Ideal Live-Work Space or Work-From-Home!
Currently occupied by a husband-wife photography team, this versatile building offers endless possibilities. Historically significant, it operated as the first Chicago Ave Art Gallery starting in 1995. Ideal work from home space as single family style space with great work from home tax breaks. Why buy a condo when you can have an entire building with NO HOA!
Apartment Highlights:
• Upstairs Apartment: Beautifully remodeled kitchen and bath featuring 42" traditional cherry cabinets with slow close drawers and doors, ample storage, granite counters, travertine backsplash and shower.
• Stainless Appliances: KitchenAid and LG appliances included.
• Custom Amish Table: Handmade Amish kitchen table and most other furniture conveys for move in ready or rent as furnished space, Airbnb, etc.
• Modern Comfort: Central A/C and heat with extremely low operating costs, plus historic steam radiator heat and a backup window A/C units convey.
Storefront Features:
• High Ceilings: Restored white tin ceilings for a classic touch.
• Flexible Space: Great exposure on Chicago Avenue with potential to use as a personal great room, home office, art studio, theatre, or gallery.
• Historic and Efficient: Low utility costs with front door A/C unit and steam heat.
• B1-2 space - Owner uses first floor as great room and home office
Bonus Spaces:
• Photo Darkroom: High-end darkroom sinks, plumbing, drying racks, and A/C with steam heat. Can be repurposed as large storage or craft room.
• Secret City Garden: Enjoy a private garden with a 12' x 15' raised wood deck, perfect for events and relaxation. Enough room for parking pad or use approved permit parking.
Incredible Location:
• Public Transport: 66 Chicago Avenue CTA bus stops right at the door; Blue Line is less than 2 blocks away.
• Local Amenities: Across the street from Eckhart Park and Field House. Surrounded by restaurants, coffee houses, stores, and arts venues.
• Easy Access: Close to I-90/I-94 and all that Chicago has to offer.
- Local investors and developers okay
- Direct to owner, operator (end user)
For sale by owner
$556,800
1303 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
2beds
2,178sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1886
2,208 Square Feet Lot
$541,100 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsFlexible spaceRestored white tin ceilingsHistoric steam radiator heatPrivate gardenRemodeled kitchenTravertine backsplash
What the owner loves about this home
This is the perfect live-work space in an excellent location, with transit right at the door and permit parking available or room for parking pad. Take advantage of huge tax breaks in this work-from-home setup and write off half the building. It's the ultimate space for the right person to capitalize on. Why settle for an apartment or a condo when you can have the entire building to yourself?
- 250 days
- on Zillow |
- 270 |
- 11 |
Listed by:
(312) 213-1628
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other, Radiant, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central, Other, Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,178 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Vinyl, Wood, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 2,208 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1708105008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $466,770
- Annual tax amount: $9,557
- Date on market: 11/24/2024
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