Welcome home to this bright and inviting 2BR/1.5BA duplex-down in a boutique 4-unit building, perfectly situated in the best Bucktown location. Enter through your private entrance. Sunlight pours through a wall of windows into the open living and dining space, featuring 11-foot ceilings and a modern layout that's perfect for open living and dining. The renovated kitchen boasts 42" white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar-perfect for entertaining. The open living and dining area flows seamlessly, with a sleek powder room completing the main floor. Downstairs, the tall lower level offers a comfortable second living space , two generous bedrooms, a full bath with a large vanity, shower/tub combo, and in-unit laundry with front-load washer/dryer. Enjoy summer gatherings on the lush common deck above the garage that is most convenient to your unit - ideal for grilling and entertaining. One garage parking space included. In an unbeatable Bucktown location near Pulaski International School, Holstein Park, and all the dining, shopping, and nightlife along Damen, Armitage, and a short walk to six corners. Easy access to the Kennedy Expressway and public transportation
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$484,000
2205 W Shakespeare Ave APT 1W, Chicago, IL 60647
2beds
1,350sqft
Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$500,600 Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$3,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$500,600
$451,000 - $556,000
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Generous bedroomsLush common deckPrivate entranceIn-unit laundryWall of windowsRenovated kitchenBreakfast bar
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Listed by:
Brad Soltwisch 312-242-1000,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Debra Secher
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12510862
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X24
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 14311250481001
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sundeck
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Scavenger
- HOA fee: $269 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $442,480
- Annual tax amount: $7,240
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $484,000-1%$359/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12510862 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Contingent | $489,000$362/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12510862 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,000+25.4%$362/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12510862 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Sold | $390,000-2.5%$289/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2022 | Contingent | $399,900$296/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473696 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $399,900-5.9%$296/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473696 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11447065 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000+39.3%$315/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11447065 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2011 | Sold | $305,000-6.1%$226/sqft |
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| 5/27/2011 | Price change | $324,900-15.6%$241/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #07683913 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $384,900-0.7%$285/sqft |
Source: Jameson Real Estate LLC #07683913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2005 | Sold | $387,500$287/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $44,248 +29.4% |
| 2023 | $7,241 +14% | $34,196 |
| 2022 | $6,352 +2% | $34,196 |
| 2021 | $6,227 -41% | $34,196 -32.1% |
| 2020 | $10,561 -4.6% | $50,341 -8.3% |
| 2019 | $11,072 +2.1% | $54,908 |
| 2018 | $10,846 +21.5% | $54,908 +32.4% |
| 2017 | $8,927 +7.5% | $41,468 |
| 2016 | $8,306 -0.5% | $41,468 -9% |
| 2015 | $8,346 +53.9% | $45,545 +55.8% |
| 2014 | $5,423 +2% | $29,230 |
| 2013 | $5,316 +1.4% | $29,230 |
| 2012 | $5,245 +3.3% | $29,230 -12.4% |
| 2011 | $5,078 -1.1% | $33,357 |
| 2010 | $5,132 +4.2% | $33,357 |
| 2009 | $4,924 -7% | $33,357 -13.9% |
| 2008 | $5,294 +0.8% | $38,749 |
| 2007 | $5,254 -0.8% | $38,749 |
| 2006 | $5,298 | $38,749 |
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Neighborhood: Bucktown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pulaski International School of ChicagoGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 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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