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1238 W Carmen Avenue

1238 W Carmen Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-550 sqft

Description

The building at 1238 W Carmen Avenue sits in Chicago. This structure was built in 1920 and consists of 7 units. Each unit offers one bedroom and spans between 450 and 550 square feet. The small number of units helps maintain a close-knit community. Pricing for the units varies from $137,000 to $148,000. The average closed price sits around $142,500. This breaks down to an approximate price of $312 per square foot. The homes have been on the market for about 42 days, allowing buyers plenty of time to explore their options. There are amenities like a bike room and nearby bike trails. These features encourage an active lifestyle. Residents will find convenience in the surrounding area with L & R Foods & Liquor and Pho Lily close by. Broadway Fifty Fifty also adds to local dining options. This building is just a short drive from nearby water bodies, making it attractive for those who value access to nature. Living here means enjoying the charm of an older building while benefiting from present-day amenities. The location offers easy access to roads, which makes getting around straightforward. The combination of the neighborhood and building features provides a comfortable living experience. The small unit count and amenities create a welcoming atmosphere. Those who enjoy the outdoors will find joy in being near bike paths and local businesses.

Building ImageMLS ID #12353917
Building ImageMLS ID #12353917
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1238 W Carmen Avenue

1238 W Carmen Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-550 sqft

Description

The building at 1238 W Carmen Avenue sits in Chicago. This structure was built in 1920 and consists of 7 units. Each unit offers one bedroom and spans between 450 and 550 square feet. The small number of units helps maintain a close-knit community. Pricing for the units varies from $137,000 to $148,000. The average closed price sits around $142,500. This breaks down to an approximate price of $312 per square foot. The homes have been on the market for about 42 days, allowing buyers plenty of time to explore their options. There are amenities like a bike room and nearby bike trails. These features encourage an active lifestyle. Residents will find convenience in the surrounding area with L & R Foods & Liquor and Pho Lily close by. Broadway Fifty Fifty also adds to local dining options. This building is just a short drive from nearby water bodies, making it attractive for those who value access to nature. Living here means enjoying the charm of an older building while benefiting from present-day amenities. The location offers easy access to roads, which makes getting around straightforward. The combination of the neighborhood and building features provides a comfortable living experience. The small unit count and amenities create a welcoming atmosphere. Those who enjoy the outdoors will find joy in being near bike paths and local businesses.

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Description

The building at 1238 W Carmen Avenue sits in Chicago. This structure was built in 1920 and consists of 7 units. Each unit offers one bedroom and spans between 450 and 550 square feet. The small number of units helps maintain a close-knit community. Pricing for the units varies from $137,000 to $148,000. The average closed price sits around $142,500. This breaks down to an approximate price of $312 per square foot. The homes have been on the market for about 42 days, allowing buyers plenty of time to explore their options. There are amenities like a bike room and nearby bike trails. These features encourage an active lifestyle. Residents will find convenience in the surrounding area with L & R Foods & Liquor and Pho Lily close by. Broadway Fifty Fifty also adds to local dining options. This building is just a short drive from nearby water bodies, making it attractive for those who value access to nature. Living here means enjoying the charm of an older building while benefiting from present-day amenities. The location offers easy access to roads, which makes getting around straightforward. The combination of the neighborhood and building features provides a comfortable living experience. The small unit count and amenities create a welcoming atmosphere. Those who enjoy the outdoors will find joy in being near bike paths and local businesses.

1238 W Carmen Avenue Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$143,000($302/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$142,500($312/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow4.57%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 16.33%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market42 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow4.57%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow16.33%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market42 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

1238 W Carmen Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 3N3N47511222025-05-29
MLS#: 12353917
Closed$148,000
Unit 1N1N50011412024-01-18
MLS#: 11944104
Closed$122,500
Unit 1S1S-11582008-08-21
MLS#: 06939134
Closed$135,000
Unit 1N
1N

1 Beds

1 Baths

500 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-01-18Closed$122,500
MLS#: 11944104
Days On Market41
Unit 1S
1S

1 Beds

1 Baths

0 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2008-08-21Closed$135,000
MLS#: 06939134
Days On Market58
Unit 3N
3N

1 Beds

1 Baths

475 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2025-05-29Closed$148,000
MLS#: 12353917
Days On Market22
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Amenities

Life at 1238 W Carmen Avenue also comes with some attractive amenities to enhance your lifestyle. One of the highlights is the available bike room and nearby bike trails, perfect for the avid cyclist or anyone who loves the idea of two-wheeled adventures around the city. This can be especially appealing if you enjoy exploring different neighborhoods or seeking eco-friendly transportation options.

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Amenities Description

Life at 1238 W Carmen Avenue also comes with some attractive amenities to enhance your lifestyle. One of the highlights is the available bike room and nearby bike trails, perfect for the avid cyclist or anyone who loves the idea of two-wheeled adventures around the city. This can be especially appealing if you enjoy exploring different neighborhoods or seeking eco-friendly transportation options.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security Door Lock(s)

Security Door Lock(s)

Coin Laundry

Coin Laundry

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Storage

Storage

Policies

Amidst the friendly ambiance, this building also welcomes furry friends! With policies that permit both cats and dogs, you won't have to leave your beloved pet behind. Additionally, the building has a number limit and a size limit in place, ensuring a serene living environment for all residents.

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Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
1238 W Carmen Avenue$312/sqft.$3 /sqft.
1238 W Carmen Ave$312/sqft.$3 /sqft.
1220 W Carmen Ave$392/sqft.$4 /sqft.
1218 W Carmen Ave$388/sqft.$4 /sqft.
1218 - 1220 West Carmen Avenue Condominiums$392/sqft.$4 /sqft.
Andersonville Place$366/sqft.$6 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 1238 W Carmen Avenue.

Goudy Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
5120 N Winthrop Av...|0.25 miles away

McCutcheon Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
4865 N Sheridan Rd|0.59 miles away

Peirce Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–8
1423 W Bryn Mawr A...|0.87 miles away

Yccs-Truman Middle College High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
1145 W Wilson Ave|0.98 miles away

Asian Human Services -Passage Charter

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
1643 W Bryn Mawr A...|1.03 miles away

Uplift Community High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
900 W Wilson Ave|1.05 miles away
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Schools

Goudy Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
5120 N Winthrop Av...|Less than 1 Mile Away

McCutcheon Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
4865 N Sheridan Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Peirce Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–8
1423 W Bryn Mawr A...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Yccs-Truman Middle College High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
1145 W Wilson Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Asian Human Services -Passage Charter

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
1643 W Bryn Mawr A...|1.03 Miles Away

Uplift Community High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
900 W Wilson Ave|1.05 Miles Away

Rogers Park Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1800 W Balmoral Av...|1.07 Miles Away

Courtenay Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
4420 N Beacon St|1.19 Miles Away

McPherson Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–8
4728 N Wolcott Ave|1.21 Miles Away

Amundsen High School

B
Public|Grades 9–12
5110 N Damen Ave|1.29 Miles Away

Swift Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
5900 N Winthrop Av...|1.35 Miles Away

Senn High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
5900 N Glenwood Av...|1.37 Miles Away

Chicago Friends School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
1246 W Thorndale A...|1.43 Miles Away

Ravenswood Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
4332 N Paulina St|1.46 Miles Away

Lycee Francais de Chicago

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1929 W Wilson Ave|1.46 Miles Away

Chappell Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
2135 W Foster Ave|1.52 Miles Away

St Mary of the Lake School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1026 W Buena Ave|1.55 Miles Away

Brennemann Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
4251 N Clarendon A...|1.60 Miles Away

German International School Chicago

--
Private|Grades PK–7
1726 W Berteau Ave|1.72 Miles Away

Ravenswood Christian School

--
Private|Grades PK–11
4437 N Seeley Ave|1.74 Miles Away

Pilgrim Lutheran School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
4300 N Winchester ...|1.80 Miles Away

North Park Elementary School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
2017 W Montrose Av...|1.80 Miles Away

Lake View High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
4015 N Ashland Ave|1.87 Miles Away

St Matthias School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
4910 N Claremont A...|1.89 Miles Away

Hayt Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades KG–8
1518 W Granville A...|1.92 Miles Away

Disney Elementary Magnet School

A
Public|Grades PK–8
4140 N Marine Dr|1.96 Miles Away

Sacred Heart Schools

--
Private|Grades PK–8
6250 N Sheridan Rd|1.99 Miles Away

Park View Montessori School - Chicago

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
640 W Irving Park ...|2.12 Miles Away

Greeley Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–8
832 W Sheridan Rd|2.16 Miles Away

Queen of Angels Elementary School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
4520 N Western Ave|2.18 Miles Away

Blaine Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
1420 W Grace St|2.25 Miles Away

Misericordia School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
2060 W Granville A...|2.32 Miles Away

Waters Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–8
4540 N Campbell Av...|2.32 Miles Away

Coonley Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–8
4046 N Leavitt St|2.39 Miles Away

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
3751 N Broadway St|2.41 Miles Away

Budlong Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades KG–8
2701 W Foster Ave|2.45 Miles Away

Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
6239 N Leavitt St|2.49 Miles Away

Inter-American Elementary Magnet School

B+
Public|Grades PK–8
851 W Waveland Ave|2.54 Miles Away

St Benedict Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
3900 N Leavitt St|2.60 Miles Away

Sullivan High School

D
Public|Grades 9–12
6631 N Bosworth Av...|2.65 Miles Away

St Andrew School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1710 W Addison St|2.68 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Broadway & Argyle

0.18 miles away|4 min walk

Argyle

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

Broadway & Berwyn

0.31 miles away|6 min walk

Broadway & Ainslie

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Berwyn & Broadway

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Berwyn & Broadway (Red Line)

0.34 miles away|7 min walk
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Transit

Broadway & Argyle

0.18 miles away|4 min walk

Argyle

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

Broadway & Berwyn

0.31 miles away|6 min walk

Broadway & Ainslie

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Berwyn & Broadway

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Berwyn & Broadway (Red Line)

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Berwyn

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Berwyn & Kenmore

0.46 miles away|9 min walk

Broadway & Balmoral

0.47 miles away|10 min walk

Ashland & Foster

0.58 miles away|12 min walk

Ashland & Berwyn

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Broadway & Catalpa

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

Ashland & Balmoral

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

856 W Lawrence

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

Broadway & Bryn Mawr/Ridge

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Ashland & Catalpa

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Ashland & Gregory

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Ashland & Bryn Mawr

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

Ashland & Wilson

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

Ashland & Hollywood

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

4646 N Marine Drive

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

Broadway & Ardmore

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

Ashland & Montrose

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

Broadway & Cullom

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Broadway & Elmdale

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

4242 N Sheridan

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

4225 N Sheridan

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

Broadway & Buena

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Ashland & Berteau

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

4250 N Marine Drive

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

4251 N Marine Drive

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Broadway & Belle Plaine

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Ashland & Irving Park

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Ainslie & Western

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

3930 N Clark

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

2100 W Peterson

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Ashland & Grace

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

Addison & Lakewood

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

Addison & Racine

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

Addison & Southport

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Addison & Clark

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Addison & Greenview

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Addison-Red

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Addison (Red)

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Addison Red Line Station

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Ashland & Addison

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Addison & Ashland

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Addison & Fremont

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Addison & Paulina

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

Addison & Halsted

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 1238 W Carmen Avenue

Uptown, located in Cook County, IL, is a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich cultural diversity and historic architecture. The area is celebrated for its entertainment venues, including the iconic Aragon Ballroom and Riviera Theatre, which host a variety of live performances. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a wide array of dining options, ranging from cozy cafes to international cuisine. The neighborhood offers plentiful amenities, with several parks and lakefront access for outdoor activities. Uptown is well-connected to public transportation, making commuting to downtown Chicago convenient and efficient.

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Neighbourhood Description

Uptown, located in Cook County, IL, is a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich cultural diversity and historic architecture. The area is celebrated for its entertainment venues, including the iconic Aragon Ballroom and Riviera Theatre, which host a variety of live performances. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a wide array of dining options, ranging from cozy cafes to international cuisine. The neighborhood offers plentiful amenities, with several parks and lakefront access for outdoor activities. Uptown is well-connected to public transportation, making commuting to downtown Chicago convenient and efficient.

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1238 W Carmen Avenue Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

11.18%

15–29 Years

22.51%

30–44 Years

27.54%

45–59 Years

20.27%

60+ Years

18.5%

Commute

38.21%

Transit

3.88%

Walk

36.3%

Drive

2.54%

Bike

Housing Ownership

31.54%

Owner Occupied

68.46%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.22%
Multi Family
2.41%
Single Person
54.4%
Multi Person
45.6%

Average Income

Household:$6,311,955.87 /yr

Individual:$4,802,381.11 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.46%
High School College12.96%
Diploma5.36%
Post Graduate24.06%
Others24.15%
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Education

Diploma5.36%
Post Graduate24.06%
Others24.15%
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