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4541 S Forrestville Avenue

Chicago, IL 60653
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Bed 13

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Bath 8

Bath

RARE investment opportunity in the heart of Bronzeville - a beautifully restored 1903 historic mansion converted into four oversized luxury apartments on a rare double-wide lot. This architect-designed 2025 renovation blends timeless vintage character with modern functionality, preserving original stained and leaded glass, intricate woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, fireplaces, built-ins, and original doors throughout while adding all new plumbing, electrical with upgraded 400A service and separate meters, water heaters, kitchens, baths, insulation, and individual HVAC/mini-split systems. The property offers gracious outdoor living with a welcoming front porch, private rear decks, side yard, and common courtyard patio, plus a large brick coach house featuring parking for 3 cars on t he lower level with incredible potential for additional living space, studio, office, or rental unit above. Each spacious full-floor unit features four exposures with abundant natural light, large bedrooms, in-unit washer/dryers, private storage, and custom-designed kitchens with soft-close cabinetry, solid surface countertops, induction cooking, upgraded appliances, backsplashes, and hoods. Bathrooms are fully updated with a mix of walk-in showers, marble slab flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and restored clawfoot tubs. Unit mix includes a 3 bed/1 bath garden unit with exposed brick and maple LVP flooring; Unit 1 is a stunning 2,106 SF 3 bed/3 bath residence featuring walnut-paneled dining room, statement island kitchen, bay windows, wood beams, and two ensuite baths; Unit 2 is a 2,100 SF 3 bed/2 bath home with stained glass, decorative fireplace, expansive solarium with terrazzo floors and lunette windows, and flexible office/family room space; Unit 3 is a 2,044 SF penthouse offering 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, skylit stairwell entry, original hardwood floors, private ensuite bath potential, and flexible layout. Quietly situated on a short residential street among single-family homes, this one-of-a-kind turnkey property offers luxury finishes, strong rental appeal, and irreplaceable historic charm.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $1,350,000

AD Id : 78872347

MLS Id : MRD12651023

Beds : 13

Year Built : 1890

Garage : 3

County : Cook

Subdivision: Bronzeville

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 13 Room Types: Foyer

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 8

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 26
  • Flooring Information

    Construction Materials: Brick
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1890

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 6002 Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Income Style: Queen Anne Sub Type: Two to Four Units

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$1350000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $20366 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 20034170170000

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 3 Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 3

  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Bronzeville City: Chicago Direction: Take 45th Street East or West to Forrestvile and then South to Property. The property is located 2 Blocks East of King Drive
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MLS: MRED #12651023 LISTED BY: Michael Scanlon, eXp Realty 888-574-9405 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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