A quintessential brick home with timeless character and modern conveniences. Thoughtfully renovated in 2015 and meticulously maintained with numerous recent upgrades. The open-concept main level allows effortless entertaining. At its center is a chef's kitchen featuring stainless steel Bosch appliances, including a new refrigerator (2025) and garbage disposal (2023), an expansive breakfast island, a butler's pantry with wine storage, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Just off the kitchen, the rear deck-freshly sanded and painted-provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining. Upstairs, the generous primary suite with a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a full guest bath, and a conveniently located laundry + linen closet. Professionally organized closets throughout the upper level maximize storage. The bright lower level, features new porcelain tile flooring with three-zone radiant heated floors for family room, guest bedroom, and bathroom. A fourth bedroom and full bath offer flexible space for guests or home office. This level also includes an optional second laundry room/mechanical area (no w/d) with utility sink, equipped with a new sump pump (2025) and a 50-gallon Rheem hot water heater (2026). Additional highlights include hardwood flooring throughout the first and second levels, designer lighting, and all-new Lutron dimmer switches. The entire home-including walls, ceilings, trim, and doors-was professionally painted in 2023. DoorBird smart doorbell system & Mul-T-Lock key system. The landscaped backyard features a semi-automatic irrigation system and a privacy fence that was newly sanded and painted in 2025. Exclusions: living/dining room and all bedroom drapes. Cabinets in the 2nd floor front bedroom are not attached or built-in. L.L Wine Fridge in laundry room
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$1,200,000
1540 N Talman Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
4beds
2,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$1,200,400 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$5,162 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,200,400
$1.09M - $1.32M
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Two additional bedroomsSemi-automatic irrigation systemExpansive breakfast islandDesigner lightingSpacious walk-in pantryAll-new lutron dimmer switchesLandscaped backyard
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Listed by:
Judi Newbold 312-919-9992,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Elizabeth Lassner
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12667795
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Deck, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 16012020300000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1891
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $510,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,276
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+0.9%$414/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667795 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,189,000$410/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667795 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,189,000+35.9%$410/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667795 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Sold | $875,000-2.7%$302/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Contingent | $899,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11824270 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000+45.7%$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11824270 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2015 | Sold | $617,000-1.3%$213/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2015 | Pending sale | $624,900$215/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty #09023897 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $624,900+209.1%$215/sqft |
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| 10/1/2014 | Sold | $202,200$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $51,000 -16.4% |
| 2023 | $12,207 +3.1% | $60,999 |
| 2022 | $11,843 +2.1% | $60,999 |
| 2021 | $11,597 +64.1% | $60,999 +75.1% |
| 2020 | $7,067 -9.1% | $34,827 -10% |
| 2019 | $7,775 +1.7% | $38,697 |
| 2018 | $7,644 +75.1% | $38,697 +90.8% |
| 2017 | $4,365 +7.5% | $20,277 |
| 2016 | $4,061 +9.3% | $20,277 |
| 2015 | $3,716 +26.1% | $20,277 +27.7% |
| 2014 | $2,946 +2% | $15,878 |
| 2013 | $2,888 +1.4% | $15,878 |
| 2012 | $2,849 +1663.4% | $15,878 -21.3% |
| 2011 | $162 +10.6% | $20,169 |
| 2010 | $146 -92.8% | $20,169 |
| 2009 | $2,035 -24.3% | $20,169 -24.7% |
| 2008 | $2,688 +1106.3% | $26,796 |
| 2007 | $223 -85.5% | $26,796 |
| 2006 | $1,540 +419% | $26,796 +48.3% |
| 2005 | $297 -79.9% | $18,065 |
| 2004 | $1,478 +4.7% | $18,065 |
| 2003 | $1,411 +225.3% | $18,065 +79.7% |
| 2002 | $434 -68.8% | $10,053 |
| 2001 | $1,390 +60.7% | $10,053 |
| 2000 | $865 +3.9% | $10,053 +54.6% |
| 1999 | $833 | $6,502 |
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Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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