Kelly Johnson
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(202) 875-5198
70 Total Sales
2 in Portage Park
$350K - $380K Price Range
5339 W Berenice Ave Chicago, IL 60641
Portage Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $493,984 - $621,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Workshop
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of June 2026Spacious vintage charm with thoughtful modern updates! Located on a quiet one-way street, this sunny and meticulously maintained Portage Park home sits on an extra-wide 30' x 125' lot, offering space to breathe both inside and out, along with a detached two-car garage. Two main-floor bedrooms and a full bath provide flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or a growing family. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bath - with separate soaking tub and shower - are complemented by flexible open space, private storage, and skylights that fill the second floor with natural light. This home blends timeless character with meaningful updates, including refinished hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen, renovated second-floor bath, custom built-in shelving, new kitchenette flooring, water heater replacement, and a Smartpak whole-home air conditioning system. Professionally designed by the homeowner, a landscape architect, the front and rear gardens offer a rare urban retreat with mature plantings, structured greenery, and inviting outdoor spaces for relaxing or entertaining. Within blocks to Gray Elementary School and Portage Park, and minutes from Six Corners, I-90/94, and the Grayland Metra station. Enjoy easy access to coffee shops, farmer's market, tennis courts, baseball fields, swimming pool, playground, dog park, and more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475196514 Listed on: 05/15/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,970
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 30 x 125
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,000 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Window Treatments
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Workshop
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2026
Closed on
Jun 2, 2026
Sold by
Weidner and Weidner Leah
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nina McDaniel
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Hajdu
Baird & Warner
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$612,000
Premium/Discount to List
$113,000
22.65%
Views
101
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.27%
Original Mortgage
$550,800
Outstanding Balance
$550,289
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,707
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 27, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Grimm Leslie and Shelton Michael
Bought by
Weidner Shawn and Weidner Leah
Seller's Agent
Roger Lautt
United Real Estate - Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Olsen
Kale Realty
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.33%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Original Mortgage
$275,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 16, 2005
Sold by
Grimm Leslie and Shelton Michael
Bought by
Shelton Michael and Grimm Leslie
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2000
Sold by
Shelton Michael
Bought by
Grimm Leslie and Grimm Michael
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 1997
Sold by
Parman Wendy L
Bought by
Shelton Michael L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
Suszynski Macie J
Bought by
Shelton Michael L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 1993
Sold by
Masles Andrew E and Masles Ursula D
Bought by
Suszynski Maciej and Parman Wendy L
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Portage Park, IL
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Kelly Johnson
-
Denise Sowder
Denise Sowder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(630) 349-6152
68 Total Sales
1 in Portage Park
$150,000 Price
-
Viola Waszkiewicz
Viola Waszkiewicz
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
(224) 434-3633
92 Total Sales
1 in Portage Park
$162,000 Price
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Kimberly Brychel
Kimberly Brychel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(888) 670-6671
64 Total Sales
7 in Portage Park
$300K - $616K Price Range
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Brian Khurelbaatar
Brian Khurelbaatar
Compass
(773) 869-7841
116 Total Sales
2 in Portage Park
$560K - $680K Price Range
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Helen Paredes
Helen Paredes
@properties Christies International Real Estate
(877) 801-0624
47 Total Sales
2 in Portage Park
$398K - $440K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $612,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Weidner Shawn | $290,000 | Pntn Inc | |
| Shelton Michael | -- | None Available | |
| Grimm Leslie | -- | -- | |
| Shelton Michael L | -- | Attorneys Natl Title Network | |
| Shelton Michael L | $137,000 | Attorneys Natl Title Network | |
| Suszynski Maciej | $80,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $550,800 | ||
| Closed | Weidner Shawn | $275,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Grimm Leslie | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 06/16/26 | Sold | $612,000 | +22.6% | $306 / Sq Ft |
| 05/19/2026 05/19/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2026 05/15/26 | For Sale | $499,000 | -- | $250 / Sq Ft |
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 | $6,756 | $33,000 | $13,125 | $19,875 |
| 2024 | $6,756 | $33,000 | $13,125 | $19,875 |
| 2023 | $6,586 | $32,000 | $10,500 | $21,500 |
| 2022 | $6,586 | $32,000 | $10,500 | $21,500 |
| 2021 | $6,439 | $32,000 | $10,500 | $21,500 |
| 2020 | $6,812 | $30,561 | $4,687 | $25,874 |
| 2019 | $6,903 | $34,339 | $4,687 | $29,652 |
| 2018 | $6,787 | $34,339 | $4,687 | $29,652 |
| 2017 | $6,034 | $28,013 | $4,125 | $23,888 |
| 2016 | $5,614 | $28,013 | $4,125 | $23,888 |
| 2015 | $5,136 | $28,013 | $4,125 | $23,888 |
| 2014 | $3,979 | $23,997 | $3,750 | $20,247 |
| 2013 | $3,889 | $23,997 | $3,750 | $20,247 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nina McDaniel
Seller's Agent in 2026
Nina McDaniel
Baird Warner
(610) 529-6462
2 in this area
59 Total Sales
-
Nicole Hajdu
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Nicole Hajdu
Baird & Warner
(773) 727-2199
3 in this area
365 Total Sales
-
RL
Seller's Agent in 2014
Roger Lautt
United Real Estate - Chicago
-
Danielle Olsen
DO
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Danielle Olsen
Kale Realty
(773) 716-8708
30 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12649291
APN: 13-21-114-007-0000
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