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Price cut: $5K (7/8)
$89,900

4316 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
2,482 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$-- HOA

What's special

Inviting backyard retreatFull unfinished basement
Opportunity awaits at this classic cottage-style home located in Chicago's West Garfield Park community, offering tremendous potential for buyers seeking to bring new life to a property with character, space, and a promising location. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full unfinished basement, this residence presents a unique chance to reimagine and transform a home while taking advantage of its existing footprint and traditional layout. The cottage design offers timeless appeal and serves as a solid canvas for future improvements, allowing the next owner to create a space tailored to their vision and lifestyle. The full basement significantly expands the possibilities, providing additional square footage that can be utilized for storage, recreation, workspace, or future living space, subject to local requirements and approvals. Positioned on a residential block lined with a mix of long-term homeowners and improving properties, the home benefits from a location that continues to attract attention due to its accessibility and proximity to many of Chicago's key amenities. The generous lot provides outdoor space with opportunities for landscaping, gardening, entertaining, or creating an inviting backyard retreat. The property's layout and lot size offer flexibility that is becoming increasingly difficult to find within city limits, creating an excellent foundation for future improvements and long-term value. Beyond the property itself, the surrounding neighborhood offers convenient access to parks, community facilities, educational institutions, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Residents enjoy proximity to Garfield Park, one of Chicago's largest and most historic green spaces, featuring recreational amenities, athletic facilities, walking paths, and the world-renowned Garfield Park Conservatory. The neighborhood also benefits from convenient access to downtown Chicago, the Illinois Medical District, the United Center, and numerous employment centers throughout the city. Transportation is a major advantage of this location, with nearby CTA bus routes, Green Line access, and convenient connections to major roadways including I-290, allowing efficient travel throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The area continues to benefit from public and private investment, creating renewed interest and opportunities for growth throughout the surrounding community. This property represents a chance to unlock value and create something truly special. Whether your vision includes restoring its original charm, reimagining the interior layout, or creating a completely refreshed living environment, the possibilities are substantial. The combination of a classic cottage design, full unfinished basement, city lot, and convenient location creates an opportunity that is increasingly rare in today's market. With its strong potential, desirable accessibility, and proximity to parks, transportation, and city amenities, 4316 W Carroll Ave offers a compelling opportunity to establish a presence in a neighborhood with ongoing momentum and future promise.
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Listed by:

Fernando Godoy, ABR,CSC,PSA,RENE,SFR,SRS (773)613-9900,

eXp Realty

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12673239MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: No additional rooms
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 128 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X8
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 56 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7X8
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X12
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X12
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,963
    • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Alley
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 2,482 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 100.2 x 25
    Details
    • Parcel number: 16104000310000
    • Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1888

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $90/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $74,000
    • Annual tax amount: $3,625
    • Date on market: 6/9/2026
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

      Foreclosure details

      Estimated market value

      Not available

      Estimated sales range

      Not available

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      Price history

      DateEventPrice
      7/8/2026Price change$89,900-5.3%$90/sqft
      Source: eXp Realty #12673239 Report a problem
      6/9/2026Listed for sale$94,900$95/sqft
      Source: eXp Realty #12673239 Report a problem

      Public tax history

      YearProperty taxesTax assessment
      2024-- $7,400 +48%
      2023-- $4,999
      2022-- $4,999
      2021-- $4,999 -47.5%
      2020-- $9,528 -10%
      2019-- $10,587
      2018-- $10,587 +6.9%
      2017-- $9,906
      2016-- $9,906
      2015-- $9,906 +4.6%
      2014-- $9,474
      2013-- $9,474
      2012-- $9,474 -16.1%
      2011-- $11,295
      2010-- $11,295
      2009-- $11,295 -9.6%
      2008$636 +3807.6%$12,492
      2007$16 -5.8%$12,492
      2006$17 -65%$12,492 +83.4%
      2005$49 -4.8%$6,812
      2004$52 -71%$6,812
      2003$179 +34.5%$6,812 +78.3%
      2002$133 -57.3%$3,821
      2001$311 +128.4%$3,821
      2000$136 -3.8%$3,821 +55.3%
      1999$142 $2,461
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      Monthly payment

      Estimated monthly payment$1,822
      All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
      HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
      Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

      Getting around

      59 / 100
      Somewhat Walkable
      66 / 100
      Good Transit
      72 / 100
      Very Bikeable

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • Elementary: Tilton Elementary School
      • Middle: Hope College Prep High School
      • 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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