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Property Description
Welcome to 1240 N Mason Ave. This home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 additional den/office rooms, and 3 full bathrooms across 2,422 square feet on a 3,968-square-foot lot. Hardwood floors run throughout the first and second floors, and the primary bedroom has a large closet. The basement has ceramic tile flooring and additional living space. Laundry areas are located on the first floor and in the basement, with one basement dryer included in the sale. The backyard includes a custom-built greenhouse and firepit. The south gutters were replaced in 2024. Heating is provided by a gas forced-air furnace; there is no central air conditioning. The basement refrigerator and stove, the first-floor washer and dryer, and one of the two basement washer and dryer sets are excluded from the sale. Sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1240 N Mason Ave
General
- Price: $350,000
- Taxes: $5,544 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12784004
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Other, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: North Chicago
- Driving Directions: North Ave, E of Austin to Mason South, or Austin N of Division to 1st street East to Mason south
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,422
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1916
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0911
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1916
- Tax Amount: $5,544
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16052240210000
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Schools
Schools serving 1240 N Mason Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Young Elementary School 1434 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Douglass Academy High School 543 North Waller Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1240 N Mason Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,575
—
$30,000
20%
2023
$4,575
3%
$25,000
—
2022
$4,439
2%
$25,000
—
2021
$4,358
16%
$25,000
25%
2020
$3,752
—
$19,947
-10%
2019
$3,764
2%
$22,164
—
2018
$3,700
15%
$22,164
48%
2017
$3,215
29%
$14,933
—
2016
$2,491
10%
$14,933
—
2015
$2,256
11%
$14,933
11%
2014
$2,029
3%
$13,503
—
2013
$1,978
19%
$13,503
—
2012
$1,656
—
$13,503
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1240 N Mason Ave
1240 N Mason Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651 (MLS# 12784004) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1240 N Mason Avenue is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on October 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1240 N Mason Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
