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Property Description
Unbeatable Portage/Jefferson Park location. Exceptionally large brick 2 flat with finished basement with a full bath perfect for duplexing! Looks like a large bungalow but second floor appears original construction large 1-2-bedroom apartment with front and rear separate entrances. Waiting on zoning certificate. Same owner for 57 years has maintained this property. Units boast very large room sizes. 1st floor Living room 19x15, Dining room 15x12, Kitchen 12x11 Bedrooms 13x10 and 11x10 plus a tandem room 11x7. Second floor Living room 12x11, Dining room or second bedroom 15x12, Bedroom one 13x12, Kitchen 13x12. Both apartments are loaded with extra storage areas including walk in pantries. Beautiful natural woodwork and trim throughout the entire building. Hardwood floors under all carpeting. Basement is finished with a fireplace, bar and a full bath and has potential to duplex with main level creating a possible 4+ bedroom 2 bath unit! Roof is 7 years old - boiler 5 years - hot water tank is brand new. Electric on circuit breakers. May need some updating but large solid building with good bones. Nice size rear yard with a large 2+ car garage. Estate selling "as is". Seller prefers to leave personal property existing in property. Any questions regarding this listing please contact Norbert Mika - Text or email preferred.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4242 N Monitor Ave
General
- Sold For: $452,000
- Taxes: $5,703 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12214543
- Added to Site: 424 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Portage Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Montrose to Monitor(5800 W), South to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- Elementary School: Smyser Elementary School
- Middle School: Smyser Elementary School
- High School: Taft High School
- Private School: Taft High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Manufactured Home
- Model: BUNGALOW 2 FLAT
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $5,703.58
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13174100260000
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Schools
Schools serving 4242 N Monitor Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smyser Elementary School 4310 North Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4242 N Monitor Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/22/2025
Sold
$452,000
0.47%
MLS
11/20/2024
Listed
$449,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
4242 N Monitor Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 (MLS# 12214543) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $452,000 on January 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 4242 N Monitor Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Portage Park? You can browse all Portage Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

