Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/09/2026
Listed
$319,900
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Property Description
This North Austin Brick Bungalow wants you to call her home! The home is situated on an oversized Chicago Lot! The architectural roof is 1 year old! The brick work is in very good condition, making this home solid, to say the least! On the main floor there are 2 bedrooms, a bright Living Room with natural HWFL's, a separate Dining room with natural HWFL's, and a kitchen with 42" cabinets and Stainless steel appliances. There is also an enclosed porch that can be used as a office, play room, or just a quiet sitting area. Upstairs you have 2 bedrooms and a family room that you can turn into your Master bedroom suite if you so desire! There is a full finished basement that is perfect for an In-Law arrangement, having two separate entrances The yard is fully fenced! There is a 2 car garage! With your personal touches, this can be a house that you call home for the next 40 years, like the current owner has done! Close to transportation, groceries, and everything the Austin area has to offer! Call today for your personal showing!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1540 N Mason Ave
General
- Price: $319,900
- Taxes: $1,919 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12779145
- Updated: 10/9/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: North Ave. 1 block East of Austin Ave.
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: Baseboard, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Model: Brick Bungelow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 1,714
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Brick Bungelow
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dimensions to Center of Road
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $1,919.35
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16052000170000
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Schools
Schools serving 1540 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 | 1.3 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1540 N Mason Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1540 N Mason Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,649
3%
$28,000
—
2022
$4,493
131%
$28,000
—
2021
$1,942
-34%
$28,000
50%
2020
$2,924
—
$18,712
-10%
2019
$2,937
2%
$20,792
—
2018
$2,886
-9%
$20,792
15%
2017
$3,179
1%
$18,143
—
2016
$3,134
10%
$18,143
—
2015
$2,844
2%
$18,143
3%
2014
$2,799
2%
$17,655
—
2013
$2,733
—
$17,655
—
2012
$2,720
—
$17,655
—
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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1540 N Mason Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651 (MLS# 12779145) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1540 N Mason Avenue is currently listed for $319,900 and was received on October 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1540 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.