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Attached Single · Chicago, IL
$399,000
2 beds · 1 baths · 1,400 sqft
1049 W AINSLIE Street #2, Chicago, IL, 60640
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What’s special

Central airIn-unit laundry
Experience lakeside living in this tasteful vintage rehab condo just a block and a half from Montrose Beach and the 18-mile lakefront path. This approx.1400 sqft corner 2bed/1bath abode boasts 10 ft. ceilings throughout, abundant natural light with north, south, and west exposures, central heating and A/C, in-unit full-sized side by side laundry, a private back deck, and one deeded exterior parking space included in the price. The spacious living room features a beautifully tiled gas fireplace and original wood mantle with built-in shelving. Each bedroom can easily fit a king-sized bed plus additional furniture and both have walk-in closets. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cabinets galore, and a breakfast bar for two. The adjoining dining area has gorgeous ceiling millwork, exposed brick, and enough space for a 10-person dining table and bar. Enjoy your private back porch right off the dining/kitchen area for a relaxing evening or hosting summer bbqs with friends.This pet-friendly 10-unit building is well-managed and has strong reserves. This unit also comes with its own private storage closet and shared bike storage in the basement. This location can't be beat with all that Uptown has to offer while being close to Andersonville and Edgewater neighborhoods. CTA Argyle stop, Sheridan busses, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Montrose beach, dog beach, and bird sanctuary all 2 blocks away. Experience Uptown neighborhood favorites like Green Mill, Sun Wah BBQ, Haibayo Coffee, Big Chicks, and amazing Vietnamese restaurants too many to name along Broadway and Argyle. Also close by are iconic concert venues like Aragon Ballroom and the Riviera. For groceries Mariano's, Aldi, and Jewel are all less than a mile away. This is one you don't want to miss!
— the listing agent’s description

The home

2 beds
1 baths
1,400 sqft
Built in 1906
Lot COMMON
Attached Single

What it’ll cost

$285 / sqft
$7,098 taxes / yr
$378/mo HOA
3 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$3,208/mo
Principal & interest$2,122
Property taxes$592
Homeowners insurance$116
HOA dues$378
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Price history
Listed for sale
Jun 17, 2026
$399,000
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$7,098/yr
Assessed value
2026
County assessor
$33,808~$338,080 mkt
2025
$33,808~$338,080 mkt
2024
$33,808~$338,080 mkt
2023
$26,000~$260,000 mkt
2022
$26,000~$260,000 mkt
2021
$26,000~$260,000 mkt
2020
$26,054~$260,540 mkt
2019
$28,991~$289,910 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirNatural GasForced AirBrickPublic SewerAlley AccessElectric Gate

Schools

Elementary — Mccutcheon Elementary School
Middle — Mccutcheon Elementary School
High — Senn High School
Assigned schools per the listing — always verify enrollment + boundaries with the district.
Neighborhood
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Stephanie Malmquist · Cross Street Real Estate
Listing last updated Jun 19, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 19, 2026, 10:42 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 19, 2026, 10:42 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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