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Property Description
Turn-key 2-Flat in Beautiful Bowmanville! Stunning first-floor owner's unit plus a second-floor rental. Huge open full basement for expansion possibilities. All this plus a picturesque, landscaped yard and patio. Enter the building through a vintage Foyer. Unit 1 has been updated and tastefully remodeled and is currently the owner's unit. It offers 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, separate Living Room and Dining Rooms, a reimagined butler's built-in, and a newly remodeled Kitchen. This 'Chef's Dream' kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, dramatic marble countertops, La CornuFe dual fuel Range/Ovens, La Cornue Broche Flamberge Rotisserie, Sub Zero Refrigerator/Freezer and Beverage refrigerator. Enter Unit 2 through its private stairs and Foyer. It also has 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, separate Living Room and Dining Rooms, a nice butler's built-in, and Kitchen, but it also has a 3-season Sunroom. Then there are the must-see backyard garden and Patio. Full, mature perennial plantings, fountain, circular green, and designated table/sitting area. You will feel you are on a European vacation! French drains fill underground rainwater wells to replenish the fountain. Other features: Owner's installed sound insulation between the two units. Plumbing 'stack' for future second floor laundry. Two car Garage. Full tear-off new flat roof in 2010. Common Electrolux Washer and Dryer in the basement. Enjoy an excellent location. Walking distance to Peterson Metra, CTA Brown & Red Line stations, Andersonville dining, and shopping, many highly ranked public and private schools, and beautiful city and lakefront parks. Relish Bowmanville's tranquility while being close to Andersonville and Lincoln Square.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1959 W Balmoral Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,050,000
- Taxes: $4,663 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12681007
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Lincoln Square
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: From Foster & Damen Ave (5200 N & 2000 W) turn north on Damen to Balmoral Ave (5400 N). Turn East on Balmoral to 1959.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Chappell Elementary School
- Middle School: Chappell Elementary School
- High School: Amundsen High School
- Private School: Amundsen High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Bath/Stubbed, Full
- Roof: Asphalt, Flat
- Year Built: 1903
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1903
- Tax Amount: $4,663
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 14072100050000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 1959 W Balmoral Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Chappell Elementary School, Chicago, IL 2135 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Amundsen High School 5110 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
1959 W Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 (MLS# 12681007) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $1,050,000 on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 1959 W Balmoral Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Lincoln Square? You can browse all Lincoln Square real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

