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    4541 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

    13beds
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $1,341,400 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Luxury finishesDecorative fireplaceLarge brick coach houseExposed brickLarge bedroomsOriginal hardwood floorsStained glass
    RARE investment opportunity in the heart of Bronzeville - a beautifully restored 1903 historic mansion converted into four oversized luxury apartments on a rare double-wide lot. This architect-designed 2025 renovation blends timeless vintage character with modern functionality, preserving original stained and leaded glass, intricate woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, fireplaces, built-ins, and original doors throughout while adding all new plumbing, electrical with upgraded 400A service and separate meters, water heaters, kitchens, baths, insulation, and individual HVAC/mini-split systems. The property offers gracious outdoor living with a welcoming front porch, private rear decks, side yard, and common courtyard patio, plus a large brick coach house featuring parking for 3 cars on the lower level with incredible potential for additional living space, studio, office, or rental unit above. Each spacious full-floor unit features four exposures with abundant natural light, large bedrooms, in-unit washer/dryers, private storage, and custom-designed kitchens with soft-close cabinetry, solid surface countertops, induction cooking, upgraded appliances, backsplashes, and hoods. Bathrooms are fully updated with a mix of walk-in showers, marble slab flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and restored clawfoot tubs. Unit mix includes a 3 bed/1 bath garden unit with exposed brick and maple LVP flooring; Unit 1 is a stunning 2,106 SF 3 bed/3 bath residence featuring walnut-paneled dining room, statement island kitchen, bay windows, wood beams, and two ensuite baths; Unit 2 is a 2,100 SF 3 bed/2 bath home with stained glass, decorative fireplace, expansive solarium with terrazzo floors and lunette windows, and flexible office/family room space; Unit 3 is a 2,044 SF penthouse offering 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, skylit stairwell entry, original hardwood floors, private ensuite bath potential, and flexible layout. Quietly situated on a short residential street among single-family homes, this one-of-a-kind turnkey property offers luxury finishes, strong rental appeal, and irreplaceable historic charm.
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    Listing courtesy of:

    Michael Scanlon (773)630-9205,

    eXp Realty,

    Jake Fugman,

    eXp Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12651023MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 13
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 8
      Rooms
      • Room types: Foyer
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
      Features
      • Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 5,662.8 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 42X175
      Details
      • Parcel number: 20034170170000
      • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Queen Anne
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1890
      • Major remodel year: 2025

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights
      • Subdivision: Bronzeville
      Location
      • Region: Chicago

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $513,050
      • Annual tax amount: $20,366
      • Date on market: 5/19/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
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        Estimated market value

        $1,341,400

        $1.27M - $1.41M

        $2,029/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/19/2026Listed for sale$1,350,000+157.1%
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651023 Report a problem
        12/31/2020Listing removed$525,000+9.1%
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10878900 Report a problem
        12/22/2020Sold$481,250-8.3%
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10814670 Report a problem
        10/28/2020Pending sale$525,000
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #10814670 Report a problem
        10/3/2020Price change$525,000-12.5%
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #10814670 Report a problem
        8/11/2020Listed for sale$599,900
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #10814670 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023$10,860 +2.6%$51,305
        2022$10,586 +2.3%$51,305
        2021$10,348 -38.8%$51,305 -37%
        2020$16,912 -5.1%$81,500 -11.6%
        2019$17,827 -2.1%$92,158
        2018$18,204 +252%$92,158 +33.3%
        2017$5,172 -62.7%$69,143
        2016$13,849 +214.3%$69,143
        2015$4,406 -55.5%$69,143 +19.8%
        2014$9,892 -1.3%$57,719
        2013$10,019 +1.1%$57,719
        2012$9,910 +7.1%$57,719 -5.6%
        2011$9,251 +375.1%$61,129
        2009$1,947 +3.5%$61,129 -0.9%
        2008$1,882 +2.5%$61,667
        2007$1,835 -49.5%$61,667 +108.5%
        2005$3,638 +28.6%$29,582
        2004$2,829 -0.8%$29,582
        2003$2,852 +18%$29,582 +120%
        2002$2,416 +85.8%$13,447
        2001$1,300 -16.9%$13,447
        2000$1,564 +35.1%$13,447 +65.1%
        1999$1,158 $8,144

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Bronzeville

          Getting around

          66 / 100
          Good Transit

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          • District: 299

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