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Property Description
Do not miss an opportunity to own a beautifully updated brick 2 Flat in Avondale with a full unfinished basement! Completely renovated in 2022, both units offer 2 beds and 1 bath, dining rooms, spacious living areas, and an additional front sunroom. Each apartment features refinished hardwood floors throughout, newer vinyl windows, furnace heating, in-unit washer and dryer, designer bathrooms with subway tile, and upgraded kitchens with 42" white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The dry unfinished basement has a practical 6'10 ceiling height and includes rough plumbing for a future bathroom, offering excellent potential to duplex down the first floor unit for increased living space or used as extra storage. Additional upgrades to the building include copper water lines, 200 amp electrical, 2021 water heaters, and regular roof maintenance including a recent silvercoat. Sizable rear yard with 2 car garage. Amazing location that is walking distance to Milwaukee Ave with nearby coffee shops, restaurants, Cermak Fresh Market, and Avondale Bowl.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4045 W Nelson St
General
- Price: $649,900
- Taxes: $8,538 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12590555
- Updated: 3/18/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: Finished, U
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Avondale
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: North of N Pulaski Rd to East of N Pulaski Rd to W Nelson St
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Lorca Elementary School
- High School: Schurz High School
- Private School: Schurz High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber, Flat
- Year Built: 1917
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2022
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Insurance Fee: $2,236
- Assessment Year: 1917
- Tax Amount: $8,538.49
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Electric: 600
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 13272150050000
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Schools
Schools serving 4045 W Nelson St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Garcia Lorca Elementary School 3231 North Springfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Schurz High School 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
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 4045 W Nelson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Listed
$649,900
99.97%
MLS
10/21/2021
Sold
$325,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4045 W Nelson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,111
3%
$43,002
—
2022
$8,880
2%
$43,002
—
2021
$8,681
39%
$43,002
54%
2020
$6,253
-5%
$27,952
-14%
2019
$6,558
2%
$32,503
—
2018
$6,424
4%
$32,503
13%
2017
$6,178
7%
$28,681
—
2016
$5,748
9%
$28,681
—
2015
$5,259
3%
$28,681
4%
2014
$5,130
2%
$27,627
—
2013
$5,028
1%
$27,627
—
2012
$4,961
—
$27,627
—
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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4045 W Nelson Street, Chicago, IL 60641 (MLS# 12590555) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 4045 W Nelson Street is currently listed for $649,900 and was received on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 4045 W Nelson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Avondale? You can browse all Avondale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

