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$899,000

1959 Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
4 Beds2 Baths6 days
1959 Balmoral Avenue·Chicago, IL 60640
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1903Year Built
About This Home

Turn-key 2-Flat in Beautiful Bowmanville! Stunning first-floor owner's unit plus a second-floor rental. Huge open full basement for expansion possibilities. All this plus a picturesque, landscaped yard and patio. Enter the building through a vintage Foyer. Unit 1 has been updated and tastefully remodeled and is currently the owner's unit. It offers 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, separate Living Room and Dining Rooms, a reimagined butler's built-in, and a newly remodeled Kitchen. This 'Chef's Dream' kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, dramatic marble countertops, La CornuFe dual fuel Range/Ovens, La Cornue Broche Flamberge Rotisserie, Sub Zero Refrigerator/Freezer and Beverage refrigerator. Enter Unit 2 through its private stairs and Foyer. It also has 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, separate Living Room and Dining Rooms, a nice butler's built-in, and Kitchen, but it also has a 3-season Sunroom. Then there are the must-see backyard garden and Patio. Full, mature perennial plantings, fountain, circular green, and designated table/sitting area. You will feel you are on a European vacation! French drains fill underground rainwater wells to replenish the fountain. Other features: Owner's installed sound insulation between the two units. Plumbing 'stack' for future second floor laundry. Two car Garage. Full tear-off new flat roof in 2010. Common Electrolux Washer and Dryer in the basement. Enjoy an excellent location. Walking distance to Peterson Metra, CTA Brown & Red Line stations, Andersonville dining, and shopping, many highly ranked public and private schools, and beautiful city and lakefront parks. Relish Bowmanville's tranquility while being close to Andersonville and Lincoln Square.

MLS# 12681007Listed June 24, 2026Residential Income
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms2
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Garage Spaces2
Year Built1903
Lot Size25 x 125

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake View
Zip Code60640

Financial

List Price$899,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$4,663
Monthly Tax Est.$389
Parcel #14072100050000
Interior Features

Heating

Natural GasSteam

Basement

UnfinishedBath/StubbedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

AsphaltFlat
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Schools
Elementary
Chappell Elementary School
District: 299
Middle School
Chappell Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Amundsen High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$4,663
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$389
per month
Property Location

1959 Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 — Cook County

$899,000
1959 Balmoral Avenue
4 bd2 ba
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
6 days on market
2-car garage
25 x 125
$4,663/yr taxes
$5,113
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$4,725/mo
Property Tax
$389/mo
$899,000
20% — $179,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$719,200
Down Payment
$179,800

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Jeff Graves
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