5523 W Pensacola Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,879 sqft

Property Description

This darling, turn-key brick bungalow sits just three blocks from Portage Park, has updates galore and offers multiple generational living options in style and comfort! The main level features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room with picture windows, a separate dining room, a full bath, and two bedrooms in addition to a tandem space, offering several flexible sleeping, playing and/or work-from-home options. The recently remodeled kitchen (2023) is the star of the show, with all-new stainless steel appliances, white subway tile, quartz counters, a farm sink, gorgeous cabinetry, a stainless steel hood and refinished honey maple hardwood floors. Upstairs, a large primary suite with an enormous walk-in closet, complete with custom closet systems (2020), is joined by a second bedroom and a shared full bath, all with new neutral carpeting (2026). The walk out basement adds two more bedrooms, a remodeled full bath (2017), a second kitchen(!), plus a spacious family room with recessed lighting (2017), making it an ideal space for extended family, guests, exercising, entertaining or flexible living. Major systems are done: NTI high-efficiency boiler (2017), Unico high-velocity central air (2017), 200-amp electric (2017), new water heater (2017), and new radiators on the main level (2023). The laundry room is updated, and a new washing machine was added in 2026. Outside, enjoy new insulated siding (2024), newer gutters (2017), a fully fenced yard (2018), professional landscaping with exterior lighting, and a concrete walking path in the backyard (2022) leading to the 2 car garage. Nearby Portage Park has everything from pickleball and tennis courts, to lush landscaping and nature paths, an ADA accessible playground, bike paths, baseball, football/soccer fields, dog friendly areas, youth programming, a senior center and an Olympic sized pool! So much to love and so much versatility...all you need to do is move in and enjoy!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

October 9, 2026 at 7:17AM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 312-342-7845

Listing Agent:

Natasha Taylor Miller : 312-342-7845

MLS ID:

12777566

Interior

• Rooms: Bedroom 5Bedroom 6Breakfast RoomTandem RoomKitchenFoyerWalk In Closet
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood
• Dining: Separate
• Basement: FinishedExterior EntryFull
• A/C: Small Duct High Velocity
• Heating: Natural GasBaseboardRadiator(s)
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Bungalow
• Parking: YesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 2 Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: ParkTennis Court(s)SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedNot Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 13163040170000

Utilities

• Water: Lake Michigan
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple