$345,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
2,000 Sq Ft
1933 Built

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Loft
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Taft High School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

A great opportunity for first-time buyers or investors. This charming brick bungalow offers a finished second level, updated HVAC, a 2-car garage, and a fully fenced yard-perfect for pets, kids, or summer gatherings. With a little creativity and elbow grease, this home has the potential to truly shine. Located in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods, you're just minutes from parks, schools, shopping, and more. Bring your ideas and make this classic Portage Park gem your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Simmons

RE/MAX Suburban License #475125202 Listed on: 06/13/2025

RE/MAX Suburban

Co-Listed By

Josh Simmons

RE/MAX Suburban License #475170147

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Sanders

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475126960

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,208

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125x25
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,208

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2010
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1210
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2010
  • Total Sq Ft: 2010
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 800
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1210

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 355000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 125X25
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5208
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Prohts Properties Llc
Bought by
Bustos Janette
Seller's Agent
Dawn Simmons
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Sanders
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.82%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
71.84%
Original Mortgage
$310,450
Outstanding Balance
$310,450
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,875

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Rivera Daniel and Rivera Faith
Bought by
Prohts Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Mertes Philip R and Mertes Linda W
Bought by
Rivera Daniel and Rivera Faith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $345,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $270,000 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $144,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $17,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $345,000 -2.8% $173 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $355,000 -- $178 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,208 $29,001 $10,938 $18,063
2023 $5,056 $28,000 $8,750 $19,250
2022 $5,056 $28,000 $8,750 $19,250
2021 $4,961 $28,000 $8,750 $19,250
2020 $4,153 $21,743 $3,906 $17,837
2019 $4,220 $24,431 $3,906 $20,525
2018 $4,147 $24,431 $3,906 $20,525
2017 $4,004 $21,975 $3,437 $18,538
2016 $3,901 $21,975 $3,437 $18,538
2015 $3,546 $21,975 $3,437 $18,538
2014 $3,375 $20,760 $3,125 $17,635
2013 $3,297 $20,760 $3,125 $17,635
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12393210

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-17-314-011-0000