$749,000
2040 W Shakespeare Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60647
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 25×75 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
MLS #:
MRD12384523
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Address:
2040 W Shakespeare Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
CHI – Logan Square
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Jun 4, 2025
State:
IL
Finished Sq Ft:
2,350
ZIP:
60647
Year Built:
1889
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood, Wood
Heating
Natural Gas, Electric
Laundry Features
In Unit
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cottage
Community Features
Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
HOA Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$9,250
Debra Dobbs is one of Chicago’s top realtors with more than 41 years in the real estate business.
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