Address
6248 N Avondale Avenue, Chicago, IL
Price
$ 899,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12721568
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCOOK
- CityChicago
- AreaCHI - Norwood Park
- NeighborhoodOld Norwood
- Zip60631
- Style
- Year Built1894
- Price$ 899,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms0
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage6000
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
: Historic Opportunity: Offered for the first time, featuring a historic 1894 church and an adjacent single-family home.The main Sanctuary is 6,000 sq. ft. of space with dramatic ceilings, custom wood trusses, beautiful stonework, and striking stained-glass windows.Finished Lower Level is an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. basement with 10' ceilings, a full kitchen, and gathering/meeting rooms. The church is being offered for $899,000 and sits on a 50 x 201' lot. Parsonage/Rectory: A 4 BR, 1 BA single-family home with a dining room, full basement, and detached garage . Situated on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot with a private, lush rear garden. Home is MLS # 12717235, listed for $465,000. Both structures feature a newer roof.Zoning & Potential: RS-2 zoning offers continue utilizing it as a church, or reframe it as a community art center, performance venue, or live-work artist studio. The city has indicated they would not favor a change from the current zoning to any kind of multi-family housing. It could make a cool single family home. There is not a full bath in the church, just 3 half baths.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Park Elementary School | Norwood Park Elementary School | William Howard Taft High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed $899,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 6000 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer,Overhead Sewers |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air,Window Unit(s),Zoned |
| Possession | Closing,Immediate |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Range,Refrigerator,Bar Fridge |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding,Brick,Stone |
| Year Built | 1894 |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Cook |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Northwest Highway to Raven,across the tracks to Avondale and then Northwest to property. |
| High School | William Howard Taft High School |
| City | Chicago |
| High School District | 299 |
| MLS Area | CHI - Norwood Park |
| Elementary School | Norwood Park Elementary School |
| Middle/Junior High School | Norwood Park Elementary School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 299 |
| Elementary School District | 299 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Basement | Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 3000 |
| Room Type | Kitchen,Walk In Closet |
| LivingAreaSource | Plans |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 x 201 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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