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1238 W Carmen Ave

1238 W Carmen, Chicago, IL, 60640

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

400-500 sqft

Description

The building sits at 1238 W Carmen Ave, in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. This low-rise structure has 3 stories and includes 6 units. Built in 1920, it reflects a classic style with a mix of modern touches. The location offers a blend of city living and community charm. Each unit has 1 bedroom and ranges from 400 to 500 square feet in size. Prices for these units range from $137,000 to $148,000. The average price stands at about $142,500, with a price per square foot around $312 based on recent sales. The rare opportunity to own here comes with an average market time of only 42 days. Local amenities add to the appeal. Residents can enjoy features like a bike room and nearby bike trails. Living here allows access to shops and restaurants, creating a lively atmosphere. Nearby dining options include Pho Lily and Broadway Fifty Fifty. The building is pet-friendly, making it welcoming for animal lovers. Some units may include hardwood floors and exposed brick, enhancing their character. Just a short distance away is Lake Michigan, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The quiet, tree-lined street provides a peaceful setting amid the bustling city. This makes the building an attractive choice for those looking for a home in a vibrant neighborhood.

Building ImageMLS ID #12353917
Building ImageMLS ID #12209709
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1238 W Carmen Ave

1238 W Carmen, Chicago, IL, 60640

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

400-500 sqft

Description

The building sits at 1238 W Carmen Ave, in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. This low-rise structure has 3 stories and includes 6 units. Built in 1920, it reflects a classic style with a mix of modern touches. The location offers a blend of city living and community charm. Each unit has 1 bedroom and ranges from 400 to 500 square feet in size. Prices for these units range from $137,000 to $148,000. The average price stands at about $142,500, with a price per square foot around $312 based on recent sales. The rare opportunity to own here comes with an average market time of only 42 days. Local amenities add to the appeal. Residents can enjoy features like a bike room and nearby bike trails. Living here allows access to shops and restaurants, creating a lively atmosphere. Nearby dining options include Pho Lily and Broadway Fifty Fifty. The building is pet-friendly, making it welcoming for animal lovers. Some units may include hardwood floors and exposed brick, enhancing their character. Just a short distance away is Lake Michigan, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The quiet, tree-lined street provides a peaceful setting amid the bustling city. This makes the building an attractive choice for those looking for a home in a vibrant neighborhood.

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Description

The building sits at 1238 W Carmen Ave, in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. This low-rise structure has 3 stories and includes 6 units. Built in 1920, it reflects a classic style with a mix of modern touches. The location offers a blend of city living and community charm. Each unit has 1 bedroom and ranges from 400 to 500 square feet in size. Prices for these units range from $137,000 to $148,000. The average price stands at about $142,500, with a price per square foot around $312 based on recent sales. The rare opportunity to own here comes with an average market time of only 42 days. Local amenities add to the appeal. Residents can enjoy features like a bike room and nearby bike trails. Living here allows access to shops and restaurants, creating a lively atmosphere. Nearby dining options include Pho Lily and Broadway Fifty Fifty. The building is pet-friendly, making it welcoming for animal lovers. Some units may include hardwood floors and exposed brick, enhancing their character. Just a short distance away is Lake Michigan, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The quiet, tree-lined street provides a peaceful setting amid the bustling city. This makes the building an attractive choice for those looking for a home in a vibrant neighborhood.

1238 W Carmen Ave 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

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Unit Demand

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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 Ave 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

One of the perks of living at 1238 W Carmen Ave is the inviting amenities designed to enhance your lifestyle. If you enjoy cycling, you'll appreciate the bike room and nearby bike trails, perfect for weekend adventures and daily commutes alike. Imagine taking a stroll or riding your bike along scenic routes, embracing the great outdoors right from your doorstep.

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Amenities Description

One of the perks of living at 1238 W Carmen Ave is the inviting amenities designed to enhance your lifestyle. If you enjoy cycling, you'll appreciate the bike room and nearby bike trails, perfect for weekend adventures and daily commutes alike. Imagine taking a stroll or riding your bike along scenic routes, embracing the great outdoors right from your doorstep.

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

1238 W Carmen Ave is a pet-friendly haven, which is fantastic news for animal lovers! With clear policies allowing cats and dogs, your furry friends are welcome to join the fun. Other policies include limits on the number of pets and their size, ensuring a peaceful environment for all residents.

Pet Allowed
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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 Ave$312/sqft.$3 /sqft.
1238 W Carmen Avenue$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 Ave.

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

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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|1.54 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...|2.33 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

0.85 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

1.16 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

1.78 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 Ave

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 Ave 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

38.22%

Transit

3.88%

Walk

36.29%

Drive

2.54%

Bike

Housing Ownership

31.53%

Owner Occupied

68.47%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.23%
Multi Family
2.4%
Single Person
54.4%
Multi Person
45.6%

Average Income

Household:$6,311,242.52 /yr

Individual:$4,802,240.94 /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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