5038 West Nelson Street, Chicago, IL, 60641
$460,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,686
Square feet
About 5038 West Nelson Street
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.
Additional Information: This property is located in the CHI - Belmont Cragin neighborhood, IL. This 3 bedrooms detached single property is priced at $273/sqft.
Facts & Features
| MLS® # | 12423449 |
|---|---|
| Price | $460,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,686 |
| Price per Square Footage | $272.84 |
| Taxes | $5,845 |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Not Applicable |
| Acres | 0.00 |
| Year Built | 1922 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached Single |
| Style | Bungalow |
| Status | Contingent |
Community Information
| Address | 5038 West Nelson Street |
|---|---|
| Area | CHI - Belmont Cragin |
| City | Chicago |
| County | Cook |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60641 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 3 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Electric |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Full |
Exterior
| Exterior | Brick |
|---|
School Information
| District | 299 |
|---|
Additional Information
| Days on Market | 10 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Taxes | $5,845 |
Listing Details
| Office | Beyond Properties Realty Group |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | Erica@beyondpropertiesrealty.com |
