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2040 W Charleston St, Chicago, IL, 60647

8beds
4baths
--sqft
$1,200,000
--price/sqft
$8,285/moest. monthly cost
$331,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

A phenomenal Bucktown location, zero vacancy, and an incredible rent roll - this classic brick four-flat is a rare fully-leased investment opportunity, with all four units occupied at market rents and income in place from day one. Set a half-block west of Damen on a quiet residential street surrounded by single-family homes, the building offers four full-floor units, each with two bedrooms, one bath, hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, and independently updated mechanicals - HVAC, electrical, and plumbing serving each unit separately. Several systems were replaced between 2019 and 2024, and Unit 1F was fully remodeled in 2020, keeping deferred maintenance light for years to come. Gated entry, a shared deck, and two to three exterior parking spaces at the rear round out the building. Location does the heavy lifting on rental demand here: the 606 Trail, Walsh Playground, and Mariano's all sit within a short walk, the Blue Line is under a mile away, and I-94 access is just blocks off - the kind of walkability that keeps units leased and turnover low. A brick walk-up of this vintage is some of Bucktown's most resilient building stock, ideally suited to a long-term hold. Strong bones, a strong corner of the city, and a stabilized, fully-performing asset in one of Chicago's most in-demand neighborhoods.

Getting Around

86
WalkingVery Walkable
73
TransitExcellent Transit
94
BikeBiker's Paradise

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1887

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2018

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 14311270270000
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • Special condition: List Broker Must Accompany

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,178 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 24X100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Driveway,Yes,Owned
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,067$72,804
Home Insurance *$358$4,296
Property Taxes $1,730$20,760
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$8,285$99,420
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$284,057/yr
40% on housing$248,550/yr
45% on housing$220,933/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.1%
15.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60647$537
Cook County$225

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60647$376
Cook County$219

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-22Listed for sale$1,200,000
2021-08-20Listing removed--
2021-08-01Listed for rent$1,550
2019-09-30Sold$760,000
2011-06-30Sold$428,750

For Sale by Agent

AgentGrigory Pekarsky
BrokerageVesta Preferred LLC

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