228 North Leclaire Avenue

Chicago, IL 60644

$535,900
Price
7
Beds
3,250 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
3,250
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-unit property located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant West Side. Every inch of this home has been carefully designed and completely updated, offering the perfect blend of modern luxury and timeless charm. Step into the expansive first-floor unit, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, duplexed down to a fully finished basement. The open-concept layout showcases a large gourmet kitchen with stunning finishes, perfect for hosting family dinners...Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-unit property located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant West Side. Every inch of this home has been carefully designed and completely updated, offering the perfect blend of modern luxury and timeless charm. Step into the expansive first-floor unit, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, duplexed down to a fully finished basement. The open-concept layout showcases a large gourmet kitchen with stunning finishes, perfect for hosting family dinners or entertaining friends. High ceilings throughout create an airy and elegant feel. The lower level offers additional living space, ideal for a family room, office, or gym. The second unit offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, including two massive bedrooms that will impress with their size and natural light. The large, kitchen in this unit is just as impressive, with plenty of room for cooking, dining, and storage. This unit is perfect for additional rental income or multi-generational living. Each unit has their own mechanical room and in-unit laundry. The is essentially a completely brand new property inside it's large, brick exterior. The two car garage was completely built up from the ground in 2023! This property is truly move-in ready, making it an excellent investment for both homeowners and investors alike. With its modern updates and prime location, this is a unique opportunity to own a versatile, turnkey property in one of Chicago's rapidly growing neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by Joseph Reyna • Real People Realty • (708) 724-5342

Property Details for 228 North Leclaire Avenue

Area
CHI - Austin
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls
Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2025 08:01 PM

Property Details for 228 North Leclaire Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12158293
Days on Market150
Taxes$3,748 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 228 North Leclaire Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Property Information for 228 North Leclaire 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), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • # Full Baths in Building: 3
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Foyer, Utility Room-1st Floor, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Outdoor Lighting, Partial Fencing, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 26.00 X 125.52
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 200
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5100
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
  • Conversion: N
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Deconversion: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $.00
  • Fuel Expense: $.00
  • Gross Income: $56,400.00
  • Insurance Expense: $1,500.00
  • Maintenance Expense: $.00
  • Manager Expense: $.00
  • Electric Expense Source: Actual
  • Fuel Expense Source: Actual
  • Insurance Expense Source: Owner Projection
  • Manager Expense Source: AC
  • Other Addl Income: Parking Space/s
  • Repairs-Decor Expense Source: Actual
  • Trash Expense Source: Owner Projection
  • Trash Expense Year: 2024
  • Water Expense Source: Owner Projection
  • Net Operating Income: $45,150.00
  • Professional Management Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $1,800.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $4,200.00
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,700.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 10/24
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00

Property History for 228 North Leclaire Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 228 North Leclaire Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,112Additions$14,653Total$17,765
Tax Record2022$3,654 ($304 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,386 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,276 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1898CountyCOOKAPN16-09-407-018

Schools near 228 North Leclaire Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Spencer Technology Acad Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Marshall Metropolitan High School
Public9 to 12

Moving Everest Charter School
CharterK to 8

KIPP Create College Prep
CharterK 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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