2245 W Giddings St

3,084 Sq. Ft.
$325 / Sq. Ft.
3,084
Sq. Ft.
$325
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Bring your vision to this rare single-family home conversion opportunity on a beautiful, quiet, tree-lined street in sensational Lincoln Square location!! Pristine, updated, brick 2-flat on extra-wide lot. Traditional floor plans. Both units feature combination living room/sun rooms, separate dining rooms, kitchens with walk-in pantries, enclosed back porches, original hardwood flooring, vintage crown molding and original doors. Vacant first floor unit is 2BR/1BA (formerly 3/1; two smaller bedrooms...Bring your vision to this rare single-family home conversion opportunity on a beautiful, quiet, tree-lined street in sensational Lincoln Square location!! Pristine, updated, brick 2-flat on extra-wide lot. Traditional floor plans. Both units feature combination living room/sun rooms, separate dining rooms, kitchens with walk-in pantries, enclosed back porches, original hardwood flooring, vintage crown molding and original doors. Vacant first floor unit is 2BR/1BA (formerly 3/1; two smaller bedrooms have been combined into one large bedroom). Second floor (currently on month-to-month lease to family member at a rate that is significantly below market) is 3BR/1BA and also features a decorative fireplace and original built-ins. Kitchens and baths in both units updated in 1992. Full, unfinished basement features laundry facilities, work bench, two cedar-lined closets, an abundance of storage space and both interior & exterior access. New roof, new plumbing risers, and extensive tuck pointing (including lentils) in 2020. Sewer lines rodded in 2024. New boiler in 2025. Updated 100 amp electrical service with separate circuit breaker panels for each unit. Very well maintained overall. Detached, split garage. Property is zoned RS-3. This amazing location cannot be beat!! Literally only steps to the boutiques, restaurants and entertainment venues in the heart of Lincoln Square (think Warbler, Cobblestone Cafe & Bistro, Willow Cafe & Bistro, Jerry's, Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen, Vaca's Creamery, Daily Bar & Grill, Caro Mio Italian Ristorante and on and on and on), local parks and CTA Brown Line trains and buses. Quick and easy access to equally hot Andersonville, Lincoln Park, the Lake Michigan beaches, the lakefront running/walking/biking path and the interstate highway system. This property is an estate sale. Further information is limited. The property is being sold "AS IS".
  1. Listed by Peter Constance • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    P: (773)-501-2222 C: (773)-501-2222 peterconstance@atproperties.com

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 2245 West Giddings Street

Area
CHI - Lincoln Square
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Indv Controls, Zoned
Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 02/27/2026 02:00 AM

Property Details for 2245 West Giddings Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12547286
Days on Market6
Taxes$13,676 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 2245 West Giddings Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

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Property Information for 2245 West Giddings Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Mcpherson Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Amundsen High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workshop
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 30x125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 4732
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2245
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
  • Conversion: N
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2026-01-23T23:04:51
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 50
  • Deconversion: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 01-23-2026
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: MM/YY
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $685.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: MTM

Property History for 2245 West Giddings Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2026

Sold

MRED #12547286

$1,002,000
Jan 28, 2026

Pending

MRED #12547286

Jan 28, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12547286

Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12547286

$875,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2026

Sold

MRED #12547286

$1,002,000
01/28/2026

Pending

MRED #12547286

01/28/2026

Contingent

MRED #12547286

01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12547286

$875,000

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Public Records for 2245 West Giddings Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,210Additions$28,790Total$62,000
Tax Record2023$11,822 ($985 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,372 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,372 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,690 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1910CountyCOOKAPN14-18-106-018

Schools near 2245 West Giddings Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 11 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
McPherson Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Amundsen High School
Public9 to 12

Devry Advantage Academy High School
Public11 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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