RENTED FEB 3, 2026

5223 W School St Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60641

Cragin Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
1926 Built

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Dogs Allowed

About This Home

As of February 2026

Beautifully maintained 3BR/1BA Apartment in Portage Park! Freshly painted and move-in ready. This spacious unit features a modern eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinet and counter space, plus hardwood floors throughout. Excellent location near highways, train, airport, restaurants, shopping, and parks. In-unit laundry hookup. Street parking only. Tenant pays electric and gas; water, lawn care, and snow removal included. No pets-no exceptions. Minimum 650 credit score required for all adult applicants. Income verification and background check required. 1-month rent deposit, half-month non-refundable move-in fee, and first month's rent due at lease signing. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to live in vibrant Portage Park!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brenda Romero

RE/MAX LOYALTY License #475212143 Listed on: 12/03/2025

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Last Renter's Agent

Brenda Romero

RE/MAX LOYALTY License #475212143 Listed on: 12/03/2025

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 125

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Marvin Camras Elementary School
  • Foreman High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,000
  • Property Available on 12/5/25
  • Rent includes water, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 15 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-12-05
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 2000
  • Security Deposit: 2000
  • Max Pet Weight: 15

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Flat
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Flat
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Non-Smoking Building,Non-Smoking Unit
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Furnished: No
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Rent Includes: Water, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Management: Self-Management

Schools

  • Elementary School: Marvin Camras Elementary School
  • High School: Foreman High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Cragin, IL

  • Marla Schneider Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Marla Schneider

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (224) 258-0591

    253 Total Sales

    1 in Cragin

    $358,000 Price

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  • Leslie Roman Real Estate Agent - Realty of America, LLC

    Leslie Roman

    Realty of America, LLC

    (844) 937-1534

    47 Total Sales

    3 in Cragin

    $250K - $385K Price Range

    Leslie Roman
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  • Ivonne Payes Real Estate Agent - Payes Real Estate Group

    Ivonne Payes

    Payes Real Estate Group

    (224) 206-0617

    236 Total Sales

    1 in Cragin

    $415,000 Price

    Ivonne Payes
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  • Ruben Camacho Real Estate Agent - Kale Realty

    Ruben Camacho

    Kale Realty

    (844) 770-1569

    114 Total Sales

    3 in Cragin

    $378K - $413K Price Range

    Ruben Camacho
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  • Ana Sandoval-Cremieux Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Ana Sandoval-Cremieux

    Compass

    (844) 983-3106

    124 Total Sales

    12 in Cragin

    $109K - $570K Price Range

    Ana Sandoval-Cremieux
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  • Timothy Rhoten Real Estate Agent - Reserve RE

    Timothy Rhoten

    Reserve RE

    (855) 510-0218

    109 Total Sales

    2 in Cragin

    $460K - $565K Price Range

    Timothy Rhoten
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/03/2026 02/03/26 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
01/17/2026 01/17/26 Price Changed $2,000 -13.0% $2 / Sq Ft
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $2,584 $40,200 $3,980 $36,220
2024 $2,378 $38,450 $3,810 $34,640
2023 $2,286 $34,990 $3,470 $31,520
2022 $2,633 $31,970 $3,170 $28,800
2021 $2,548 $30,450 $3,020 $27,430
2020 $2,607 $30,450 $3,020 $27,430
2019 $2,609 $29,863 $2,960 $26,903
2018 $2,619 $29,863 $2,960 $26,903
2015 $1,726 $28,460 $2,820 $25,640
2013 $1,726 $28,640 $2,840 $25,800
2010 $1,726 $26,970 $2,670 $24,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BR

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Brenda Romero

    RE/MAX

    (773) 772-6969

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12523824

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Illinois Cook County Chicago 60641 Cragin

5223 W School St Unit 2, Chicago, IL

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