2040 West Shakespeare, Chicago IL 60647
Property Description
Fabulous Bucktown cottage!! This brick charmer in the heart of Bucktown, Chicago has been featured in international magazines and was renovated/updated by owner within the last 10 years and has new thermopane windows throughout the first floor 2024 and newer appliances, tuckpointing and underground plumbing to the street. hot water heater 5 yrs, High ceilings and original and newer dark wood floors on main level, open floor plan as well as a a nice size living room and a spacious open island kitchen that goes to a nice sized deck and yard. There is a bedroom with a large closet and full bath on the main floor, a big pantry and interior stairs to basement with tons of storage. Upstairs is the master bedroom, gorgeous full bath with skylights and modern shower and fixtures. There is also an open living area also with sky lights that has a charming wood / gas fireplace. basement , with laundry is TALL and not really much below grade as the sidewalks are raised, it has a vintage sink from when it may have been a unit. It has 2 exits! Perfect for more beds, baths etc. Circuit breakers, radiant heat and much reno done. Back deck has been replaced within the past 10 years. Lot size is 25x75 and this is landlocked. Other homes on block have done dormers and full basement renovations upward additions. PLEASE NOTE!!Currently rented at 3950. month until May 2026. GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON TO BUY, PLAN TO ADD DORMER OR FINISH BASEMENT AND GET PLANS WHILE TENANT IS PAYING RENT.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $765,000
- Property Taxes $8,994
- Square Feet 2350
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $325.53
- Year Built 1889
- Parking Type None
- Status Price Change
Rooms
- Total Rooms 6
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 19X13
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 8X12
- Floor Level Main Level
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Living Room
- Room Size 19X12
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 16X10
- Floor Level Main Level
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Kitchen
- Room Size 16X10
- Floor Level Main Level
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Basement
- Basement Description Partially Finished,Exterior Access,Storage Space,Daylight
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Bonus
- Additional Room Size 19X13
- Additional Room Level Main Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Deck
- Additional Room Size 5X10
- Additional Room Level Main Level
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Electric
- Air Conditioning None
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 1
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
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Parking
- Parking None
- # of Cars 0
Location
- County Cook
- Township North Chicago
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property West Of Damen On Shakespeare
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
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Property Taxes
- Tax 8994
- Tax Year 2023
- Parcel Identification Number 14311230310000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 25X75
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Nikki Dumas-Acerra for Dumas & Associates, Inc. | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/14/2025 10:02 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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