LAST SOLD ON JUL 24, 2017 FOR $829,000

1938 W Dickens Ave,
CHICAGO, IL 60614

$979,640

Redfin Estimate

Beds

Baths

3,100

Sq Ft

About this home

This meticulously maintained brick Bucktown home offers maximum lifestyle versatility and is a must see for all looking in the area! Located on quiet treelined street with easy interstate access & walking distance to Damen Blue Line & 606 trail. Can be lived in as 3 BR/3 BA Single Family Home or as a duplex up (owners unit) and cash flow lower level--ALL above grade. No work is required to live in it either way. If you occupy entire home, you will benefit from dual-zone climate control. This also is a great condo alternative if you're tired of shared walls and associations. Other features: formal dining, large back deck, landscaped front patio & backyard, oversized 2 car garage. New PELLA windows, HVACs & ROOF. Owner just successfully appealed tax valuation with 39% reduction, current taxes shown do not reflect this decrease. Bonus: is an empty side lot that provides sunlight throughout the home.

Listed by William Fisher • Krain Real Estate

Bought with Sam Shaffer • Chicago Properties Firm

Redfin checked: just now (Oct 4, 2023 at 1:03pm)

•Source:MRED #09592778

Property Type

Detached Single Family, 3 Stories

Year Built

1892

Community

Logan Square

Lot Size

3,001 Sq. Ft.

Redfin Estimate

$979,640

Price/Sq.Ft.

$316

Buyer’s Agent Commission

2.46%

Redfin Estimate for 1938 W Dickens Ave

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$979,640

$151K since sold in July 2017

$13K since September

1 year
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $440K to $1,000K..

SOLD SEP 29, 2005
Unknown Last Sold Price
4 beds
4 baths
3,067 sq. ft.
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Source: Public Records
$24/sq ft
smaller lot
5 years older
2236 W Lyndale St, Chicago, IL 60647
1 / 25
SOLD JUN 20, 2023
$999,999 Sold Price
4 beds
3.5 baths
3,200 sq. ft.
2012 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
$4/sq ft
smaller lot
108 years newer
2012 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1 / 35
SOLD MAY 3, 2023
$900,000 Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
—sq. ft.
2134 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
smaller lot
4 years older
2134 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1 / 30
SOLD DEC 9, 2022
$960,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
3.5 baths
2,500 sq. ft.
1922 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
$68/sq ft
smaller lot
1922 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1 / 7
SOLD JUN 26, 2023
$440,000 Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
—sq. ft.
2131 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
smaller lot
2131 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
1 / 30
SOLD AUG 4, 2023
$725,500 Sold Price
3 beds
3 baths
—sq. ft.
2030 W Shakespeare Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
smaller lot
1 year older
2030 W Shakespeare Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Property details for 1938 W Dickens Ave

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: 27X18

On 2nd Level

Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information

Size: 17X11

On 2nd Level

Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information

Size: 15X18

On Lower Level

Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information

# of Baths (Full): 3

Master Bath

Living Room Information

Size: 15X19

On Main Level

Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information

Size: 31X17

On Lower Level

Carpet Flooring

Dining Room Information

Size: 16X11

On Main Level

Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information

Size: 19X8

Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Walk-in)

On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information

Deck

Slab Basement

Additional Room #1 Information

Deck

Size: 18X10

On Main Level

Equipment

Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator

Interior Features

Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling

Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, 2+ Separate Heating Systems, Zoned Heating

Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information

Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser

Built Before 1978

Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 100+ Years
Brick Exterior

Property Features

Balcony, Deck, Patio

Lot Information

Dimensions: 24 X 125

Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

# of Rooms: 7

Ownership: Fee Simple

Sq. Ft. Comments: 3100 is the correct square footage from Apprasier
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2688
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Rehab Year: 2006
Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 14312080410000

Financial

Financial Information

Tax: $11,618.14

Tax Year: 2015

Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information

Elementary School: PULASKI INTERNATIONAL

Elementary School District: 299

Junior High District: 299
High School District: 299

Location Information

Subdivision: Bucktown

Township: NORTH CHICAGO

Corporate Limits: CHICAGO
Directions: Damen to Dickens. East on Dickens to 1938

Other

Listing Information

Sale Price Includes Parking

Listing Agent Must Accompany

Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 4445

Property information provided by MRED when last listed in 2017. This data may not match . Learn more.

Sale and tax history for 1938 W Dickens Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Public facts and zoning for 1938 W Dickens Ave

Beds

Baths

3.5

Sq. Ft.

2,688

Stories

1.5

Lot Size

3,000 Sq. Ft.

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

Year Built

1892

Year Renovated

—

County

Cook County

APN

14312080410000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2023.

Zoning

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

Cost of home ownership

$4,222 per month

30-year fixed, 3.96% interest

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Mortgage payment$3,151

Property taxes$767

HOA dues

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Homeowners' insurance$304

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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

Pulaski International School of Chicago

Public, PreK-8 • Serves this home • 0.4mi

3/10

Cics Bucktown

Charter, K-8 • Nearby school • 0.3mi

7/10

Drummond Elementary School

Public, PreK-8 • Nearby school • 0.3mi

1/10

Wells Community Academy High School

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

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Around this home

Transportation near 1938 W Dickens Ave

87/100

Very walkable

Walk Score®

67/100

Good transit

Transit Score®

94/100

Biker's paradise

Bike Score®

Places

2 groceries, 26 restaurants, 3 parks

Transit

49, 50, 56, 72, 73, 74, 9, UP-N, UP-NW, X49, X9

Climate risks

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Risk Factor

Flood Factor - Major

73% 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

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

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Nearby homes similar to 1938 W Dickens Ave have recently sold between $440K to $2M at an average of $385 per square foot.

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Home values near 1938 W Dickens Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1956 W Dickens Avenue Unit 1, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$621,420
1947 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5251 Sq. Ft.	$924,608
1924 W Dickens Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4050 Sq. Ft.	$1,923,166
1950 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$680,441
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 2R, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 2F, Chicago, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$248,425
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 1C, Chicago, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 700 Sq. Ft.	$267,118

Address	Redfin Estimate
1939 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	—
1952 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1386 Sq. Ft.	$557,945
1948 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2574 Sq. Ft.	$789,899
1935 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$1,677,685
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 1R, Chicago, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 850 Sq. Ft.	$266,322
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 3C, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$301,973
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 3R, Chicago, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$469,443

Address	Redfin Estimate
1941 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,241,331
1940 W Dickens Avenue Unit 1ST, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3344 Sq. Ft.	$752,077
1942 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$885,916
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 1F, Chicago, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 700 Sq. Ft.	$245,038
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 3F, CHICAGO, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$467,617
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 2C, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$297,245
1920 W Dickens Avenue Unit 3P, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$395,249

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