Gary Machnik
Hometown Real Estate Group
(833) 328-1213
64 Total Sales
2 in Cragin
$550K - $555K Price Range
5155 W School St Chicago, IL 60641
Cragin Neighborhood
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,400
Sq Ft
1950
Built
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- Georgian Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Sitting Room
About This Home
As of July 2026Sellers custom designed this home for themselves and their family to enjoy... not merely a flip! Stunning 3400 square feet of living space in this down-to-the-studs gut rehab, practically new construction. In immaculate condition with open floor plan, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, central air, 2 back decks with one off the master suite, intricate hardwood floors, finished basement, oversized 2 car garage. The master suite is impressive! Huge bedroom with built-in speakers, huge bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub, double sinks. Speaker system throughout the home and theater system in the basement. Drain tile with sump pump makes sure you have a nice dry basement. Absolutely move-in ready! Beautiful Portage Park neighborhood with tons of restaurants and shopping within a short distance.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
ProCasa Realty, Ltd. Brokerage Phone: (312) 402-7052 License #471006928 Listed on: 05/26/2026
Last Buyer's Agent
Mark Seger
Redfin Corporation License #475149567
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,387
Year Built
- Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2022
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Georgian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,400 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,750
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 3, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,600
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Cragin, IL
-
Gary Machnik
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Omar Sanchez
Omar Sanchez
Responds QuicklyHabloft LLC
(866) 758-0745
53 Total Sales
2 in Cragin
$530K - $700K Price Range
-
Erik Schwab
Erik Schwab
Corcoran Urban Real Estate
(312) 957-7984
83 Total Sales
1 in Cragin
$355,000 Price
-
Roberto Montaño
Roberto Montaño
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(866) 935-1853
51 Total Sales
2 in Cragin
$350K - $395K Price Range
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Gabriela Melgoza
Gabriela Melgoza
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 722-8286
122 Total Sales
2 in Cragin
$380K - $460K Price Range
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Esther Gonzalez
Esther Gonzalez
Responds QuicklySolaris Enterprises Inc
(773) 923-2551
44 Total Sales
1 in Cragin
$396,500 Price
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $207,000 | Ticor Title Insurance Co | |
| Legal Action Court Order | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $462,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $113,333 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $345,750 | FHA | |
| Closed | $369,600 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $160,000 | Commercial |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 07/16/26 | Sold | $590,000 | -1.7% | $174 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2026 06/03/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2026 05/26/26 | For Sale | $599,900 | 0.0% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2023 10/02/23 | Rented | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/26/2023 09/26/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2023 09/19/23 | For Rent | $3,500 | +2.9% | -- |
| 10/05/2022 10/05/22 | Rented | $3,400 | +6.3% | -- |
| 10/05/2022 10/05/22 | For Rent | $3,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 10/01/2022 10/01/22 | Off Market | $3,200 | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2022 09/27/22 | For Rent | $3,200 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,549 | $41,729 | $11,625 | $30,104 |
| 2024 | $6,549 | $41,729 | $11,625 | $30,104 |
| 2023 | $6,363 | $34,338 | $9,375 | $24,963 |
| 2022 | $6,363 | $34,338 | $9,375 | $24,963 |
| 2021 | $6,239 | $34,338 | $9,375 | $24,963 |
| 2020 | $4,881 | $24,999 | $5,437 | $19,562 |
| 2019 | $5,087 | $28,735 | $5,437 | $23,298 |
| 2018 | $5,001 | $28,735 | $5,437 | $23,298 |
| 2017 | $6,297 | $32,612 | $4,875 | $27,737 |
| 2016 | $6,035 | $32,612 | $4,875 | $27,737 |
| 2015 | $5,499 | $32,612 | $4,875 | $27,737 |
| 2014 | $5,292 | $31,068 | $4,500 | $26,568 |
| 2013 | $5,176 | $31,068 | $4,500 | $26,568 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Loyda Paredes
Seller's Agent in 2026
Loyda Paredes
ProCasa Realty, Ltd.
(312) 402-7052
5 in this area
39 Total Sales
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Mark Seger
M
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Mark Seger
Redfin Corporation
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Philip Higgins
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Philip Higgins
Compass
(630) 209-6272
33 Total Sales
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Sean Overton
S
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Sean Overton
ProCasa Realty, Ltd.
(773) 480-8641
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12658252
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