RARE investment opportunity in the heart of Bronzeville - a beautifully restored 1903 historic mansion converted into four oversized luxury apartments on a rare double-wide lot. This architect-designed 2025 renovation blends timeless vintage character with modern functionality, preserving original stained and leaded glass, intricate woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, fireplaces, built-ins, and original doors throughout while adding all new plumbing, electrical with upgraded 400A service and separate meters, water heaters, kitchens, baths, insulation, and individual HVAC/mini-split systems. The property offers gracious outdoor living with a welcoming front porch, private rear decks, side yard, and common courtyard patio, plus a large brick coach house featuring parking for 3 cars on the lower level with incredible potential for additional living space, studio, office, or rental unit above. Each spacious full-floor unit features four exposures with abundant natural light, large bedrooms, in-unit washer/dryers, private storage, and custom-designed kitchens with soft-close cabinetry, solid surface countertops, induction cooking, upgraded appliances, backsplashes, and hoods. Bathrooms are fully updated with a mix of walk-in showers, marble slab flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and restored clawfoot tubs. Unit mix includes a 3 bed/1 bath garden unit with exposed brick and maple LVP flooring; Unit 1 is a stunning 2, 106 SF 3 bed/3 bath residence featuring walnut-paneled dining room, statement island kitchen, bay windows, wood beams, and two ensuite baths; Unit 2 is a 2, 100 SF 3 bed/2 bath home with stained glass, decorative fireplace, expansive solarium with terrazzo floors and lunette windows, and flexible office/family room space; Unit 3 is a 2, 044 SF penthouse offering 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, skylit stairwell entry, original hardwood floors, private ensuite bath potential, and flexible layout. Quietly situated on a short residential street among single-family homes, this one-of-a-kind turnkey property offers luxury finishes, strong rental appeal, and irreplaceable historic charm.

Property Details

PRICE
$1,350,000
BEDROOMS
13
BATHROOMS
8
SQFT
N/A
YEAR BUILT
1890
PARKING SPOTS
3
MLS #
12651023
FULL ADDRESS
4541 4541 Forrestville Avenue
NEIGHBORHOOD
Bronzeville
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60653

Listing Details

Listing Office
eXp Realty
Listing Agent
Michael Scanlon
Contact
888-574-9405
Last Data Update
2026-05-27T08:41:37Z

Interior

BATHROOMS
8 Full Bathrooms

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
High School

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