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1240 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
LAST SOLD ON JUN 14, 2021 FOR $967,450

1240 W Nelson St,
Chicago, IL 60657

$1,173,684
Redfin Estimate
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,600
Sq Ft
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Listed by Ellen Miller • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Alexandru Susma • Main Street Real Estate Group
Redfin checked: just now (Oct 1, 2023 at 12:07pm)
•Source:MRED #11053321
Home facts
Property Type
Detached Single Family, 2 Stories
Year Built
1890
Style
Cottage
Community
Lake View
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Redfin Estimate
$1,173,684
Price/Sq.Ft.
$451
Buyer’s Agent Commission
2.5%

Redfin Estimate for 1240 W Nelson St

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$1,173,684
$206K since sold in June 2021
$13K since September
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Home sale earnings

Est. $381K when you sell with Redfin

Rental earnings

Est. $4,067 per month, based on comparable rentals

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Property details for 1240 W Nelson St

Parking
    Parking Information
  • # of Cars: 2
  • # of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking
  • Detached Garage
  • Garage On-Site
  • Owned Garage
Interior
    Bedroom Information
  • # of Bedrooms: 3
  • # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
    Master Bedroom Information
  • Size: 18X20
  • On 2nd Level
  • Carpet Flooring
    Bedroom #2 Information
  • Size: 18X14
  • On 2nd Level
  • Carpet Flooring
    Bedroom #3 Information
  • Size: 12X23
  • On Lower Level
  • Other Flooring
    Bathroom Information
  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • Whirlpool
  • Bathroom(s) in Basement
    Living Room Information
  • Size: 18X23
  • On Main Level
  • Hardwood Flooring
    Family Room Information
  • Size: 11X13
  • On Main Level
  • Hardwood Flooring
    Dining Room Information
  • Size: 11X9
  • On Main Level
  • Hardwood Flooring
    Kitchen Information
  • Size: 8X15
  • On Main Level
  • Hardwood Flooring
    Laundry Room Information
  • Size: 6X16
  • On Lower Level
  • Other Flooring
    Additional Rooms Information
  • Full Basement, English
  • Partially Finished Basement
    Additional Room #1 Information
  • Bar
  • Size: 6X6
  • On Lower Level
    Fireplace Information
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • In Master Bedroom
  • Gas Logs
    Interior Features
  • Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, In-Law Arrangement, Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating & Cooling
  • Gas Heating
  • Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
    Building Information
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Built Before 1978
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Wood Siding
    Lot Information
  • Dimensions: 25 X 125
  • Less Than .25 Acre
    Property Information
  • # of Rooms: 7
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1620
  • Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
  • Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14291110240000
Financial
    Financial Information
  • Tax: $15,763.29
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Special Service Area: N
  • Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
    Utility Information
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer (Public)
Location
    School Information
  • Elementary School: Agassiz Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Junior High District: 299
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • High School District: 299
    Location Information
  • Township: Lake View
  • Corporate Limits: Chicago
  • Directions: Southport to Nelson, east to property.
Other
    Listing Information
  • Sale Price Includes Parking
  • Possession: Closing
  • Holds Earnest Money: Yes
  • Seller Concessions: No
Property information provided by MRED when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.

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Public facts and zoning for 1240 W Nelson St

Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Stories
1.5
Lot Size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1886
Year Renovated
—
County
Cook County
APN
14291110240000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2023.

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Zoning

RS-3 | Permitted: Single-Family, Two-Family, Short-Term Rentals, Commercial

Cost of home ownership

$5,522 per month

30-year fixed, 3.5% interest
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Mortgage payment$4,127
Property taxes$1,040
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Homeowners' insurance$355
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Schools

This home is within the City of Chicago School District 299.
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GreatSchools Summary Rating
6/10

Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Public, PreK-8 • Serves this home • 0.3mi

9/10

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public, K-8 • Nearby school • 0.4mi

8/10

Burley Elementary School

Public, PreK-8 • Nearby school • 0.5mi

7/10

Lincoln Park High School

Public, 9-12 • Serves this home • 1.5mi

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Transportation near 1240 W Nelson St

83/100
Very walkable

Walk Score®

75/100
Excellent transit

Transit Score®

89/100
Very bikeable

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Places

1 grocery, 25 restaurants, 2 parks

Transit

151, 152, 156, 22, 74, 76, 77, 8, 9, X9

Climate risks

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Risk Factor

Flood Factor - Moderate

22% chance of flooding in next 30 years

Fire Factor - Minimal

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

Wind Factor - Minor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

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