$89,900
$5K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $795/month

Total Views 14,784
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$90 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

Opportunity awaits at this classic cottage-style home located in Chicago's West Garfield Park community, offering tremendous potential for buyers seeking to bring new life to a property with character, space, and a promising location. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full unfinished basement, this residence presents a unique chance to reimagine and transform a home while taking advantage of its existing footprint and traditional layout. The cottage design offers timeless appeal and serves as a solid canvas for future improvements, allowing the next owner to create a space tailored to their vision and lifestyle. The full basement significantly expands the possibilities, providing additional square footage that can be utilized for storage, recreation, workspace, or future living space, subject to local requirements and approvals. Positioned on a residential block lined with a mix of long-term homeowners and improving properties, the home benefits from a location that continues to attract attention due to its accessibility and proximity to many of Chicago's key amenities. The generous lot provides outdoor space with opportunities for landscaping, gardening, entertaining, or creating an inviting backyard retreat. The property's layout and lot size offer flexibility that is becoming increasingly difficult to find within city limits, creating an excellent foundation for future improvements and long-term value. Beyond the property itself, the surrounding neighborhood offers convenient access to parks, community facilities, educational institutions, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Residents enjoy proximity to Garfield Park, one of Chicago's largest and most historic green spaces, featuring recreational amenities, athletic facilities, walking paths, and the world-renowned Garfield Park Conservatory. The neighborhood also benefits from convenient access to downtown Chicago, the Illinois Medical District, the United Center, and numerous employment centers throughout the city. Transportation is a major advantage of this location, with nearby CTA bus routes, Green Line access, and convenient connections to major roadways including I-290, allowing efficient travel throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The area continues to benefit from public and private investment, creating renewed interest and opportunities for growth throughout the surrounding community. This property represents a chance to unlock value and create something truly special. Whether your vision includes restoring its original charm, reimagining the interior layout, or creating a completely refreshed living environment, the possibilities are substantial. The combination of a classic cottage design, full unfinished basement, city lot, and convenient location creates an opportunity that is increasingly rare in today's market. With its strong potential, desirable accessibility, and proximity to parks, transportation, and city amenities, 4316 W Carroll Ave offers a compelling opportunity to establish a presence in a neighborhood with ongoing momentum and future promise.

Listing Agent

Fernando Godoy

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: (773) 613-9900 License #475155825 Listed on: 06/09/2026

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,625

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • 2,483 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.2 x 25
  • Fenced

Parking

  • Off Alley Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Tilton Elementary School
  • Hope College Prep High Middle School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,625

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

2,483 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • HabitableResidenceYN: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (773) 613-9900
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1963

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tilton Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hope College Prep High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.057
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.2 x 25
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3625
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 -- $7,400 $3,625 $3,775
2024 -- $7,400 $3,625 $3,775
2023 -- $5,000 $2,502 $2,498
2022 $0 $5,000 $2,502 $2,498
2021 $172 $4,999 $2,502 $2,497
2020 $172 $9,528 $2,937 $6,591
2019 $0 $10,587 $2,937 $7,650
2018 $0 $10,587 $2,937 $7,650
2017 $0 $9,906 $2,625 $7,281
2016 $0 $9,906 $2,625 $7,281
2015 $0 $9,906 $2,625 $7,281
2014 -- $9,474 $2,500 $6,974
2013 -- $9,474 $2,500 $6,974
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2026 07/08/26 Price Changed $89,900 -5.3% $90 / Sq Ft
06/09/2026 06/09/26 For Sale $94,900 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Premier Title
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12673239

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-10-400-031-0000

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