$717,500

beds

baths

2,350

square ft

2040 W Shakespeare Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60647

Closed / MLS #12384523 / Single Family / Logan Square

Listing information updated 9/10/2025 at 5:43pm

Fabulous Bucktown cottage!! This brick charmer in the heart of Bucktown, Chicago has been featured in international magazines and was updated by owner within the last 10 years .Updates feature new thermopane windows throughout the first floor 2024 and newer appliances, tuckpointing and underground plumbing to the street (within 10 years). hot water heater 5 yrs, High ceilings and original and newer dark wood floors on main level, open floor plan as well as a a nice size living room and a spacious open island kitchen that goes to a nice sized deck and yard. There is a bedroom with a large closet and full bath on the main floor, a big pantry and interior stairs to basement with tons of storage. Upstairs is the main bedroom, gorgeous full bath with skylights and modern shower and fixtures. There is also an open "suite style) living area also with sky lights that has a charming wood / gas fireplace. basement , with laundry is TALL 6.7ft. and not below grade as the sidewalks were raised, it has a vintage sink from when it may have been a unit. It has 2 exits! Perfect for more beds, baths etc. Circuit breakers, radiator heat. Back deck has been replaced within the past 10 years. Lot size is 25x75 Please note, this is landlocked, parking is easy street parking. Other homes on block have done dormers and full basement renovations and additions. PLEASE NOTE!!Currently rented at $4050. month until May 2026. Tenants rights.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Daylight,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,350

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x12 - Main

Dining Room:

16x10 - Main

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

19x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

8x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

19x13 - Second Level

Deck:

5x10 - Main Level

Other Room:

20x19 - Basement Level

Laundry:

20x19 - Lower Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,250

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60647

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Daylight,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,350

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x12 - Main

Dining Room:

16x10 - Main

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

19x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

8x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

19x13 - Second Level

Deck:

5x10 - Main Level

Other Room:

20x19 - Basement Level

Laundry:

20x19 - Lower Level

Tax Amount:

$9,250

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60647

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Dumas & Associates, Inc.

Listing Office Phone: 773.592.3015

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