5244 W Waveland Avenue

Chicago, IL
$ 325,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 744
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This COZY 2-bed, 1-bath single-family home is nestled in the DESIREABLE Portage Park neighborhood known for its parks, schools, and EASY ACCESS to transportation; offering 744 square feet of living space on a ROOMY 5,000 sq ft FENCED lot, with a covered patio. Within WALKING DISTANCE to parks, shopping, restaurants, and more; and just a SHORT COMMUTE to both Midway and O'Hare airports. This home is full of potential and ready for your vision. Being sold in "AS-IS" CONDITION.

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  • Price
  • $ 325,000
  • City
  • Chicago
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • COOK
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • CHI - Portage Park
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 60641
  • Sqr Footage
  • 744
  • Year Built
  • 1923
  • Taxes
  • $ 4092
  • Style
  • Cottage
  • MLS#
  • 12733031
Listed By: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 744
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Steam,Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Possession Closing
Appliances Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Cottage
Construction Materials Brick/Stone Msn Pred
Year Built 1923
Township Jefferson
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Other Structures Pergola,Shed(s)
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions From Laramie & Addison -West on Addison,North on Lockwood,East on Waveland; From Irving & Addison -South on Laramie,West on Addison,North on Lockwood,East on Waveland
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Portage Park
Tax Annual Amount 4092
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Crawl Space
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 2
Room Type No additional rooms
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 1
Bedrooms Possible 2
Bathroom Accessible Shower

Exterior Features

Parking Features Other
Water Source Lake Michigan,Public
Lot Dimensions 124 x 40
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Elmwood Park, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/20/2026 Listed $325,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60641

Price
AVG $620K
$330K
Taxes
AVG $6,512
$4,092
Year Built
AVG 1922
1923
Visits
AVG 129
105
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5244 W Waveland Avenue Chicago, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $325000 with 744 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 5244 W Waveland Avenue Chicago has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1923. The property's zip code is 60641 which is in Chicago, IL

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