1236 North Artesian Avenue

Chicago, IL 60622

$545,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Excellent opportunity to invest in a well maintained and managed, all brick turn key 2 Unit building with several simple value add options to realize the property's true potential. The property has been professionally managed and maintained since 2006. The building was completely remodeled in 2008, although many updates have been made since then. Building features a double dormer, allowing for a quaint 2/1 on the top floor with hardwood flooring, stainless kitchen and a nice enclosed porch. The main...Excellent opportunity to invest in a well maintained and managed, all brick turn key 2 Unit building with several simple value add options to realize the property's true potential. The property has been professionally managed and maintained since 2006. The building was completely remodeled in 2008, although many updates have been made since then. Building features a double dormer, allowing for a quaint 2/1 on the top floor with hardwood flooring, stainless kitchen and a nice enclosed porch. The main floor features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, exposed brick walls, open floor plan and a large stainless kitchen w/ granite & 42" maple cabinets. When combined with the basement this unit will rent as a 3 bed/2 bath in a duplex configuration. The basement currently has 6'6" of ceiling height. The value add options are to dig down the basement for a conventional duplex down, build out the lower level as a 3rd unit, leveraging the existing separate lower level entrance or convert the property to a spacious single family home. Enjoy wide open spaces flooded with natural light with very large windows and full light from 3 sides of the property. Basement also feature laundry room with 2 sets of washer/dryers. The fully secured property consists of both a small front landscaped area and back yard with both a small grass lawn and a wonderful paver stone patio. Units have completely separated meters and tenants paid all utilities. Many upgrades to the property include an all new concrete pad & garage (2008), new central HVAC (2008), all new bronze aluminum windows (2008), new hot water tanks (2018), freshly refinished hardwood floors on both levels, full main floor bathroom remodel and paint throughout (2020). The taxes have been successfully appealed for 2019 & 2020 and will be reduced by $1488/year for both 2019 and 2020. Great area, close to everything! Located on an excellent block of Artesian Ave, just one block west of Western! Steps from CTA bus to downtown or walk north to catch blue line El stop at Wester & Armitage. Just a few blocks west of all that Wicker Park & Bucktown have to offer. Only a few blocks South of the 606. And just a few blocks East of Humboldt Park, one of Chicago's most beautiful, amenity filled city parks. Seller is licensed IL broker. Easy to show day or night.

Listing Agents

  1. Todd Takes

    Todd Takes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    todd.takes@compass.com

    P: 312.498.6372

  2. Brett Monson

    Brett Monson

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Sold By American International Realty

Property Details for 1236 North Artesian Avenue

Area
CHI - West Town
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Space Heater/s, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Indv Controls

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 09:29 AM

Property Details for 1236 North Artesian Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10694151
Days on Market44
Taxes$9,260 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1236 North Artesian Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,746 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,974

Property Taxes

$772

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1236 North Artesian Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • # Full Baths in Building: 3
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 1200
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2500
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2020-06-15T23:42:50
  • Photos Count: 26
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Floor # - Unit 1: 1
  • # Of Rooms - Unit 1: 6
  • # Half Baths-Unit 1: 0
  • # Full Baths-Unit 1: 2
  • Appliances/Features Unit 1: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Central Air Conditioner, Garage/Space, Range Hood, Hardwood Floors
  • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 1: VAC
  • Tenant Pays - Unit 1: All
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Floor # - Unit 2: 2
  • # Of Rooms - Unit 2: 5
  • # Half Baths-Unit 2: 0
  • # Full Baths-Unit 2: 1
  • Appliances/Features Unit 2: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Central Air Conditioner, Garage/Space, Range Hood, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet
  • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 2: VAC
  • Tenant Pays - Unit 2: All

Property History for 1236 North Artesian Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1236 North Artesian Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$14,175Additions$40,825Total$55,000
Tax Record2022$11,313 ($943 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,832 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,832 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,150 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1888CountyCOOKAPN16-01-228-026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1236 North Artesian Avenue

This home is within City Of Chicago School District 299.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
De Diego Elementary Community Academy
PublicPK to 8

Clemente Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Bridgescape Academy Humboldt Park
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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