: Historic Opportunity: Offered for the first time, featuring a historic 1894 church and an adjacent single-family home.The main Sanctuary is 6,000 sq. ft. of space with dramatic ceilings, custom wood trusses, beautiful stonework, and striking stained-glass windows.Finished Lower Level is an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. basement with 10' ceilings, a full kitchen, and gathering/meeting rooms. The church is being offered for $899,000 and sits on a 50 x 201' lot. Parsonage/Rectory: A 4 BR, 1 BA single-family home with a dining room, full basement, and detached garage . Situated on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot with a private, lush rear garden. Home is MLS # 12717235, listed for $465,000. Both structures feature a newer roof.Zoning & Potential: RS-2 zoning offers continue utilizing it as a church, or reframe it as a community art center, performance venue, or live-work artist studio. The city has indicated they would not favor a change from the current zoning to any kind of multi-family housing. It could make a cool single family home. There is not a full bath in the church, just 3 half baths.
New
$899,000
6248 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
2beds
6,000sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$6,705/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
10,050 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dramatic ceilingsDetached garagePrivate lush rear gardenFull kitchenBeautiful stoneworkCustom wood trussesDining room
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Listed by:
Daniel Cartalucca 847-436-1764,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12721568
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 650 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X25
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X24
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X24
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Main
- Area: 1440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X48
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge
Features
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,000
- Total interior livable area: 6,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 3,000
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,050 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 201
Details
- Parcel number: 13061070060000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Overhead Sewers
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$150/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Old Norwood Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Norwood Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Norwood Park Elementary School
- Middle: Norwood Park Elementary School
- High: William Howard Taft 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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