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1242 W Nelson St; Chicago, IL Property Details

1242 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL is a Duplex 2 Units that was built in 1888. This property is currently Financed and is for sale. Our records show that 1242 W Nelson St has 5 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, and a total of 2,356 square feet. The lot size of 1242 W Nelson St is 3,000 square feet.

On Market for 85 days
1242 W Nelson St Chicago, IL 60657
$2,600,000 Listing Price
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,356 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Financed
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Corporate
  • Owner Status: Corporate
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Purchase Price: $700,000
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $550,303
  • Est. Equity / %: $703,697 / 56.12%
  • APN: 14-29-111-023-0000
  • Situs County: Cook
  • Length Of Ownership: 1 year, 3 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 11

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior Wall Type: Wood
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Building Quality: C
  • Roof Cover Type: Other

Measurements

  • Total: 2,356/SqFt
  • Lot: 3,000/SqFt
  • Gross: 2,356/SqFt
  • Living: 2,356/SqFt
  • Building: 2,356/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $297.11

Legal Description

  • Description: JOHN P (ALTGELDS) SUB OF BLKS1-4, NH BLK6, & THAT PT BLK7 LYING NELY OF CENTER LINE OF LINCOLN AVE, IN SUB BY EXECUTORS OF W
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Duplex 2 Units
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Chicago Public School District 299
  • Lat / Lon: 41.937305 / -87.660576
  • Subdivision: Altgelds Sub
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Zoning: RS-3
  • County Use Code: 2-11

Amenities

  • Plus Four: 4214
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

1242 W Nelson St has no associated ownership info
1242 W Nelson St has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1242 W Nelson St has 10 associated Taxes items

1242 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL pays taxes in Cook County, IL. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $85,000. The APN we've located for 1242 W Nelson St is 14-29-111-023-0000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $85,000
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Cook
  • APN:  14-29-111-023-0000
  • Assessed Land Value:  42498
  • Market Land Value:  424980
  • Tax Amount:  16394
  • Tax Year:  2023
  • Market Value:  850000
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1242 W Nelson St has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $85,000 Land Value $42,498 Improvement Value $42,502 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $85,000 Land Value $42,498 Improvement Value $42,502 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $16,394 Change Rate +0.574209% Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2022 Assessed Value $86,000 Land Value $52,500 Improvement Value $33,500 Tax Amount $10,414.12 Change Rate +0.05047% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.121094%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $86,000 Land Value $52,500 Improvement Value $33,500 Tax Amount $9,913.77 Change Rate -0.030965% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.115276%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $69,899 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $49,499 Tax Amount $10,230.56 Change Rate +0.003041% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.146362%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $77,666 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $57,266 Tax Amount $10,199.54 Change Rate +0.015325% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.131326%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $77,666 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $57,266 Tax Amount $10,045.59 Change Rate -0.164528% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.129343%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $59,230 Land Value $18,000 Improvement Value $41,230 Tax Amount $12,023.85 Change Rate +0.05816% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.203003%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $59,230 Land Value $18,000 Improvement Value $41,230 Tax Amount $11,362.98 Change Rate +0.095443% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.191845%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $59,230 Land Value $18,000 Improvement Value $41,230 Tax Amount $10,372.95 Change Rate +0.128564% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.17513%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $52,107 Land Value $15,000 Improvement Value $37,107 Tax Amount $9,191.28 Change Rate +0.021401% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.176392%
Year 2013 Assessed Value $52,107 Land Value $15,000 Improvement Value $37,107 Tax Amount $8,998.7 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.172697%