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Seller's Agent in 2022
Lindsey Richardson
Baird & Warner
(312) 890-8777
3 in this area
149 Total Sales
5256 W Pensacola Ave Chicago, IL 60641
Portage Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $552,000 - $788,513
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,368
Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Spa
- Clubhouse
- Recreation Room
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of December 2022Be the envy of the block and have the best of both worlds at 5256 W Pensacola! This gut rehabbed Portage Park bungalow overflows vintage charm with turnkey modernized finishes, with over $100k in thoughtful upgrades inside and outside during sellers ownership. This oversized corner lot features low maintenance landscaped front pollinator garden, lushly landscaped side garden, craft copper window boxes and reimagined cedar fenced in back yard with high end stone patio, new hot tub, new cocktail pool with sand filter, and dog run. 2.5 garage with party door and space to park 2 additional cars on parking pad. This massive home includes 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with additional office space and finished basement. Newer rehabbed gourmet kitchen with french gray cabinets, alabaster white quartz, newer stainless appliances with high end LG fridge, featuring craft ice and spacious walk in pantry off eat in breakfast nook. Sunshine pours through front sun room windows creating cozy tropical plant paradise, even in the chill of winter. Hardwood on main level with custom designer lighting and draperies throughout. Rarely found, this home features 4 bedrooms on upper level, 2 full bathrooms, and newer side by side laundry on upper floor. Fully finishes basement with additional office or great 6th bedroom for guests with full bath. This home is absolutely turnkey with newer windows and roof, newer hi-efficiency dual zoned furnace and water heater. Unpack and settle in just in time to enjoy the spring yard and entertaining space at your epic house warming party! Easy access to Six Corners, new Aldi development, restaurants, craft breweries, and shops. Commuters dream with nearby expressway, Montrose busses / Montrose blue line / Mayfair Metra. Steps to local school and popular Portage Park which includes six tennis courts, ADA accessible playground, a slab for in-line skating, a new dog friendly area, a bike path, a nature walk, five baseball fields, two combination football/soccer fields, an outdoor Olympic-size pool with misting sprays, interactive water play area with slide and diving boards, and two fieldhouses, one housing a gymnasium and the other a cultural arts building with exemplary after-school programs including boxing, recreational tumbling and gymnastics, and woodcraft. MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED, BEST & FINAL OFFER DEADLINE BY SUNDAY, DEC 4 at 7 PM, CST.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475149718 Listed on: 12/02/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,847
Year Built
- Built in 1911 | Remodeled in 2017
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 38x125
- Dog Run
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 4,368 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Pool
- Spa
- Above Ground Pool
Schools
- Portage Park Elementary School
- Schurz High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Property is near a park
Community Details
Amenities
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Romano Brian D and Queen Candis N
Bought by
Revocable Trust Of Brian David Romano And Can and Revocable Trust Of Candis Queen
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 2, 2022
Closed on
Dec 29, 2022
Sold by
Klinger Christian and Klinger Juliet I
Bought by
Romano Brian D and Queen Candis N
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Richardson
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Mary Collins
eXp Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Views
9
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Bresnahan Susan M
Bought by
Klinger Christian and Klinger Juliet I Holt
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,099
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 3, 2007
Sold by
Bresnahan Irma L
Bought by
Bresnahan Irma L and The Irma L Bresnahan Living Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revocable Trust Of Brian David Romano And Can | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Romano Brian D | $650,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Romano Brian D | $650,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Klinger Christian | $483,000 | North American Title | |
| Bresnahan Irma L | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Romano Brian D | $520,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Klinger Christian | $359,990 | |
| Previous Owner | Klinger Christian | $372,099 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2022 12/29/22 | Sold | $650,000 | 0.0% | $149 / Sq Ft |
| 12/04/2022 12/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/02/2022 12/02/22 | For Sale | $650,000 | -- | $149 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,283 | $60,728 | $16,688 | $44,040 |
| 2023 | $8,346 | $48,224 | $13,350 | $34,874 |
| 2022 | $8,346 | $48,224 | $13,350 | $34,874 |
| 2021 | $8,848 | $43,999 | $13,350 | $30,649 |
| 2020 | $6,849 | $30,743 | $6,913 | $23,830 |
| 2019 | $6,863 | $34,159 | $6,913 | $27,246 |
| 2018 | $6,748 | $34,159 | $6,913 | $27,246 |
| 2017 | $6,092 | $28,301 | $6,198 | $22,103 |
| 2016 | $5,668 | $28,301 | $6,198 | $22,103 |
| 2015 | $5,186 | $28,301 | $6,198 | $22,103 |
| 2014 | $5,397 | $29,087 | $5,721 | $23,366 |
| 2013 | $4,470 | $29,087 | $5,721 | $23,366 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Mary Collins
eXp Realty
(773) 677-6461
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11681930
APN: 13-16-303-019-0000
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