Join the privileged people who call Chicago's Safest Million-Dollar Neighborhood, The Smith Park Community, their home. Location Location Location! AirBNB/STR Certified through the City of Chicago. Great Long-term Yoga Instructor Tenant in Unit 1 - Her lease is up in January, but she hopes to stay! 30 ft Ceilings with 6 stained-glass-style UV-treated skylights 2 New Pickleball courts across the street!!! (2024) 2 New Tennis Courts at Smith Park (2024) 13 minutes from Downtown. 8 minutes from the United Center. New Furnace installed - Unit 1. (2023) Ne A/C w/ Smart Thermostat - Unit 1. (2023) New plumbing and water shut-off valves. (2024) Brand New Street! (2024) Rubber Roof has another 10+ years of life left. Separate Washer/Dryer set for both units. High-end surfaces and soft-close cabinetry. All Dimmable LED lighting. Great for Rent Hack, Investment, or family with mother-in-law apt downstairs. Steps from Restaurants, Shopping, and Bars. Coffee Houses, and Entertainment. (Kai Zan, Dark Matter, CVS, etc) Approved through the city for AIRBNB. Location. Location. Location... Location! This hidden 2-unit gem in the vibrant (but quiet) heart of Chicago's highly sought-after Smith Park Million-Dollar Neighborhood in West Town adjacent to Smith Park and the tennis courts. With plenty of parking. This residence captures the essence of urban luxury, offering a harmonious blend of modern amenities and historic Chicago charm from 1885!! 13 minutes from downtown and steps from the Metra! Open concept living space bathed in natural light from 6 huge skylights. Hardwood floors and ceilings for days create an impressive, airy, and spacious atmosphere. Complete with dimmable LED lighting throughout, sleek granite countertops, soft-close cabinets, touch-free faucet, automatic soap dispensers, high-end stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious extension perfect for casual dining, cooking and breakfast nooking. The kitchen leads down to the unique 240-bottle custom wine landing. The 2-unit home boasts 4 bedrooms (3 total in the Penthouse Suite - 1 on the main level and 2 on the third floor). The owners' suite offers a walk-in closet, a second ("his") closet, and an en-suite bathroom + soaking tub, TV, and separate glass-enclosed shower, all under UV-filtered skylights. Brand new Furnace and Central A/C unit was installed in Unit 1 last year. The home also features a rubber roof installed in 2004, and the 2nd floor has its own AC and furnace, updated in 2016. 2 decks and a patio perfect for alfresco dining or a weekend BBQ (Brand new Stainless steel CharBroil Grill included). Just adjacent to Smith Park! (Pool, Tennis Courts, Dog-Friendly Playground, Playing Fields, Walking Track, even Chess Tables!) 708 N Rockwell St puts you within arm's reach of the city's best Michelin Star dining and lovely boutiques, bars, and gyms, and even nail salons, dry cleaning, and daycare: KAI ZAN, Shokolad, Tabbs, The Beetle, Rite Aid, Dark Matter Coffee, Komoda, Squasht Boutique, Cleo's, and more around the corner! For commuting, the home offers easy access to public transportation and major highways, making it incredibly easy to navigate the Windy City. New Furnace and Central Air/AC - 2022 Ground Floor (~1, 000 Sq ft) *1 BR 1 Bath Penthouse (~2, 000 Sq ft) *3 BR 1.5 Bath 1/2 Bath is ready for an EASY conversion BACK to a FULL bathroom. Easy conversion option back to a single-family Unit Great AirBnB Investment opportunity!!! Reserved Permitted Street Parking on the block, in front of the house for up to 5 vehicles (only $10/mo each!) FREE Parking across the street at Smith Park

Property Details

PRICE
$799,000
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
SQFT
N/A
YEAR BUILT
1900
PARKING SPOTS
N/A
MLS #
12133645
FULL ADDRESS
708 708 Rockwell Street
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60612

Listing Details

Listing Office
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Listing Agent
Marti LaHood
Contact
708-798-1111
Last Data Update
2024-12-17T15:20:48Z

Interior

BATHROOMS
3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
Chopin Elementary School
High School
Clemente Community Academy Senio

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