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$1,725,000

For Sale - Active
1252 W Carmen Ave Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60640
6 Beds
5 Baths
4,000 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 2 hours ago
Updated: Aug 07, 2025 at 05:58AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$8,110
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.01
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to 1252 W Carmen Avenue, a beautifully renovated Greystone situated on an oversized lot on a quiet, tree-lined street in Andersonville, offering convenient access to the shops, dining, and cultural destinations of Andersonville and Broadway. Sitting on a rare 40' x 150' lot with no alley behind it, the spacious backyard is truly a peaceful oasis in the city providing a unique, private setting in Andersonville. This tranquil reprise is ideal for slow mornings enjoying a cup of coffee, cultivating your favorite vegetables in your raised-bed garden, or fun evenings spent with family and friends. Originally renovated in 2018, this spacious home delivers a perfect blend of architectural charm, modern updates, and flexible living space across three thoughtfully designed levels. A professionally landscaped front yard welcomes you into a gracious foyer and a flowing main level featuring a formal living room with a gas fireplace, an expansive dining area, and a high-end kitchen with commercial-grade stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large island. Just off the kitchen, an oversized family room opens onto a large back deck overlooking a serene, landscaped yard with perennial praire flowers and raised vegetable garden boxes. A powder room and laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs, the second level offers four generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The south-facing primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms feature ample natural light and storage, with a second laundry hookup in the hallway. The lower level, completed in 2022, has been fully finished to include a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a private entrance. The lower level boasts outstanding natural light and is complete with a full, spacious kitchen, heated bathroom floor, and dedicated laundry. Enjoy the serene private outdoor space that overlooks the perennial garden. This flexible space is ideal for a variety of living arrangements, offering options for guest accommodations, multi-generational living, additional household support, or as additional income. Be a part of the thriving Winona Foster Carmen Winnemac (WFCW) Block Club community when you call 1252 W Carmen Ave home.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 5.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Rubber

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 14083050651001
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $23,380

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Kathleen Bradshaw
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 472-0200

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12431404
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$8,110
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.01
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,725,000
Amount financed:
-$1,380,000
Down payment:
$345,000
Closing costs:
$51,750
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$396,750
Square feet:
4,000
Cost per square foot:
$431
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.72

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,380,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$8,163
Property tax:
$1,948
Insurance:
$203
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$10,314

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,900 $34,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$174 -$2,088
Operating income:
$2,726 $32,712

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (67%)
67%-$1,948-$23,381
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$203-$2,436
Property management: (8%)
8%-$232-$2,784
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$145-$1,740
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$145-$1,740
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (92%)
92%-$2,673-$32,081

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$53 $636
Mortgage payments:
-$8,163 -$97,956
Cash flow:
$8,110 $97,320