$475,000

beds

baths

1,686

square ft

5038 W Nelson Street

Chicago, Illinois 60641

Closed / MLS #12423449 / Single Family / Belmont Cragin

Listing information updated 12/4/2025 at 6:03am

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,686

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

18x17 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

14x11 - Main

Family Room:

29x16 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Breakfast Room:

13x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

9x7 - Main Level

Deck:

10x8 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

20x17 - Basement Level

Laundry:

18x14 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,845

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60641

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,686

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

18x17 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

14x11 - Main

Family Room:

29x16 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Breakfast Room:

13x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

9x7 - Main Level

Deck:

10x8 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

20x17 - Basement Level

Laundry:

18x14 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,845

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60641

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Beyond Properties Realty Group

Listing Office Phone: 708.386.1366

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