4242 North Monitor Avenue

Chicago, IL 60634

$449,900
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Unbeatable Portage/Jefferson Park location. Exceptionally large brick 2 flat with finished basement with a full bath perfect for duplexing! Looks like a large bungalow but second floor appears original construction large 1-2-bedroom apartment with front and rear separate entrances. Waiting on zoning certificate. Same owner for 57 years has maintained this property. Units boast very large room sizes. 1st floor Living room 19x15, Dining room 15x12, Kitchen 12x11 Bedrooms 13x10 and 11x10 plus a tandem...Unbeatable Portage/Jefferson Park location. Exceptionally large brick 2 flat with finished basement with a full bath perfect for duplexing! Looks like a large bungalow but second floor appears original construction large 1-2-bedroom apartment with front and rear separate entrances. Waiting on zoning certificate. Same owner for 57 years has maintained this property. Units boast very large room sizes. 1st floor Living room 19x15, Dining room 15x12, Kitchen 12x11 Bedrooms 13x10 and 11x10 plus a tandem room 11x7. Second floor Living room 12x11, Dining room or second bedroom 15x12, Bedroom one 13x12, Kitchen 13x12. Both apartments are loaded with extra storage areas including walk in pantries. Beautiful natural woodwork and trim throughout the entire building. Hardwood floors under all carpeting. Basement is finished with a fireplace, bar and a full bath and has potential to duplex with main level creating a possible 4+ bedroom 2 bath unit! Roof is 7 years old - boiler 5 years - hot water tank is brand new. Electric on circuit breakers. May need some updating but large solid building with good bones. Nice size rear yard with a large 2+ car garage. Estate selling "as is". Seller prefers to leave personal property existing in property. Any questions regarding this listing please contact Norbert Mika - Text or email preferred.

Listing Agents

  1. Matthew Mika

    Matthew Mika

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    matt.mika@compass.com

    P: (773)-406-1792

  2. Norbert Mika

    Norbert Mika

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    norbert.mika@compass.com

    P: (773)-406-7116

Property Details for 4242 North Monitor Avenue

Area
CHI - Portage Park
Township
Jefferson
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2024 11:30 AM

Property Details for 4242 North Monitor Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12214543
Days on Market8
Taxes$5,704 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 4242 North Monitor Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

Property Information for 4242 North Monitor Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Smyser Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Smyser Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Taft High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • 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: 10
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • # Full Baths in Building: 3
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 4242
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5800
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
  • Conversion: N
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2024-11-21T02:43:30
  • Photos Count: 31
  • Deconversion: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: VAC
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: VAC

Property History for 4242 North Monitor Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 4242 North Monitor Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$10,500Additions$22,500Total$33,000
Tax Record2022$5,521 ($460 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,203 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,203 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN13-17-410-026

Schools near 4242 North Monitor Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Smyser Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Taft High School
Public7 to 12

Rickover Naval Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Vaughn Occupational High School
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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