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Square Feet 2,500
Square Feet Source Appraiser
Basement Description Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 3
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
LaundryFeatures Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Total Rooms 8
Rooms
room 1
Type Pantry
Level Main
Dimensions 7X8
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
room 2
Type Recreation Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 19X16
Flooring Ceramic Tile
room 3
Type Mud Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X8
Flooring Vinyl
Window Treatments Blinds
room 4
Level N/A
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 12X13
Flooring Carpet
Window Treatments Blinds
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 11X10
Flooring Carpet
Window Treatments Blinds
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Main
Dimensions 9X10
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X12
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 16X13
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 13X7
Flooring Other
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 17X19
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 17X12
Flooring Carpet
Window Treatments Blinds
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1915
Parking Total 3
Driveway Concrete
Exposure North, South, East, West, City
Exterior Building Type Aluminum Siding
Exterior Property Features Deck ,Patio
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, 7 Foot or more high garage door
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Features Additional Parking, Alley Access
Garage On-Site Yes
Parking Ownership Owned
Parking Garage,Space/s
Rehab Year 2020
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 02/01/2024 3:06 am
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major CHI - Portage Park
Corporate Limits Chicago
Directions East or west on Irving Park Rd to Central Ave heading south to Berenice heading west to address.
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Elementary School Gray Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 299
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Schurz High School
High Sch Dist 299
Water Public
Jr High/Middle Dist 299
Township Jefferson

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 13202100250000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $8,199
Tax Exemptions None
Tax Year 2022
$644,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 11971402
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 36 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage,Space/s
List Date 01/31/2024
Year Built 1915
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