5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue Chicago, IL $ 1,479,000
5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue
$ 1,479,000
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5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue

Chicago, IL, 60641
$ 1,479,000
Bedrooms5 Baths3.1 Sq 3,500

Monthly Estimate*

$ 10,215

5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 - Image 1

Single Family Home for sale in Chicago, IL

for $1,479,000 with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 half bath. This 3,500 square foot home was built in 1921.

COMING SOON!! ALLOWING SHOWINGS. MASTERFULLY RENOVATED CHICAGO BUNGALOW - EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, SPACE & MODERN LUXURY! Located on Chicago's North Side, this extraordinary gut-rehabbed bungalow blends timeless architectural character with modern design, premium finishes, and state-of-the-art mechanical systems. Completed with City of Chicago permits and approvals, this impressive home offers approximately 3,500 square feet of finished living space, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a rare oversized 62' x 125' corner lot. The open-concept main level features soaring 10-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, 3-inch hardwood flooring, custom millwork, designer accent walls, and a beautiful fireplace. The spectacular chef's kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, under-cabinet LED lighting, high-end appliances, a beverage refrigerator, and an oversized 10-foot quartz waterfall island with a full-height quartz backsplash. The spacious dining area is perfect for entertaining, while a custom mudroom adds everyday convenience. The second floor features four generously sized bedrooms, a convenient laundry room, and a luxurious primary suite with two closets, including a spacious walk-in closet and built-in wall safe. The spa-inspired ensuite offers heated floors, a steam shower, a freestanding soaking tub, and a TOTO toilet with Washlet. Three additional bedrooms share an expansive hall bathroom. The fully finished, excavated lower level features ceilings up to 8 feet, a fifth bedroom with walk-in closet, full bathroom, second laundry room, custom mudroom, spacious family room with wet bar, a second fireplace, and durable ceramic tile flooring. The finished, drywalled attic provides abundant storage and houses the second furnace. EXTENSIVE UPGRADES INCLUDE dual high-efficiency HVAC systems with whole-house humidifiers and Nest thermostats, tankless water heater, new 200-amp electrical service, new 1.5-inch copper water service, all-new copper supply lines and PVC waste piping, overhead sewer system, interior drain tile, and whole-home spray-foam insulation, including the attic. Additional improvements include ClimateGuard energy-efficient windows, insulated interior walls for enhanced sound control, solid-core doors, custom trim and railings, recessed lighting, and Ring doorbells at both entrances. The exterior features new James Hardie siding and trim, new roof on the house and garage, tuckpointed and professionally stained masonry, new soffits and gutters, professional landscaping, privacy fencing, new concrete sidewalks and front stoop, and a beautiful Trex composite deck. The EV-ready garage features a dedicated electrical circuit. A rare opportunity to own a completely transformed Chicago bungalow offering exceptional craftsmanship, generous living space, modern comfort, and extensive improvements throughout. Classic Chicago character meets today's luxury living! The room sizes are estimated and will be updated next week.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 1,479,000

Bedrooms

5

Full Bath

3

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 9,255

Style

Year Built

1921

Town/City

Chicago

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12790895

Features
General
Living Area 3500
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Gas Radiator(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Possession Closing
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Brick
Year Built 1921
Township Jefferson
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions Irving Park Rd W of Laramie to Lockwood N to Belle Plaine Ave
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Portage Park
Tax Annual Amount 9255.87
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
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Interior
Interior Amenities Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Basement Finished Full Daylight
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Electric
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features In Unit
Total Bedrooms 5
Room Type Bedroom 5
Total Baths 4
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathroom Separate Shower Steam Shower Soaking Tub
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Exterior
Parking Features Yes Detached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 62x125
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded Features
List By
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Starck Real Estate

Broker

dkarlos@starckre.com

Email

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Monthly Principal & Interest
$10,215
Monthly Property Taxes
$771
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Nearby
566059 Elementary School
566846 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
10/21/2026$1,479,000 Listed Price

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5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60641 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,479,000 with 3,500 sqft. 5255 W Belle Plaine Avenue has 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and was built in 1921. The property's zip code is 60641 which is in Chicago, IL