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Opportunity awaits at this classic cottage-style home located in Chicago's West Garfield Park community, offering tremendous potential for buyers seeking to bring new life to a property with character, space, and a promising location. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full unfinished basement, this residence presents a unique chance to reimagine and transform a home while taking advantage of its existing footprint and traditional layout. The cottage design offers timeless appeal and serves as a solid canvas for future improvements, allowing the next owner to create a space tailored to their vision and lifestyle. The full basement significantly expands the possibilities, providing additional square footage that can be utilized for storage, recreation, workspace, or future living space, subject to local requirements and approvals. Positioned on a residential block lined with a mix of long-term homeowners and improving properties, the home benefits from a location that continues to attract attention due to its accessibility and proximity to many of Chicago's key amenities. The generous lot provides outdoor space with opportunities for landscaping, gardening, entertaining, or creating an inviting backyard retreat. The property's layout and lot size offer flexibility that is becoming increasingly difficult to find within city limits, creating an excellent foundation for future improvements and long-term value. Beyond the property itself, the surrounding neighborhood offers convenient access to parks, community facilities, educational institutions, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Residents enjoy proximity to Garfield Park, one of Chicago's largest and most historic green spaces, featuring recreational amenities, athletic facilities, walking paths, and the world-renowned Garfield Park Conservatory. The neighborhood also benefits from convenient access to downtown Chicago, the Illinois Medical District, the United Center, and numerous employment centers throughout the city. Transportation is a major advantage of this location, with nearby CTA bus routes, Green Line access, and convenient connections to major roadways including I-290, allowing efficient travel throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The area continues to benefit from public and private investment, creating renewed interest and opportunities for growth throughout the surrounding community. This property represents a chance to unlock value and create something truly special. Whether your vision includes restoring its original charm, reimagining the interior layout, or creating a completely refreshed living environment, the possibilities are substantial. The combination of a classic cottage design, full unfinished basement, city lot, and convenient location creates an opportunity that is increasingly rare in today's market. With its strong potential, desirable accessibility, and proximity to parks, transportation, and city amenities, 4316 W Carroll Ave offers a compelling opportunity to establish a presence in a neighborhood with ongoing momentum and future promise.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 1 | LAST UPDATED | 6/9/2026 |
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| YEAR BUILT | 1888 | COMMUNITY | CHI - West Garfield Park |
| COUNTY | Cook | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Tilton Elementary School |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | Hope College Prep High School |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | None |
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| AREA | CHI - West Garfield Park |
| BASEMENT | Full, Unfinished, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Aluminum Siding |
| HEAT | Natural Gas |
| LOT | 2483 sq ft |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 100.2 x 25 |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STYLE | Cottage |
| TAXES | 3625 |
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