1524 W Nelson St

3,327 Sq. Ft.
$389 / Sq. Ft.
3,327
Sq. Ft.
$389
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Seller has asked for Best & Final Sunday 2/15 Noon. Multiple offers received. Coming to market a highly updated and re imagined Single Family in Burley for under 1.3M. East of Ashland. Walking distance to everything: Southport Corridor, Burley, Doppio & Queen Bee Coffee houses, Whole Foods and Target. New custom kitchen with true high end appliances, coffee bar and walk in pantry. Updated flooring, fittings, fixtures and baths. Exterior Updates: Roof, siding, decking, drain tile, turf, brick paver...Seller has asked for Best & Final Sunday 2/15 Noon. Multiple offers received. Coming to market a highly updated and re imagined Single Family in Burley for under 1.3M. East of Ashland. Walking distance to everything: Southport Corridor, Burley, Doppio & Queen Bee Coffee houses, Whole Foods and Target. New custom kitchen with true high end appliances, coffee bar and walk in pantry. Updated flooring, fittings, fixtures and baths. Exterior Updates: Roof, siding, decking, drain tile, turf, brick paver patio & walkway complimented by mature landscaping and raised planter boxes. Fist showings by appointment will begin 2/11.
  1. Listed by Jennifer Lapins • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (312)-772-5010 C: (312)-343-3500 jlapins@atproperties.com

Property Details for 1524 West Nelson Street

Area
CHI - Lake View
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/16/2026 05:26 PM

Property Details for 1524 West Nelson Street

StatusContingent ( Private )
MLS #12557685
Days on Market0
Taxes$19,724 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1902
Lot Size-
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 1524 West Nelson Street

Stories-Year Built1902Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$7,955 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,312

Property Taxes

$1,644

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1524 West Nelson Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Burley Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Burley Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Waterfront: No
  • North Coordinate: 2950
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1524
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1761
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-02-14T15:37:45
  • Photos Count: 36
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 1524 West Nelson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12557685

$1,295,000
Oct 30, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #373629411

$787,500

+9.1% / yr

Feb 15, 2013

Sold

MRED #08237465

$740,000
Feb 12, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #348200201

$740,000

+1.2% / yr

Dec 19, 2012

Pending

MRED #08237465

Dec 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08237465

$749,000
May 9, 2008

Sold

MRED #06555052

$700,000
May 1, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #239413006

$700,000
Jan 3, 2008

Pending

MRED #06555052

Jun 18, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06555052

$789,000
May 29, 2007

Cancelled

MRED #06437433

$799,900
Mar 12, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06437433

$799,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2026

Price Change

MRED #12557685

$1,295,000
10/30/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #373629411

$787,500

+9.1% / yr

02/15/2013

Sold

MRED #08237465

$740,000
02/12/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #348200201

$740,000

+1.2% / yr

12/19/2012

Pending

MRED #08237465

12/19/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08237465

$749,000
05/09/2008

Sold

MRED #06555052

$700,000
05/01/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #239413006

$700,000
01/03/2008

Pending

MRED #06555052

06/18/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06555052

$789,000
05/29/2007

Cancelled

MRED #06437433

$799,900
03/12/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06437433

$799,900

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Public Records for 1524 West Nelson Street

Taxable ValueLand$46,500Additions$73,500Total$120,000
Tax Record2023$25,319 ($2,110 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt1,761 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,761 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904CountyCOOKAPN14-29-108-028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1524 West Nelson Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Burley Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Lake View High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

York Alternative High School
Public9 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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