1242 W Dickens Ave Chicago, IL 60614
West DePaul NeighborhoodEstimated payment $14,771/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Mud Room
- Den
- Mayer Elementary School Rated A-
- Terrace
- 5-minute walk to Clover Park
About This Home
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, this Warren Baker built home features an all brick exterior with center entrance that opens to an expansive floor plan which spreads over four levels of living space! AS you walk into the foyer you are greeted by a grand curving staircase, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the main level adding character and charm to a newer built home! The main level offers a living room with a stone fireplace ideal for those cold winter nights, formal dining room overlooking the garden terrace backyard which flows effortlessly into the gourmet chefs dream kitchen! The kitchen features a center island across from a Stainless Steel 6 burner range, two sub zero fridge, warming drawer and a built in pantry wall off of the mud room! The top level of the home is the primary suite, large bedroom, spa like bathroom with soaking tub and double vanity along with a sitting room leading out to one of the three private terraces! There are three additional bedrooms on the second level of the home with en suite bathrooms and custom closet organizers! The basement has very high ceilings, currently unfinished but has value add potential to finish and add an additional family room, theater along with a fifth bedroom, there is also rough in for plumbing for an additional bathroom in the basement! The home is phenomenal, offers a value add component which is not often seen in Lincoln Park! Get inside today to appreciate all this home has to offer!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $45,085
Year Built
- Built in 2005
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 44 x 66
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 5,113 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Den
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Terrace
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,085 | $220,001 | $43,292 | $176,709 |
| 2023 | $43,929 | $217,001 | $34,913 | $182,088 |
| 2022 | $43,929 | $217,001 | $34,913 | $182,088 |
| 2021 | $42,967 | $216,999 | $34,912 | $182,087 |
| 2020 | $37,915 | $173,303 | $30,723 | $142,580 |
| 2019 | $37,157 | $188,373 | $30,723 | $157,650 |
| 2018 | $40,162 | $206,750 | $30,723 | $176,027 |
| 2017 | $29,248 | $139,240 | $25,137 | $114,103 |
| 2016 | $27,388 | $139,240 | $25,137 | $114,103 |
| 2015 | $33,005 | $182,736 | $25,137 | $157,599 |
| 2014 | $28,020 | $153,589 | $19,551 | $134,038 |
| 2013 | $27,456 | $153,589 | $19,551 | $134,038 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/20/2025 11/20/25 | Price Changed | $2,100,000 | -6.7% | $411 / Sq Ft |
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | Price Changed | $2,250,000 | -0.9% | $440 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | For Sale | $2,270,000 | 0.0% | $444 / Sq Ft |
| 02/08/2019 02/08/19 | Rented | $12,500 | +13.6% | -- |
| 01/21/2019 01/21/19 | For Rent | $11,000 | +8.9% | -- |
| 05/08/2018 05/08/18 | Rented | $10,100 | -8.2% | -- |
| 03/21/2018 03/21/18 | For Rent | $11,000 | +4.8% | -- |
| 04/23/2017 04/23/17 | Rented | $10,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/17/2017 04/17/17 | For Rent | $10,500 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,500,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,495,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12435745
APN: 14-32-126-051-0000
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