1516 W Sherwin Ave

Chicago, IL 60626

$1,100,000
Price
3
Beds
4,600 Sq. Ft.
$239 / Sq. Ft.
4,600
Sq. Ft.
$239
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Prepare to be 'wowed'! Located just a few blocks from Lake Michigan on one of East Rogers Park's most beautiful streets. This home delivers modern amenities and recent updates through out, in a vintage setting with warm character. A side entry American Foursquare: allowing maximum interior, uninterrupted space with 3 levels of living and a full basement. The 1st floor features a bright enclosed multi-season porch overlooking tree-lined Sherwin, living room with fireplace, 1/2 bath and mud room. Fall...Prepare to be 'wowed'! Located just a few blocks from Lake Michigan on one of East Rogers Park's most beautiful streets. This home delivers modern amenities and recent updates through out, in a vintage setting with warm character. A side entry American Foursquare: allowing maximum interior, uninterrupted space with 3 levels of living and a full basement. The 1st floor features a bright enclosed multi-season porch overlooking tree-lined Sherwin, living room with fireplace, 1/2 bath and mud room. Fall in love with this enormous kitchen that boasts skylights and windows overlooking the rear yard! Tons of upgraded cabinetry, granite counters, island with space for bar stools, tiled backsplash and stainless appliances. The 2nd floor has 3 generously sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: including a lovely primary suite with a walk-in closet and bathroom with vanity and large shower. The 3rd floor offers a loft space ready to use for another living area, office or convert into 2 bedrooms. The home is dual zoned and both furnaces/a/c's were repalced in last 2 years. This charming home sits on a double wide and extra deep lot (50'x 150') and has an incredible 40', 4 CAR, heated brick garage has its own HVAC and partially finished attic space ideal for a work room. The alley side garage apron has room for two additional parked cars making for a total of SIX parking spaces! This a dream come true for anyone needing an auxiliary building for a home shop, car collecting, kids hangout or small business. This fabulous property is steps to restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, the lakefront; immediate access to the Red Line and buses on Sheridan. Minutes to Lake Shore Drive, Andersonville and Downtown Evanston. A wonderful opportunity and a very special home.

Listing Agents

  1. Santiago Valdez

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  2. Elizabeth Pyle

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Property Details for 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

Area
CHI - Rogers Park
Township
Rogers Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/26/2026 06:27 AM

Property Details for 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12613580
Days on Market17
Taxes$18,458 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

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Property Information for 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Attic, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Fire Pit, Box Stalls
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: 7500.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 7300
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1516
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-04-12T13:07:53
  • Photos Count: 45
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 24X30
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X16
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 13X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X13
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 26X33
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Dimensions: 41X22
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 20X10

Property History for 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12613580

—
Apr 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12613580

$1,100,000—
Aug 17, 2022

Sold

MRED #11437107

$950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2026

Contingent

MRED #12613580

—
04/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12613580

$1,100,000
08/17/2022

Sold

MRED #11437107

$950,000

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

Public Records for 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$13,500Additions$47,278Total$60,778
Tax Record2023$12,824 ($1,069 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,147 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,147 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913CountyCOOKAPN11-29-313-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1516 West Sherwin Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Public - PK to 8
Sullivan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter - 6 to 12
Acero Charter Network - Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gale Elementary Community Academy
PublicPK to 8

Sullivan High School
Public9 to 12

Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter6 to 12

Acero Charter Network - Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
CharterK to 12

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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