2040 W Shakespeare Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Fabulous Bucktown cottage!! This brick charmer in the heart of Bucktown, Chicago has been featured in international magazines and was renovated/updated by owner within the last 10 years and has new thermopane windows throughout the first floor 2024 and newer appliances, tuckpointing and underground plumbing to the street. hot water heater 5 yrs, High ceilings and original and newer dark wood floors on main level, open floor plan as well as a a nice size living room and a spacious open island kitchen that goes to a nice sized deck and yard. There is a bedroom with a large closet and full bath on the main floor, a big pantry and interior stairs to basement with tons of storage. Upstairs is the master bedroom, gorgeous full bath with skylights and modern shower and fixtures. There is also an open living area also with sky lights that has a charming wood / gas fireplace. basement , with laundry is TALL and not really much below grade as the sidewalks are raised, it has a vintage sink from when it may have been a unit. It has 2 exits! Perfect for more beds, baths etc. Circuit breakers, radiant heat and much reno done. Back deck has been replaced within the past 10 years. Lot size is 25x75 and this is landlocked. Other homes on block have done dormers and full basement renovations upward additions. PLEASE NOTE!!Currently rented at 3950. month until May 2026. GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON TO BUY, PLAN TO ADD DORMER OR FINISH BASEMENT AND GET PLANS WHILE TENANT IS PAYING RENT.