3935 Drake Avenue, Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois 60618
$715,000
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 4,533 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $160 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1906 |
| Property Taxes: | $12,640 |
| Days On Market: | 1534 |
| Lot Size: | 0,09 |
Description
This gorgeous all-brick house, w/3 full stories above grade + a full basement, was built in 1906 as a 3-flat, & in 2012 was gut-rehabbed into a massive extra-wide single family home. This home features 4 large bedrooms + Study that are all above grade with the potential for 5 bedrooms w/22 feet of interior width per floor! This home which sits on an oversized extra-wide 30 by 126 lot and enjoys approximately 3400 above-grade interior SQFT, which is far greater than the typical home situated on a R3 25 by 125 standard lot that can have a maximum above grade interior SQFT of only 2,812 (25 by 125* 90%). This house is large and wide and sits on an oversized pseudo-corner lot w/the adjacent north lot being a sparsely used parking lot allowing incredible amounts of natural light and privacy. Residence sits on a quiet green, tree-lined street with excellent neighbors & new homes going up every day. Walk past the exquisitely landscaped front yard that includes an apple tree and Japanese Maple, up the charming red porch, & through the custom-paneled wood glass front door into a 500+ SQFT great room featuring a living and dining area. This welcoming open-concept space is flooded w/natural sunlight from 7 windows including 3 west-facing bay windows. The living room includes a Regency vented gas fireplace & stone mantel, & newer dark oak wood floors. The kitchen features a fantastic amount of transitional flat-panel cabinets, quartz counters & island, stainless steel appliances, & subway tile backsplash. The best parts of the kitchen is the adjacent family rm, walk-in pantry, & the back door leading to a 13x10 rear deck for entertaining. Make your way up to the 2nd floor that features the ideal sought after layout: Master bedroom w/large en-suite master bath, and 2 additional large bedrooms and a full-size bath, new front-loading laundry. All bedrooms get great light, are spacious, and include oversized closets. The stone master bath features a double vanity, separate glass shower & jacuzzi tub. The 3rd floor features a lofty 4th bedroom with en-suite full bath w/glass shower & walk in closet, & 25x18 second family rm with 6 windows including 3 bay windows. This versatile space can be used as an office and a separate gaming area or can be easily converted into a 5th above-grade bedroom. The space has excellent ceiling height with fantastic natural lighting. This home features a full basement that is partially finished that houses mechanicals, a tankless water heater, and a second set of laundry. The green back and side yards are incredibly landscaped & feature another apple tree, garden area, river rock, & rain water collection area. This home is centrally located in Independence Park/Old Irving Park between beautiful Independence & Horner Parks, 4 blocks to the Blue Line, 6 Blocks to the Metra, & easy access to 90/94 Expressway. Also, it's just 1 block to Irving & Elston Entertainment/Dining, & just minutes to Logan/Avondale/North Center entertainment district.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1906 | |
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| No | |
| 0.09 |
| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 11191301 | |
| 13232010100000 |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 1 Jun, 2009 | Sold | $190,000 | MRED MLS |
| 6 May, 2009 | Under contract | $299,999 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $325,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Mar, 2009 | Listed for sale | $355,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Mar, 2012 | Sold | $180,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Feb, 2012 | Under contract | $199,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $210,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Mar, 2011 | Listed for sale | $269,900 | MRED MLS |
| 29 Nov, 2012 | Sold | $495,000 | MRED MLS |
| 20 Oct, 2012 | Under contract | $499,000 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Sep, 2012 | Listed for sale | $499,000 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Mar, 2022 | Sold | $715,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Dec, 2021 | Under contract | $725,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $745,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Aug, 2021 | Listed for sale | $775,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| Off Alley | |
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| 30X126 | |
| Finished,Full | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2009 | $4,510 |
| 2012 | $4,643 |
| 2012 | $5,796 |
| 2022 | $12,640 |
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