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5250 W Nelson St

Chicago IL 60641

5
2
2
1338 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $435,000
Jennifer RiveraJennifer Rivera, last sold this property on 03 October 2025 after 29 days on market.

Overview

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY WEDNESDAY, 9/10 at 10a Welcome to 5250 W Nelson - a timeless Chicago bungalow that blends classic character with thoughtful modern updates. This spacious single-family home on a large 3,750 sqft lot offers five bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enter and be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout the expansive first floor - ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The renovated kitchen features ample cabinet space, sleek granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry, delivering a modern touch with everyday functionality. Offering two updated bathrooms including one on the main level and another in the full basement. The basement, with its high ceilings and exterior entrance, provides excellent potential for future customization. Upstairs, the newly finished attic includes two additional bedrooms enhanced by skylights and efficient mini split system, creating a bright and inviting retreat. Recent improvements throughout the home since 2020 include new windows (preserving the charm of original stained glass); updated electrical work in the 2nd floor & basement; new furnace and AC; new washer & dryer; updated kitchen and baths; new garage door; finished attic complete with new skylights & mini split system; new cedar fence and steel gates; new custom front screen door and new basement metal core reinforced security door; new windows & new front window flashing to ensure lasting energy efficiency; vents & gutters cleaned; and tuckpointing. Outside, enjoy the fenced yard and a two-car detached garage for added convenience. Conveniently situated on the edge of Belmont Cragin and Portage Park, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, character, and move-in ready updates. Don't miss the opportunity to make 5250 W Nelson your next address.

Features

5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
1338 sq. ft. floor area
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Chicago over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5250 W Nelson St is $635k.

Median value
$635k
Estimated value range
$260k - $2.13m
Median days on market
18
Estimated value trend
-13%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Chicago. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5250 W Nelson St

2025
Sold
$435,000
03 Oct 2025 by Jennifer Rivera, of xr realty
2020
Sold
$329,000
04 May 2020 by Maria Jerusalimiec, of Inter-City Realty, Inc.
2019
Sold
$190,000
20 Aug 2019 by Maria Jerusalimiec, of Inter-City Realty, Inc.

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Chicago

In the last 12 months, 27 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 5250 W Nelson St, have been sold.

This represents a 16% increase in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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