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812 S Bell Avenue

Chicago, IL 60612

$725,000 $3,056/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,494

Sqft

0.07

Acre(Lot)

Description

This one is truly special! One of a kind 5 bedroom home tucked away on a private dead-end street, full of character, charm, and history dating back to 1895. From the movie worthy staircase and tall ceilings to the warm, timeless details throughout, this home has the "wow factor". The library has beautiful floor to ceiling wood built in shelving and a ladder to reach the highest/farthest shelves easily. All 5 bedrooms are on the second level. Huge primary suite with additional sitting room attached. Enjoy views of the Willis Tower (Sears Tower) right outside your bedroom window. Incredible outdoor living space with a front porch, back deck, huge deck above the two-car garage, stone flower beds, and grassy yard space in the front and back fully fenced. Full unfinished walked out basement gr eat for storage. Ideal location-a block to Taylor St., close to downtown, restaurants, shops, parks, the Medical District, Fulton Market and exciting new approved projects, including 1901. Well loved by every owner, with SO many updates throughout. Newer: siding, added dual zoned AC, added fireplace, all new/newer stainless steel kitchen appliances, newer dual zoned furnaces, hot water heater, some windows, professional landscaping--the list goes on, see dropdown for the full list.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $725,000

AD Id : 79181276

MLS Id : MRD12656753

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.07 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,494

Year Built : 1895

Garage : 2

County : Cook

Subdivision: Tri Taylor

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Office, Bedroom 5

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 10

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Workshop Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1895
Exterior Features

Roof Deck Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 126x25 Lot Description: Landscaped Lot Acres: 0.07 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Queen Anne, Victorian Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$725000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $8190 Tax Year: 2023 Parcel Number: 17183160390000

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

Subdivision: Tri-Taylor City: Chicago Direction: East of Western to Polk South on Bell

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MLS: MRED #12656753 LISTED BY: Bridget Duniec, @properties Christie's International Real Estate 630-377-1700 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)