4541 S Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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4541 S Forrestville Avenue,Chicago, IL 60653
$1,250,000
- 13 Beds
- 8 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: michael scanlon, jake fugman
Office: exp realty
MLS#:12694066
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,250,000
About this home
RARE investment opportunity in the heart of Bronzeville - a beautifully restored 1903 historic mansion converted into four oversized luxury apartments on a rare double-wide lot. This architect-designed 2025 renovation blends timeless vintage character with modern functionality, preserving original stained and leaded glass, intricate woodwork, hardwood floors, pocket doors, fireplaces, built-ins, and original doors throughout while adding all new plumbing, electrical with upgraded 400A service and separate meters, water heaters, kitchens, baths, insulation, and individual HVAC/mini-split systems. The property offers gracious outdoor living with a welcoming front porch, private rear decks, side yard, and common courtyard patio, plus a large brick coach house featuring parking for 3 cars on the lower level with incredible potential for additional living space, studio, office, or rental unit above. Each spacious full-floor unit features four exposures with abundant natural light, large bedrooms, in-unit washer/dryers, private storage, and custom-designed kitchens with soft-close cabinetry, solid surface countertops, induction cooking, upgraded appliances, backsplashes, and hoods. Bathrooms are fully updated with a mix of walk-in showers, marble slab flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and restored clawfoot tubs. Unit mix includes a 3 bed/1 bath garden unit with exposed brick and maple LVP flooring; Unit 1 is a stunning 2,106 SF 3 bed/3 bath residence featuring walnut-paneled dining room, statement island kitchen, bay windows, wood beams, and two ensuite baths; Unit 2 is a 2,100 SF 3 bed/2 bath home with stained glass, decorative fireplace, expansive solarium with terrazzo floors and lunette windows, and flexible office/family room space; Unit 3 is a 2,044 SF penthouse offering 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, skylit stairwell entry, original hardwood floors, private ensuite bath potential, and flexible layout. Quietly situated on a short residential street among single-family homes, this one-of-a-kind turnkey property offers luxury finishes, strong rental appeal, and irreplaceable historic charm....
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Home facts
- Year built:1890
- Listing ID #:12694066
- Updated:July 08, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:13
- Total bathrooms:8
- Full bathrooms:8
- Rooms Total:26
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1890
- Architectural Style:Queen Anne
- Foundation Description:Block, Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,250,000
- Tax amount:$20,366 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:3
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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