5038 Nelson Street, Belmont Cragin, Chicago, Illinois 60641


$475,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,686
Cost/Sqft: $273
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1922
Property Taxes: $5,845
Days On Market: 364
Lot Size: 0,00

Description

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.

Property Specifics

Single Family
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1922
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Cook
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12423449
13282090270000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
1 Dec, 2025 Sold $475,000 MRED MLS
3 Nov, 2025 Under contract $460,000 MRED MLS
27 Oct, 2025 Listed for sale $460,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —

Other Specifics

2
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30 x 125
Unfinished
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $5,845

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