Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
2821 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to this thoughtfully renovated single family home in desirable Lakeview. This beautiful move-in ready home is anything but cookie cutter, featuring a unique and incredibly functional floor plan. Gorgeous white oak floors run throughout the main level. Completely renovated chef's kitchen features high-end Thermador appliance package, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and farmhouse sink. Kitchen is open to the spacious dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen...Welcome home to this thoughtfully renovated single family home in desirable Lakeview. This beautiful move-in ready home is anything but cookie cutter, featuring a unique and incredibly functional floor plan. Gorgeous white oak floors run throughout the main level. Completely renovated chef's kitchen features high-end Thermador appliance package, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and farmhouse sink. Kitchen is open to the spacious dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen area, which flows into the warm and inviting family room highlighted by beautiful built-ins around a wood-burning fireplace. Custom built-in bar with beverage refrigerator is perfectly situated off the formal dining room and kitchen, creating a perfect setup for entertaining. Three spacious bedrooms + den located on the second level. Primary bedroom is outfitted with professionally organized closets and tons of windows that bring in great natural light, with a newly renovated ensuite bathroom with porcelain tile, custom vanity + additional cabinetry for storage, quartz countertops, and walk-in shower with glass enclosure. Two additional bedrooms connected by a recently renovated jack-and-jill bathroom. Bonus den space on the second level makes for a perfect home office or nursery. Partially finished basement is a great flex space that can be used as a recreation room or 4th bedroom with a closet and attached renovated full bathroom. Great storage space in the unfinished part of the basement as well. Exterior updates include new James Hardie siding (2020), all new Marvin double-hung windows throughout (2020), new roof including under sheathing plywood (2021), new cedar fencing on both sides of the home, new iron fence at front of the home, and new front door. All 3.5 baths have been fully renovated, and a mud room was added in the rear of the home with great storage and designer tile. Brand new garage with a gorgeous Trex rooftop deck makes for an incredible urban oasis; a perfect space for grilling, relaxing, or entertaining. Desirable location right on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview, just steps to the Diversey brown line + all the great restaurants, parks, and nightlife that make up this wonderful neighborhood!

Listing Agent

  1. Lance Kirshner

    Lance Kirshner

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (773) 578-8080

Sold By Baird & Warner

Listing closed: 06/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11379781

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,359,250

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Chicago, IL

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Property Information for 2821 North Racine Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,640 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: CHI - Lake View
  • Township: Lake View
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West
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
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Den
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • 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
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Fiber Cement
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 2800
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1200
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2022-04-20T14:31:08
  • Photos Count: 31
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
  • Virtual Tour Date: 04-20-2022
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 4X3
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X16
Den Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 7X8

Property History for 2821 North Racine Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2022

Sold

MRED #11379781

$1,335,000
Jun 20, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494475716

$1,335,000

+12.2% / yr

Apr 22, 2022

Pending

MRED #11379781

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2022

Sold

MRED #11379781

$1,335,000
06/20/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494475716

$1,335,000

+12.2% / yr

04/22/2022

Pending

MRED #11379781

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

Public Records for 2821 North Racine Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$53,940Additions$62,555Total$116,495
Tax Record2023$19,839 ($1,653 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,999 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,999 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1893Year Renovated1894ZoningRS-3CountyCOOKAPN14-29-227-003-0000

Schools near 2821 North Racine Avenue

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

Lincoln Park High School
Public9 to 12

Inter-American Elementary Magnet School
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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