NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5536 W Grace St Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $360,087

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2023

Last sale price $317,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,266/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Property is near park
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of December 2023

Stylish, updated and beautifully maintained Portage Park home on quiet and lovely block. 2 bedrooms plus heated/cooled sunroom (office) and 1 bathroom. So many updates! HVAC 2021, New HWH 2022, Upgraded plumbing for improved water pressure 2022, Refreshed bathroom 2023, Updated kitchen 2018, Sewer line from house to the main, 2015. New electric panel 2014. Newer tear off roof. 6'8" BSMT ceiling height - walkout to backyard. Fenced yard, Rear Deck, Detached 2 Car garage. Very near Chopin and Portage Parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zak Knebel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131969 Listed on: 11/09/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Susannah Ribstein

Compass License #475173652

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,854

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 33 x 123
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,854

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

4,051 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 X 123
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4854.31
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2023
Closed on
Dec 11, 2023
Sold by
Colantoni Caroline
Bought by
Lyon Rebecca and Lyon Daniel
Seller's Agent
Zak Knebel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susannah Ribstein
Compass
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
9.31%
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$360,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,087
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$253,600
Outstanding Balance
$248,157
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$111,930

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2018
Closed on
Apr 14, 2018
Sold by
Manasse Kevin
Bought by
Colantoni Caroline
Seller's Agent
Janet Robertson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hayley Westhoff
Compass
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$232,781
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2014
Sold by
Buss Edward
Bought by
Buss Edward A and Edward A Buss Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2013
Closed on
Apr 12, 2013
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Buss Edward
Seller's Agent
Carl Weldon
RE/MAX Action
Buyer's Agent
Lori Bruce
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$137,500
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1996
Sold by
Barron Thomas A
Bought by
Livi Barron Thomas A and Thomas A Barron Revocable Living Trust
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lyon Rebecca $317,000 Prairie Title
Colantoni Caroline $200,000 Saturn Title Llc
Buss Edward A -- None Available
Buss Edward $135,000 None Available
Livi Barron Thomas A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lyon Rebecca $253,600
Previous Owner Colantoni Caroline $232,781
Previous Owner Buss Edward $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Sold $317,000 +9.3% $288 / Sq Ft
11/15/2023 11/15/23 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2023 11/09/23 For Sale $290,000 +45.1% $264 / Sq Ft
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Sold $199,900 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2018 03/15/18 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2018 03/09/18 For Sale $199,900 +48.1% $182 / Sq Ft
04/16/2013 04/16/13 Sold $135,000 -1.8% $123 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2013 02/22/13 For Sale $137,500 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
02/11/2013 02/11/13 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2013 02/01/13 For Sale $137,500 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $4,466 $29,001 $14,207 $14,794
2024 $4,466 $29,001 $14,207 $14,794
2023 $4,854 $24,471 $11,365 $13,106
2022 $4,854 $27,009 $11,365 $15,644
2021 $5,398 $30,158 $11,365 $18,793
2020 $3,462 $18,633 $5,073 $13,560
2019 $4,185 $24,248 $5,073 $19,175
2018 $375 $24,248 $5,073 $19,175
2017 $402 $21,679 $4,464 $17,215
2016 $824 $21,679 $4,464 $17,215
2015 $792 $21,679 $4,464 $17,215
2014 $3,291 $22,126 $4,059 $18,067
2013 $4,027 $22,126 $4,059 $18,067
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Zak Knebel

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Zak Knebel

    @ Properties

    (773) 290-9293

    1 in this area

    247 Total Sales

    Zak Knebel
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Susannah Ribstein

    Compass

    (708) 207-6590

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Susannah Ribstein
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Janet Robertson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Hayley Westhoff

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Hayley Westhoff

    Compass

    (773) 729-0594

    5 in this area

    577 Total Sales

    Hayley Westhoff
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  • Carl Weldon

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Carl Weldon

    RE/MAX

    (630) 766-9100

    7 Total Sales

    Carl Weldon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Lori Bruce

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11924565

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-21-112-025-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60641 Portage Park

5536 W Grace St, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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