1242 W Dickens Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

$2,100,000
Price
5
Beds
5,113 Sq. Ft.
$411 / Sq. Ft.
5,113
Sq. Ft.
$411
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, this Warren Baker built home features an all brick exterior with center entrance that opens to an expansive floor plan which spreads over four levels of living space! AS you walk into the foyer you are greeted by a grand curving staircase, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the main level adding character and charm to a newer built home! The main level offers a living room with a stone fireplace ideal for those cold winter nights, formal dining room overlooking...Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, this Warren Baker built home features an all brick exterior with center entrance that opens to an expansive floor plan which spreads over four levels of living space! AS you walk into the foyer you are greeted by a grand curving staircase, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the main level adding character and charm to a newer built home! The main level offers a living room with a stone fireplace ideal for those cold winter nights, formal dining room overlooking the garden terrace backyard which flows effortlessly into the gourmet chefs dream kitchen! The kitchen features a center island across from a Stainless Steel 6 burner range, two sub zero fridge, warming drawer and a built in pantry wall off of the mud room! The top level of the home is the primary suite, large bedroom, spa like bathroom with soaking tub and double vanity along with a sitting room leading out to one of the three private terraces! There are three additional bedrooms on the second level of the home with en suite bathrooms and custom closet organizers! The basement has very high ceilings, currently unfinished but has value add potential to finish and add an additional family room, theater along with a fifth bedroom, there is also rough in for plumbing for an additional bathroom in the basement! The home is phenomenal, offers a value add component which is not often seen in Lincoln Park! Get inside today to appreciate all this home has to offer!

Property Details for 1242 West Dickens Avenue

Area
CHI - Lincoln Park
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1242 West Dickens Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12435745
Days on Market143
Taxes$45,085 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,904 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1242 West Dickens Avenue

Stories-Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,904 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,134 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,377

Property Taxes

$3,757

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1242 West Dickens Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Den, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Terrace
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 66
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 2100
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1242
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3635
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 45
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X22
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X22
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X15
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 22X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 08X09
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X17
Terrace Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Terrace
  • Terrace Dimensions: 23X19
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 15X08
Den Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Property History for 1242 West Dickens Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12435745

$2,100,000—
Dec 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12435745

$2,270,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Pending

MRED #12435745

—
Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12435745

$2,100,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12435745

$2,250,000—
Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12435745

$2,270,000—
Apr 15, 2021

Expired

MRED #10804162

$2,599,000—
Aug 3, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10542636

$2,625,000—
Aug 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10804162

$2,599,000—
Oct 9, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10542636

$2,675,000—
Jun 2, 2014

Cancelled

MRED #08543783

$2,500,000—
Feb 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08543783

$2,500,000—
Dec 16, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08476843

$2,500,000—
Oct 28, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08476843

$2,500,000—
Oct 28, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08435247

$2,500,000—
Sep 3, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08391515

$2,625,000—
Sep 3, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08435247

$2,500,000—
Jul 11, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08355545

$2,750,000—
Jul 11, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08391515

$2,625,000—
May 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08355545

$2,750,000—
Oct 25, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #169580793

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12435745

$2,100,000
12/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12435745

$2,270,000
11/24/2025

Pending

MRED #12435745

—
11/20/2025

Price Change

MRED #12435745

$2,100,000
09/03/2025

Price Change

MRED #12435745

$2,250,000
08/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12435745

$2,270,000
04/15/2021

Expired

MRED #10804162

$2,599,000
08/03/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10542636

$2,625,000
08/03/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10804162

$2,599,000
10/09/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10542636

$2,675,000
06/02/2014

Cancelled

MRED #08543783

$2,500,000
02/25/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08543783

$2,500,000
12/16/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08476843

$2,500,000
10/28/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08476843

$2,500,000
10/28/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08435247

$2,500,000
09/03/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08391515

$2,625,000
09/03/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08435247

$2,500,000
07/11/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08355545

$2,750,000
07/11/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08391515

$2,625,000
05/30/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08355545

$2,750,000
10/25/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #169580793

$1,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1242 West Dickens Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$34,912Additions$182,087Total$216,999
Tax Record2023$45,085 ($3,757 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,635 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,635 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,793 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyCOOKAPN14-32-126-051Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1242 West Dickens Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mayer Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Lincoln Park High School
Public - 9 to 12
Drummond Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mayer Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Lincoln Park High School
Public9 to 12

Drummond Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1242 West Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

1242 West Dickens Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60614. This property was listed for sale on August 1, 2025 by RE/MAX Premier, it's currently listed at $2,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 143 days and was last sold on October 25, 2005. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mayer Elementary School, Lincoln Park High School and Drummond Elementary School. 1242 West Dickens Avenue is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 5,113 sqft single family home built in 2005.

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