2548 West Cortez Street

Chicago, IL 60622

$1,243,520
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
8,000 Sq. Ft.
$155 / Sq. Ft.
8,000
Sq. Ft.
$155
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Majestic all brick property on an oversized 65 x 125 lot with enormous, lush front yard. Formerly a school and currently an approx 8,000 Sq ft Single Family Home used as a Live-Work space with income potential. So many possibilities; keep in it's current configuration or expand to an almost 10,000 sq ft Single Family Home based on current RT4 Zoning with an FAR of 1.2. Undertake an adaptive reuse and convert to multi-unit living or live-work style lofts ideal for those embracing today's work from...Majestic all brick property on an oversized 65 x 125 lot with enormous, lush front yard. Formerly a school and currently an approx 8,000 Sq ft Single Family Home used as a Live-Work space with income potential. So many possibilities; keep in it's current configuration or expand to an almost 10,000 sq ft Single Family Home based on current RT4 Zoning with an FAR of 1.2. Undertake an adaptive reuse and convert to multi-unit living or live-work style lofts ideal for those embracing today's work from home lifestyle. Center entrance with foyer and grand hallways leading to the main rooms. 11ft + ceilings on both levels with 9ft ceilings in the lower level. Current owners have a duplex-up unit on the east side of the building with an office, art studio and rehearsal studio on the west side. Wide open floor plans allow for a multitude of uses. Great for artists, architect, photography studio, dance instruction/choreography, recording studio etc. Southern exposure with an abundance of light throughout the property. 3 Br's 2.1 Ba with a lower level workshop, storage room, laundry room in addition to the bedroom, bathroom and recreation room. The lower level has separate access allowing an in-law living arrangement or income/AirBnB unit. Separate HVAC systems throughout. Well maintained building on great street. 2 Car Parking Garage is leased from owner directly behind the property that can be transferred to the next owner.

Listing Agent

  1. Ken Dooley

    Ken Dooley

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    ken.dooley@compass.com

    P: (312)-305-4919

Sold By Compass

Property Details for 2548 West Cortez Street

Area
CHI - West Town
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Cars
1.0
Parking Included in Price
No
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2023 04:01 PM

Property Details for 2548 West Cortez Street

StatusClosed
MLS #11666790
Days on Market27
Taxes$22,062 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built-
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,110 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 2548 West Cortez Street

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,110 SF

Property Information for 2548 West Cortez Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Chopin Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Clemente Community Academy Senio
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: false
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking On Site: false
  • Parking Ownership: Fee/Leased
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Open Floorplan, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Office, Study, Great Room, Sitting Room, Workshop, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Gallery, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 8125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt, Other
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 1050
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2548
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2022-11-03T22:22:11
  • Photos Count: 36
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 11-04-2022
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 28X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 19X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 23X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 29X23
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 23X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X06
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X21
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 23X4

Property History for 2548 West Cortez Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 2548 West Cortez Street

Taxable ValueLand$36,495Additions$56,505Total$93,000
Tax Record2023$18,979 ($1,582 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt6,498 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,498 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,110 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942CountyCOOKAPN16-01-410-032

Schools near 2548 West Cortez Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chopin Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Clemente Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 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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