1542 N Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

$900,000 Asking Price

2 beds
4 baths
Built in 1885

Come see this elegant, sun-filled worker's cottage nestled comfortably on beautiful & quaint Maplewood Avenue. The handsome brick facade combined with the impressive interior, beautiful details throughout & story-book backyard make this a must-see! This rehabbed home boasts a functional layout on all three levels. The main level offers an ample family room & dining area that both blend seamlessly into a modern & open chef's kitchen with tall, newly refinished cabinets, an oversized island & top-of-the line stainless steel appliances. A comfy, versatile space flanks the kitchen, providing multiple options - breakfast nook, play area, reading room, office space, etc. There are two en suite upstairs bedrooms: a huge, luxurious primary suite that adjoins a spa-like bathroom with a dual vanity, huge shower stall & soaking tub while the 2nd upstairs bedroom is generously sized with ample sun flowing in from large, east-facing windows. The fully finished basement adds an additional level of living space with a living room/recreation room outfitted with a wet-bar & wine fridge - perfect for entertaining & relaxing. The lower level also includes a 3rd & 4th bedroom, another full bathroom, a large laundry room & additional storage. A roomy, refinished back deck & lush, freshly landscaped backyard create a beautiful city retreat. Other highlights include a brand new A/C unit, a two-car garage, hardwood floors on the main level & upper level, polished concrete on the lower level, oversized windows throughout, new lighting fixtures & a rustic, gas fireplace. Convenience abounds with this prime location - a short walk to North Ave., Maplewood Park, Humboldt Park, the 606, the Western Blue Line stop & Wicker Park's abundant boutiques, restaurants, bars, nightlife & art galleries.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Open Floorplan
Rooms:
Family Room, Deck, Foyer
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Dining:
Separate,Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry:
In Unit, Laundry Closet
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Style:
Bungalow, Cottage
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
16012040290000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5% LESS $495

This listing courtesy of:
Real Broker LLC, Brian O'Neill

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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