1252 W Carmen Ave Chicago, IL 60640
Little Vietnam NeighborhoodEstimated payment $11,475/month
Total Views
989
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,000
Sq Ft
$431
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- 5-minute walk to Argyle Station
- Porch
- Deck
- Formal Dining Room
- 1-minute walk to Carmen Park
About This Home
Welcome to 1252 W Carmen Avenue, a beautifully renovated Greystone situated on an oversized lot on a quiet, tree-lined street in Andersonville, offering convenient access to the shops, dining, and cultural destinations of Andersonville and Broadway. Sitting on a rare 40' x 150' lot with no alley behind it, the spacious backyard is truly a peaceful oasis in the city providing a unique, private setting in Andersonville. This tranquil reprise is ideal for slow mornings enjoying a cup of coffee, cultivating your favorite vegetables in your raised-bed garden, or fun evenings spent with family and friends. Originally renovated in 2018, this spacious home delivers a perfect blend of architectural charm, modern updates, and flexible living space across three thoughtfully designed levels. A professionally landscaped front yard welcomes you into a gracious foyer and a flowing main level featuring a formal living room with a gas fireplace, an expansive dining area, and a high-end kitchen with commercial-grade stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large island. Just off the kitchen, an oversized family room opens onto a large back deck overlooking a serene, landscaped yard with perennial praire flowers and raised vegetable garden boxes. A powder room and laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs, the second level offers four generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The south-facing primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms feature ample natural light and storage, with a second laundry hookup in the hallway. The lower level, completed in 2022, has been fully finished to include a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a private entrance. The lower level boasts outstanding natural light and is complete with a full, spacious kitchen, heated bathroom floor, and dedicated laundry. Enjoy the serene private outdoor space that overlooks the perennial garden. This flexible space is ideal for a variety of living arrangements, offering options for guest accommodations, multi-generational living, additional household support, or as additional income. Be a part of the thriving Winona Foster Carmen Winnemac (WFCW) Block Club community when you call 1252 W Carmen Ave home.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475201297 Listed on: 07/29/2025
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, August 03, 202511:00 am to 1:00 pm8/3/2025 11:00:00 AM +00:008/3/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,381
Year Built
- Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2018
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 40x150
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Rubber Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,000 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room Downstairs
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,808 | $12,605 | $12,244 | $361 |
| 2019 | $2,532 | $12,605 | $12,244 | $361 |
| 2018 | $2,490 | $12,605 | $12,244 | $361 |
| 2017 | $2,384 | $11,075 | $10,714 | $361 |
| 2016 | $2,218 | $11,075 | $10,714 | $361 |
| 2015 | $2,029 | $11,075 | $10,714 | $361 |
| 2014 | $1,771 | $9,544 | $9,183 | $361 |
| 2013 | $1,736 | $9,544 | $9,183 | $361 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 07/29/25 | For Sale | $1,725,000 | 0.0% | $431 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2024 06/23/24 | Rented | $6,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/19/2024 06/19/24 | Off Market | $6,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | For Rent | $6,000 | +7.1% | -- |
| 06/21/2022 06/21/22 | Rented | $5,600 | +5.7% | -- |
| 06/09/2022 06/09/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2022 05/26/22 | For Rent | $5,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/20/2018 07/20/18 | Sold | $1,000,000 | -9.1% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2018 03/28/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/02/2018 03/02/18 | For Sale | $1,099,900 | +86.4% | $275 / Sq Ft |
| 06/25/2014 06/25/14 | Sold | $590,000 | -1.5% | -- |
| 05/04/2014 05/04/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2014 04/30/14 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $1,000,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $316,500 | Multiple | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Multiple | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $325,000 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $790,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $750,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $85,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $260,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $322,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12431404
APN: 14-08-305-063-0000
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