5543 West Berenice, Chicago IL 60641
Property Description
Classic Chicago brick Bungalow in Portage Park. Original oak floors, oak doors and wood trim. Enclosed, heated back porch with a closet and exterior door. Beautiful, fenced-in backyard. The home is in good condition but the seller is selling the home in "as is" condition. Listing agent is related to the seller. The first floor features a good sized Living Room and Dining Room and 2 bedrooms. The second (attic) floor has one finished bedroom and an unfinished attic for storage. The full unfinished basement includes the Laundry area: washer & dryer included. Brand new 40-gal hot water installed (6/26) and the boiler was repaired. Receipt is available. Conveniently located to Portage Park, schools and shopping.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $429,000
- Property Taxes $822
- Square Feet 1103
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $388.94
- Year Built 1924
- Parking Type Garage
- Status New
Rooms
- Total Rooms 7
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath N
- Room Size 11X11
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 11X10
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 23X10
- Floor Level Attic
- Flooring Carpet
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Living Room
- Room Size 15X14
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Dining Room
- Room Size 13X12
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 12X11
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Walk-in
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Vinyl
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 10
- Additional Room Flooring George.Kurkowski@bairdwarner.com
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Refrigerator
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas
- Air Conditioning Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
- Foundation Concrete
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township Jefferson
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property Irving Park Rd To Linder S. To Berenice Ave.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- School Name Gray Elementary School
- Junior High District 299
- School Name Gary Elementary School
- High School District: 299
- School Name Schurz High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 822
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Senior,Senior Freeze
- Parcel Identification Number 13211120040000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 31X122
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Baird & Warner | Phone: 847.426.7510
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 7/15/2026 4:02 PM. 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.
Explore Portage Park
Portage Park is a peaceful and spacious northwest side Chicago neighborhood with an active business district, a number of good schools and affordable property that is steadily growing in popularity and homebuyer interest. The Six Corners intersection is the area's main commercial hotspot, but the entire neighborhood is infused with a wealth of little shops and specialty stores. There is no better way to experience what Portage Park has to offer than to sample the vast roster of restaurants, bar & grills, pizzerias, bakeries and delis. And you don't want to discount the neighborhood's notable network of parkland, headed up by the spacious grounds and Olympic-size swimming pool of the community's coveted namesake Portage Park.
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