9 Bedroom Home For Sale in Chicago, IL

9 / 3, Single-Family Home in Chicago, IL

Great location, lots of character and tons of potential: this traditional three-flat row house in Chicagos Austin neighborhood has so much going for it! This ivy-covered, brick, three-story building is located just 15 minutes from the Chicago Loop, OHare Airport and the United Center. Interstate 290 and the C T A train at Central are convenient. Lafollette Park and John Hay Community Academy are close by, too. And its less than a 30-minute drive from the Chicago museums and Soldier Field. Looking for convenient shopping? Enjoy nearby Cicero Mall. And you can be at the lakefront in about half an hour. Each of the three-bedroom, one-bath flats in this building feature identical floor plans, and all have separate metered utilities. This property is an end unit on an attractive streetscape of row houses. The lovely wrought-iron fence, shrubs and flowers add curb appeal. Note the new front sidewalk and glass block windows on the lower unit. In the back youll find a fenced yard and a cement pad on which you can build a two-car garage. Inside this historic building youll find three units with an abundance of character. The building entry features durable ceramic mosaic tile. Every unit has attractive hardwood floors that would be spectacular if they were refinished. Every unit also has solid wood trim and doors, and much of it has never been painted. There are hardwood banisters with carved newel posts. Fabulous built-in bookcases with glass doors flank the decorative fireplace in each unit. On either side of the chimney is a gorgeous stained glass window. The nine-foot ceilings feature sought-after crown moldings. And in the bathroom white subway-style ceramic tile appears, which is considered very desirable by todays decorators. Adjacent to the entry, each living room offers hardwood floors, neutral colors and custom window treatments, plus wood-trimmed thermal pane windows for comfort and energy-efficiency. The windows face the street and bring lots of natural light into the room. Hardwood flooring continues into each dining room. Nine-foot ceilings are accented by crown molding and neutral paint colors. And there are three windows (with blinds) on the south wall to brighten up the space. The baths feature vinyl flooring and wood cabinets with single-bowl vanities. They are quite livable now, but could be fabulous when renovated. The eat-in kitchen connects to the private balcony through a rear door. The kitchens in these units offer a great deal of potential. If youre a renovator with a talent for making the most of a small space, your creative rehab flair could add thousands in equity to this property. Each unit in this three-flat has three bedrooms. The master offers vinyl flooring and neutral colors with a nine-foot ceiling. The furnace in this building is only five years old. Another bonus: the street has speed bumps to help reduce traffic speeds. In the basement youll find storage space with a cement floor, plus laundry hook-ups. This home currently has all its units occupied. However, all units will be vacated before closing. You could live in one unit and rent out the others. Or keep the entire building as an investment property: its approved for Section 8, and the monthly rent is $838. The building has been fully occupied and is livable as is. But with abundant historic character and a great location, this three-flat is truly a diamond in the rough. Do you have what it takes to make it sparkle? Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com. Enter C H I 14517.