5227 W Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

• 5 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,483 sqft

Property Description

This stunning Portage Park bungalow is the perfect blend of timeless character and modern-day comfort. From the moment you enter, beautiful arched doorways lead you into a spacious, sun-drenched living room filled with natural light. The elegant dining room showcases coffered wood beamed ceilings, a charming nod to the home's original craftsmanship, while gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the main level. A convenient first-floor bedroom and full bath offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional bedroom. Special touches include solid wood doors throughout the home. The chef's kitchen is sure to impress with custom built-ins, stainless steel appliances, including a double oven and a generous eat-in area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Completing the first floor is an incredible mudroom just off the kitchen, providing both functionality and extra customized storage. The second floor features four generously sized bedrooms. The upstairs full bath features heated floors for extra comfort. Whether you need five true bedrooms or prefer a combination of bedrooms, home offices, guest accommodations, or creative flex space, this home easily adapts to your needs. The full basement boasts impressive 7.5-foot ceilings, presenting an incredible opportunity to create additional living space, a recreation room, home gym, or workshop. Outside, the expansive, lush backyard provides the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining family and friends, enjoying the organic vegetable garden and the two-car garage adds everyday convenience. Ideally situated in the heart of vibrant Portage Park, this exceptional home is just moments from beautiful parks, highly regarded schools, restaurants, shopping, public transit, and everything this sought-after community has to offer.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 24, 2026 at 6:18AM

Listing Office:

Baird & Warner : 312-545-5280

Listing Agent:

Diane Vanna : 312-545-5280

MLS ID:

12711312

Interior

• General: 1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathCoffered Ceiling(s)Special MillworkGranite CountersSeparate Dining Room
• Rooms: Bedroom 5Mud RoomRecreation Room
• Appliances: Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalOven
• Dining: Separate
• Basement: Partially FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Fireplace: DecorativeFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Bungalow
• Parking: Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 2 Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 13163180110000

Utilities

• Utilities: 200+ Amp Service
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple