4541 S Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

• 13 beds |
• 8 baths

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 5, 2026 at 4:18AM

Listing Office:

eXp Realty : 773-630-9205

Listing Agent:

Michael Scanlon : 773-630-9205

MLS ID:

12694066

Interior

• Rooms: Foyer
• Basement: FinishedExterior EntryFullWalk-Out Access
• Heating: Natural GasElectricForced AirHeat Pump

Exterior

• Style: Queen Anne
• Parking: GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedParking spaces: 3

Construction

• General: Queen AnneBlockBrick/MortarConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: GatedSidewalksStreet Lights
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 20034170170000
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple