Classic Chicago 1890 Frame Worker's Cottage 2-Flat in Northeast Humboldt Park - First Time on the Market in 37 Years. A rare opportunity for rehabbers and restoration-minded investors to bring new life to a classic Chicago property in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Owned by the same family for 37 years, this vintage 2-flat offers tremendous upside for those looking to undertake a substantial renovation and create significant value. Situated on a 25' x 125' RS-3 zoned lot, the property retains the charm and character of Chicago's historic worker's cottages and presents a blank canvas for a complete gut rehab, reconfiguration, owner-occupant conversion, or long-term investment project. The structure requires extensive renovation and is being offered to buyers with the vision and expertise to restore its full potential. The location is exceptional-at the crossroads of Bucktown, Wicker Park, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square. Just steps from the Bloomingdale 606 Trail, the Western Blue Line CTA station with direct access to O'Hare and downtown, commuter rail options, and convenient access to I-90. Enjoy immediate proximity to some of Chicago's best restaurants, cafes, nightlife, parks, and neighborhood amenities. Opportunities to acquire and reimagine a property in this premier location are increasingly rare. Opportunities to restore and modernize an original Chicago worker's cottage 2-flat in this location are increasingly rare."-this is your chance to transform a classic Chicago building into something truly special.
Details
MLS #
12697904
Listing Type
For Sale
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active Under Contract
Year
1890
Days On Site
86
Listing Provided By
E-Professional Realty | Juan Espinosa
Features
Bed(s)
4
Bath(s)
2
Zoning
MULTI
Acreage
0.07
Interior
Rooms Total
8
Heating
Natural Gas
Exterior
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation Details
Stone
Construction Materials
Aluminum Siding
Parking
Parking Features
Off Alley, Alley Access, Yes, Owned
Utilities
Sewer
Public Sewer
Location
Community Features
Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Taxes
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
8773.87
Area Information
State
IL
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Zip Code
60647
Area
CHI West Town
Listing VS Median (in 60647)
Price: $549,900
low | high
Med: $469,728
64.579468994363% of Average
On site: 86
low | high
Med: 8.5
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 60647
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Sep 2026
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $304.01
Min Sale Price: $425,000
Max Sale Price: $425,000
Med Sale Price: $425,000
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 26
Avg $ Per SqFt: $448.9
Min Sale Price: $305,000
Max Sale Price: $1,260,000
Med Sale Price: $655,000
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 55
Avg $ Per SqFt: $401.23
Min Sale Price: $260,000
Max Sale Price: $2,665,000
Med Sale Price: $635,000
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 74
Avg $ Per SqFt: $386.18
Min Sale Price: $199,000
Max Sale Price: $1,825,000
Med Sale Price: $625,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 69
Avg $ Per SqFt: $377.95
Min Sale Price: $225,000
Max Sale Price: $1,984,875
Med Sale Price: $710,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 101
Avg $ Per SqFt: $404.14
Min Sale Price: $292,500
Max Sale Price: $2,250,000
Med Sale Price: $780,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 85
Avg $ Per SqFt: $391.15
Min Sale Price: $192,000
Max Sale Price: $3,300,000
Med Sale Price: $705,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 59
Avg $ Per SqFt: $391.18
Min Sale Price: $243,500
Max Sale Price: $1,715,000
Med Sale Price: $730,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 48
Avg $ Per SqFt: $359.52
Min Sale Price: $310,000
Max Sale Price: $1,699,000
Med Sale Price: $677,500
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 26
Avg $ Per SqFt: $337.4
Min Sale Price: $256,345
Max Sale Price: $2,100,000
Med Sale Price: $635,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 26
Avg $ Per SqFt: $342.71
Min Sale Price: $195,000
Max Sale Price: $1,715,000
Med Sale Price: $468,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 72
Avg $ Per SqFt: $334.21
Min Sale Price: $235,000
Max Sale Price: $2,335,000
Med Sale Price: $650,000
Sourced by Back At You
Sep 2026
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$304.01
Min Sale Price:
$425,000
Max Sale Price:
$425,000
Med Sale Price:
$425,000
Aug 2026
Sales:
26
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$448.9
Min Sale Price:
$305,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,260,000
Med Sale Price:
$655,000
Jul 2026
Sales:
55
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$401.23
Min Sale Price:
$260,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,665,000
Med Sale Price:
$635,000
Jun 2026
Sales:
74
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$386.18
Min Sale Price:
$199,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,825,000
Med Sale Price:
$625,000
May 2026
Sales:
69
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$377.95
Min Sale Price:
$225,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,984,875
Med Sale Price:
$710,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
101
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$404.14
Min Sale Price:
$292,500
Max Sale Price:
$2,250,000
Med Sale Price:
$780,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
85
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$391.15
Min Sale Price:
$192,000
Max Sale Price:
$3,300,000
Med Sale Price:
$705,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
59
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$391.18
Min Sale Price:
$243,500
Max Sale Price:
$1,715,000
Med Sale Price:
$730,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
48
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$359.52
Min Sale Price:
$310,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,699,000
Med Sale Price:
$677,500
Dec 2025
Sales:
26
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$337.4
Min Sale Price:
$256,345
Max Sale Price:
$2,100,000
Med Sale Price:
$635,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
26
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$342.71
Min Sale Price:
$195,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,715,000
Med Sale Price:
$468,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
72
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$334.21
Min Sale Price:
$235,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,335,000
Med Sale Price:
$650,000
MLS Number: 12697904
Juan Espinosa – (312) 730-8875
E-Professional Realty – (312) 730-8875
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