Fabulous Bucktown cottage!! This brick charmer in the heart of Bucktown, Chicago has been featured in international magazines and was updated by owner within the last 10 years .Updates feature new thermopane windows throughout the first floor 2024 and newer appliances, tuckpointing and underground plumbing to the street (within 10 years). hot water heater 5 yrs, High ceilings and original and newer dark wood floors on main level, open floor plan as well as a a nice size living room and a spacious open island kitchen that goes to a nice sized deck and yard. There is a bedroom with a large closet and full bath on the main floor, a big pantry and interior stairs to basement with tons of storage. Upstairs is the main bedroom, gorgeous full bath with skylights and modern shower and fixtures. There is also an open "suite style) living area also with sky lights that has a charming wood / gas fireplace. basement, with laundry is TALL 6.7ft. and not below grade as the sidewalks were raised, it has a vintage sink from when it may have been a unit. It has 2 exits! Perfect for more beds, baths etc. Circuit breakers, radiator heat. Back deck has been replaced within the past 10 years. Lot size is 25x75 Please note, this is landlocked, parking is easy street parking. Other homes on block have done dormers and full basement renovations and additions. PLEASE NOTE!!Currently rented at $4050. month until May 2026. Tenants rights.

Property Details

PRICE
$749,000
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
2
SQFT
2350
YEAR BUILT
1889
PARKING SPOTS
N/A
MLS #
12384523
FULL ADDRESS
2040 2040 Shakespeare Avenue
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60647

Listing Details

Listing Office
Dumas & Associates, Inc.
Listing Agent
Nikki Dumas-Acerra
Contact
773-592-3015
Last Data Update
2025-09-10T22:38:36Z

Interior

APPLIANCES
Dishwasher
BATHROOMS
2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
High School

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