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5038 W Nelson
Chicago, IL 60641

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,686 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1922
Price

$460,000

Est Payment
$2,926 / month (details)  
Taxes
$5,845  
Beds
3  
Baths
2  
Rooms
9  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
1,686  
Lot Size
30 x 125  
Built
1922  
Neighborhood
Belmont Cragin  
MLS
#12423449
Status
Active (4 days)

Property Description

Gorgeous 3 bedroom/2 bath historically significant blonde bungalow with all of the original features AND modern conveniences. Beautiful refinished original hardwood floors, lovely crown molding woodwork, built-ins, and art glass. Light and bright living room with electric fireplace flanked by original oak shelves/mantle and original art glass. The separate dining room is a generous space for family gatherings. The huge eat-in kitchen was recently updated with quartz countertops, new sink/faucet (2025) and has a large pantry and original spice rack/ironing board cabinet. All three large bedrooms are on the main floor with plenty of room to grow as the unfinished attic awaits the potential of a primary suite and/or the additional living space that you desire. The full finished basement has a full bath and plenty of space for recreation and a guest room/office, plus separate laundry room, work room, and storage/utility room. The plentiful upgrades to this home make it truly move-in ready: recently refinished floors, fresh interior paint, many newer windows throughout, Radiant heat and central AC, newer electric (1998 and 2001). New tuckpointing (2025), New cement patio/drainage, and apron (2022), New tear-off roof (2022) Newer 2 1/2 car garage with front and back overhead doors (2000) with 220 amp service for EV charging. Covered carport for a third car or covered patio space. All of this on a quiet street close to schools and public transportation.

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
18X17
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
16X12
Kitchen
Main
14X11
Family Room
Basement
29X16
Laundry
Basement
18X14
Master Bedroom
Main
Hardwood
12X12
Bedroom 2
Main
Hardwood
13X10
Bedroom 3
Main
Hardwood
14X10
Bedroom 4
N/A
Breakfast Room
Main
Hardwood
13X8
Foyer
Main
9X7
Deck
Main
10X8
Recreation Room
Basement
20X17

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas
  • Cooling Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Water Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
3 Parking Spaces (2 Garage Spaces), On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage, Parking included in price
Schools
District 299

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Listing History

10-27-2025 Listed at $460,000
Last Modified 10/28/25 5:35 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 77 0.2 mi
  • Bus 76 0.3 mi
  • Bus 54 0.3 mi
  • Bus 85 0.7 mi
  • Bus 152 0.7 mi
  • Bus 74 0.8 mi
  • Bus 56 1.1 mi
  • Bus 91 1.1 mi
  • Bus 80 1.2 mi
  • Bus 54A 1.2 mi
  • Milwaukee North 1.1 mi
  • I 90 East 1.7 mi
  • I 94 East 1.7 mi
  • I 90 West 1.7 mi
  • I 94 West 1.7 mi
  • I 290 West 4.4 mi
  • I 290 East 4.5 mi
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