Fabulous Bucktown cottage!! This brick charmer in the heart of Bucktown, Chicago has been featured in international magazines and was updated by owner within the last 10 years .Updates feature new thermopane windows throughout the first floor 2024 and newer appliances, tuckpointing and underground plumbing to the street (within 10 years). hot water heater 5 yrs, High ceilings and original and newer dark wood floors on main level, open floor plan as well as a a nice size living room and a spacious open island kitchen that goes to a nice sized deck and yard. There is a bedroom with a large closet and full bath on the main floor, a big pantry and interior stairs to basement with tons of storage. Upstairs is the main bedroom, gorgeous full bath with skylights and modern shower and fixtures. There is also an open "suite style) living area also with sky lights that has a charming wood / gas fireplace. basement , with laundry is TALL 6.7ft. and not below grade as the sidewalks were raised, it has a vintage sink from when it may have been a unit. It has 2 exits! Perfect for more beds, baths etc. Circuit breakers, radiator heat. Back deck has been replaced within the past 10 years. Lot size is 25x75 Please note, this is landlocked, parking is easy street parking. Other homes on block have done dormers and full basement renovations and additions. PLEASE NOTE!!Currently rented at $4050. month until May 2026. Tenants rights.
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$717,500
2040 W Shakespeare Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
2beds
2,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
1,875 Square Feet Lot
$750,500 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$3,454 Estimated rent
Home value
$750,500
$675,000 - $833,000
$3,454/mo
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Brick charmerHigh ceilingsSpacious open island kitchenOpen floor planModern shower and fixturesVintage sink
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Listing courtesy of:
Nikki Dumas-Acerra 773-592-3015,
Dumas & Associates, Inc.,
Stacie Dumas 773-967-8028,
Dumas & Associates, Inc.
Bought with:
Chris Gomes
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Mina Slavtcheva
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12384523
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Daylight,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,850
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 1,875 sqft
- Dimensions: 25X75
Details
- Parcel number: 14311230310000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $717,500-4.2%$305/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Contingent | $749,000$319/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000-2.1%$319/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listing removed | $765,000$326/sqft |
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| 5/10/2025 | Price change | $765,000-1.3%$326/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+198.1%$330/sqft |
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| 3/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,950$2/sqft |
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| 4/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,950+2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 12/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 7/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/4/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 1/12/2000 | Sold | $260,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $53,000 +12.8% |
| 2023 | $9,250 +2.8% | $47,000 |
| 2022 | $8,994 +2.1% | $47,000 |
| 2021 | $8,810 -6.3% | $47,000 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $9,404 +2.1% | $45,166 -8% |
| 2019 | $9,208 +2.1% | $49,094 |
| 2018 | $9,019 +25% | $49,094 +33.1% |
| 2017 | $7,213 +4.7% | $36,884 |
| 2016 | $6,887 +9.7% | $36,884 |
| 2015 | $6,278 +14.6% | $36,884 +15% |
| 2014 | $5,476 +2.2% | $32,085 |
| 2013 | $5,357 +0.9% | $32,085 |
| 2012 | $5,310 -23.5% | $32,085 -25.1% |
| 2011 | $6,942 -0.4% | $42,838 |
| 2010 | $6,971 +4.4% | $42,838 |
| 2009 | $6,680 -0.5% | $42,838 -8.5% |
| 2008 | $6,714 +1% | $46,803 |
| 2007 | $6,647 -1.1% | $46,803 |
| 2006 | $6,719 +37.1% | $46,803 +56% |
| 2005 | $4,902 +1% | $30,002 |
| 2004 | $4,853 +2.2% | $30,002 |
| 2003 | $4,747 +12.3% | $30,002 +27.5% |
| 2002 | $4,229 +3.8% | $23,539 |
| 2001 | $4,076 +58.5% | $23,539 |
| 2000 | $2,572 -0.7% | $23,539 +75.8% |
| 1999 | $2,590 | $13,391 |
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Neighborhood: Bucktown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pulaski International School of ChicagoGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Clemente Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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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- 2040 W Shakespeare Ave
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