$529,000

beds

baths

2,500

square ft

5700 W Cullom Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60634

Closed / MLS #12434645 / Single Family / Portage Park

Listing information updated 10/2/2025 at 6:04am

Do not miss this meticulously maintained 3br/2bath 1.5 story brick Cape Cod, ideally located on an oversized 39.1' x 125.26' corner lot in the heart of Portage Park. Built in 1948, this move-in ready home blends timeless charm with thoughtful modern upgrades and beautifully landscaped front/rear yards and a paved patio - ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy ample 24/7 street parking and a spacious, light-filled floor plan featuring oak hardwood floors throughout the first and second levels. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with Silestone quartz countertops, custom 36" KraftMaid cabinetry, Italian porcelain tile floors, and high-end appliances-including a Viking range, Vent-A-Hood commercial exhaust, and KitchenAid refrigerator and dishwasher. The home features three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms: a first-floor vintage bath with a reglazed cast iron tub and a fully updated second-floor bath with new fixtures and finishes. A heated rear porch with new flooring, 220V electric wall heater, and solar motion-sensor lighting offers year-round comfort. The full basement boasts approximately 6'9" ceiling height (floor to joist), steel beam construction, a new double sink laundry tub, and convenient exterior access - ideal for an in-law or nanny retreat. Recent mechanical upgrades include: New 200amp (2002) & 100amp (2005) electrical service with updated wiring throughout, New 50-gallon high-efficiency Rheem hot water heater (2025), New RUUD high-efficiency furnace & central A/C with Smart Ecobee thermostat (2024), Updated copper plumbing with 1" lead-free service line to the street (2023) , New gas service lines and connections (2025), New sump pumps (2024) The heated, oversized garage includes a 50amp panel (2025), EV charging outlets (front and rear), generator hookup, new smart garage door opener, and GFCI exterior outlets. Additional features: Professionally landscaped yard w/new sod 2025, New paint (Benjamin Moore) throughout interior and exterior (2024-2025), New cement finish on front stoop, Updated lighting, electric, and thresholds throughout porch and basement, New window and door trim, crown molding, and woodwork details, Cat 5, cable, and hardwired landline conduit access (2nd floor and basement) Just two blocks from Portage Park and close to Six Corners, restaurants, transit, and expressways (I-90/I-94), this home offers convenience, comfort, and style in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Daylight,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,500

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Screened Porch:

9x10 - Main Level

Attic:

19x4 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,522

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60634

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Daylight,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,500

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Screened Porch:

9x10 - Main Level

Attic:

19x4 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$6,522

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60634

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Listing Office Phone: 312.751.0300

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