STUNNING! Classic brick charm meets fresh, modern style in this completely rehabbed two-unit building! Bright, inviting interiors showcase gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and beautifully renovated kitchens with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stylish backsplashes. Updated bathrooms add a polished, contemporary touch. The first-floor unit is duplexed with the finished basement, featuring two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and extra living space. The second-floor unit offers its own inviting living spaces with beautifully refreshed finishes. The building features a new tear-off roof and new concrete surrounding the property, while the garage has a new roof and siding. An excellent opportunity to live in one unit and rent the other or expand your investment portfolio. Move-in ready and a pleasure to show-schedule your showing today!
South Austin, located between Garfield Park and Oak Park, is a residential and commercial Chicago neighborhood with a boulevard-lined streetscape and a legacy of early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Madison Street corridor near Austin Boulevard, where corner taverns, longtime eateries, and storefront services keep the sidewalks active. Landmark brick two-flats and classic Chicago bungalows define many blocks, with larger courtyard buildings appearing closer to main arterials. Columbus Park’s prairie-style landscape and lagoons set a calm counterpoint to the busier retail strips. Cultural pillars such as the Austin Town Hall Park fieldhouse and the historic Laramie State Bank building anchor local identity. CTA Green Line stations at Austin and Central connect the area to the wider city.
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Property details
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Interior features
Finished full basement
11 rooms
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms total
Two 2-bedroom units, one on the first floor and one on the second floor
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms total
Each unit has 1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in each unit
Flooring
Hardwood floors in each unit
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning in each unit
Home design
Two-unit property
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Brick construction
100+ years old
Rehabilitated in 2026
Utilities
Lake Michigan water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
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Last updated by owner on May 29, 2023.
RS-3
Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District
The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS3 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational / school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Apr 17, 2024 • Final
Residential
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Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
1% 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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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60651
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58/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4851 W Rice St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $270,000 and $440,000.
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