MOVE-IN READY FOR OWNERS OR INVESTORS. Wonderful and move-in ready rehabbed 4 Br/3.5 Bth rowhome in fabulous location of Little Italy/University Village, and just a block from all that Taylor St. has to offer. This house is a fee simple townhome - so no HOA's! All mechanicals are updated. You'll love the open concept and bright main living floor that flows perfectly out onto your private deck and overlooking your spacious patio & garage.The backyard/patio is drenched in all day sun, so feel free to create an urban garden of your dreams, or a secluded urban oasis. Either way creates freedom. Lots of space here, as this lovely home boasts a fabulous lower level with new family room, bedroom, full bath overlooking your blooming front & rear patio/gardens. Lots of possibilities with this lower level, either use as a WFH space or make it an in-law/guest suite level - with it's own front and back entrances already in place. Upstairs is a lovely, sunlit primary en suite, plus two more bedrooms & a separate full bath upstairs. Great for live-in owner, investors or create an in-law suite on lower level with separate entrances. This will go quickly, as it's priced to sell - a terrific deal at this price!
TownhomeProperty Type
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kathleen Coyle• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Randy Nasatir• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Lovely rehabbed row home in the heart of Little Italy with three levels of living. Originally a 3-unit building, converted to a SFH home. Major rehab in 2011 with all new baths and kitchen. Main level features open floor plan with large kitchen, reach-in pantries, half bath, easy access to back deck, back patio. Great living and dining space with tall west-facing windows for plentiful light. Upper level features three bedrooms including master suite with large windows and private attached bath. Two additional bedrooms and hall bath are upstairs. Hardwood floors t/o main and upper levels. Lower level features large family room, full bath, 4th bedroom, washer/dryer and utilities, plus easy access out front or out back. Detached 2 car garage with storage inside. Tear off roof (2013), new windows (2014). Absolutely amazing location with a short walk to tons of restaurants on Taylor St. , parks galore nearby, library, great public transportation + much more.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07994481
Mar 28, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$439,000
$176/sq ft
Feb 14, 2012
Contingent
—
Feb 13, 2012
Listed (New)
$439,000
$176/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07492783
Jan 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2010
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07382296
Apr 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2009
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,848 (+2.6%)
$8,437 + $33,353
$41,790
2022
$8,625 (+11.2%)
$8,437 + $33,353
$41,790
2021
$7,759 (+8.4%)
$8,437 + $33,353
$41,790
2020
$7,158 (−1.5%)
$6,375 + $28,754
$35,129
2019
$7,265 (−3.4%)
$6,375 + $33,096
$39,471
2018
$7,522 (−3.6%)
$6,375 + $35,015
$41,390
2017
$7,805 (+5.3%)
$5,625 + $33,885
$39,510
2016
$7,413 (+9.7%)
$5,625 + $33,885
$39,510
2015
$6,759 (+6.4%)
$5,625 + $33,885
$39,510
2014
$6,350 (−5.1%)
$4,687 + $32,110
$36,797
2013
$6,692 (+8.7%)
$4,687 + $32,110
$36,797
2012
$6,155
$4,687 + $32,110
$36,797
2009
$6,375 + $45,005
$51,380
2008
$8,849 + $31,033
$39,882
2007
$23
$8,849 + $31,033
$39,882
Tax history for 1007 S Racine Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,848 (+2.6%)
$8,437 + $33,353
$41,790
2022
$8,625 (+11.2%)
$8,437 + $33,353
$41,790
2021
$7,759 (+8.4%)
$8,437 + $33,353
$41,790
2020
$7,158 (−1.5%)
$6,375 + $28,754
$35,129
2019
$7,265 (−3.4%)
$6,375 + $33,096
$39,471
2018
$7,522 (−3.6%)
$6,375 + $35,015
$41,390
2017
$7,805 (+5.3%)
$5,625 + $33,885
$39,510
2016
$7,413 (+9.7%)
$5,625 + $33,885
$39,510
2015
$6,759 (+6.4%)
$5,625 + $33,885
$39,510
2014
$6,350 (−5.1%)
$4,687 + $32,110
$36,797
2013
$6,692 (+8.7%)
$4,687 + $32,110
$36,797
2012
$6,155
$4,687 + $32,110
$36,797
2009
$6,375 + $45,005
$51,380
2008
$8,849 + $31,033
$39,882
2007
$23
$8,849 + $31,033
$39,882
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,875 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,514
Year built
1844
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
17174260030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
B3-2
Community Shopping District
The primary purpose of the B3, Community Shopping district is to accommodate a very broad range of retail and service uses, often in the physical form of shopping centers or larger buildings than found in the B1 and B2 districts. In addition to accommodating development with a different physical form than found in B1 and B2 districts, the B3 district is also intended to accommodate some types of uses that are not allowed in B1 and B2 districts. The B3 district is intended to be applied to large sites that have primary access to major streets. It may also be used along streets to accommodate retail and service use types that are not allowed in B1 and B2 districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Senior
Warehouse
Mixed use building
Office
Medical office
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1.5
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking: Garage
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Community Information
Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Max Pet Weight: 999
Exterior
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 1
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Stone
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Attached Single
Property Type: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories, Townhouse-TriLevel, Vintage, Other
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2015
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 17174260030000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 1800
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,265.36
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 299
Middle Or Junior School District: 299
High School District: 299
Location Information
Unit Floor Level: 0
Township: Lake
Corporate Limits: Chicago
Directions: From Taylor St, go south on Racine to home.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,514
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,875 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1844
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 17174260030000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Smyth J Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Wells Community Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
1/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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