1237 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
OFF MARKET

1237 W Nelson St
Chicago, IL 60657

Lake View
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,395 sqft

$952,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,527/mo*
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$952,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,527/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,395 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$953K
Since last month
Increased$6K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$35K (-3.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +32% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$953K
July 2026$946K
June 2026$959K
May 2026$1.07M
April 2026$1.05M
March 2026$1.04M
February 2026$1.02M
January 2026$1.03M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1308 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$850,000
06/08/26
4
2
969
1542 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$850,000
03/12/26
3
2
1,800
3025 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,305,000
11/07/25
4
3
2,483
1426 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,088,000
10/08/25
3
2.5
2,225
1243 W Nelson St #2, Chicago, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
05/29/26
4
4.5
4,000
1524 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,501,000
05/19/26
4
3.5
1,761
1332 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,415,000
09/30/25
4
3.5
4,100
1222 W Lill Ave, Chicago, IL
0.62
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
09/29/25
2
2.5
1,700
1202 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
06/26/26
4
3.5
3,889
1307 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,940,000
08/28/25
5
3.5
4,200

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1227 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$2,537,000
6
5
4,000
Off Market
1235 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
0.00
$1,361,200
4
3.5
2,625
Off Market
1232 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$540,000
2
2
1,250
Recently Sold
1232 W Nelson St #1F, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$664,400
2
2
1,300
Off Market
1243 W Nelson St #2, Chicago, IL 60657
0.01
$1,900,000
4
4.5
4,000
Recently Sold
1228 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
0.03
$2,815,000
6
5
4,400
Recently Sold
1212 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
0.05
$2,016,800
5
3.5
4,200
Off Market
1240 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
0.03
$1,750,700
3
3.5
3,500
Off Market
1210 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
0.06
$1,873,200
5
6
-
Off Market
3042 N Racine Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60657
0.07
$777,400
3
2.5
2,200
Off Market
3042 N Racine Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60657
0.07
$720,000
2
2
1,300
Recently Sold
1208 W Wellington St #PENTHOUSE, Chicago, IL 60657
0.06
$1,513,400
3
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1889
Living Area
1,395 sqft
Price/Sqft
$683
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1237 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL. 1237 W Nelson St is in the Lake View neighborhood in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60657. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,395 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2975 sqft and was built in 1889.
1237 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,395 sqft single-family home in Lake View, built in 1889. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $952,500, with a rent estimate of $4,126/month.

Home Details for 1237 W Nelson St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1889
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2975 sqft

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2024
$15,813
$820,010
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in Lake View

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$560K
$53.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$399
$19MoM
Available listings
255
7MoM
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What Locals Say about Lake View

At least 928 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say parking is easy

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 29 % Say car is needed

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  • Victoria Martinez
    "It’s a heavily dog friendly city, and some owners are extremely responsible and some are not. I would caution any large green space may mean off leash dogs who are either trained very well or not at all"
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  • H6trbrfn8j
    "Park events, festivals, outdoor events all summer long. Lake is close and lots of parks with wide open space and playgrounds "
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  • Veriluna
    "We always have something happening on our neighborhood - festivals, fairs, concerts. Especially in summer time. It is a very live and crowded neighborhood, you never feel bored here."
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  • Pq4jbd5q7f
    "Fests! Also being so close to the lake, close to multiple libraries, multiple gyms, and walking distance from many grocery stores "
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  • Pq4jbd5q7f
    "Bar scene in lakeview! Cubs games and restaurants. Going for walks and runs along the lake and going the the gym"
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  • Brandon Christie
    "I reverse commute to the suburbs for work, 25 mile drive takes about 35min in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon."
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  • Jose.martinez.chicago
    "It’s very diverse, great shops, great restaurants, right by the park and lake. It’s beautiful! I can’t see myself living anywhere else. "
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  • Kevin Chern
    "I work from home but can get just about anywhere in the city without a car. This neighborhood is very good for mobility. "
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  • James Cloud
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 4 years now. It’s walkable and several major public transit lines are nearby."
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  • Brian Flanagan
    "Great area for singles, families, old and young. Safe, lots of restaurants, shops, good schools. Close to lake. Close to city via any transport you decided on. "
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  • Tinlik121212
    "The area is getting bad everyday. I don’t know what is causing this but I hear shootings almost every two weeks or so"
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  • Sambatjes
    "I’ve lived here for 2 years total (1 year in 2019, and this year 2024). Areas fun but pretty expensive. Surprisingly a lot of great asian food but lacking a solid pizza spot. Over fine to live here, but wouldn’t be living hear if I wasn’t lucky enough to have scored a cheap apartment "
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  • Trulia User
    "The HOA is a downside of having this aera your neighbors are too close. Keeping your kids out of the lake or drowning would be a construct reminder"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its a quit and friendly neighborhood I’ve live here and i also work around the neighborhood to all parents live down here you don’t have to worry about your kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good morning nice neighbors I’ll keep it clean. We respect one another I do not have any pets. Nice decorations for the holidays. Back to school giveaways, garage sales, nice humble, and friendly neighbors"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a dog friendly neighbourhood with plenty of pet loving people that keep it clean in the same time"
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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood is very unique because everything is walking distance, a lot stores , restaurants, gyms and good places to hang out with friends. In addition there are a lot bars with good quality of beer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know of any events at this time. oh there's always the first day of summer, and opening day at Wrigley. also opening day at the beach"
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  • Trulia User
    "good access to busses and not too awful of a walk to red,brown or purple line trains. Trains are mostly on time"
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  • Andrew F.
    "This neighborhood used to be very safe and quiet. Now recently I have heard gunshots out my window and there was a drive-by shooting right at the end of my street in the afternoon! After 13 years I am leaving."
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  • Trulia User
    "So much to do…restaurants, bike and walking paths, Divy, and boating. Beautiful parks and a zoo is close. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are so many options at all times, divvy bikes, trains, buses, ride chairs, and walking distance to so many places"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great access to shopping, bars, restaurants, and parks. Nice area and the neighbors seem friendly. Lots of kids in this area."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is still a lot of original character and flavor in this neighborhood. Still host to several well-established ethnic / cultural minority residents, whose language and foods flow through the air at any restaurant or cafe, perfuming the ambiance with enough spice to attract both locals and foreign alike."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s some local street festivals that make things pretty fun every year, especially when the weather is nice. I recommend them because they’re enjoyable!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very pet friendly. Owner clean after their dogs. Lots of dog runs and park for pets. Pet shops are plenty. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I think it's a safe neighborhood for the city of Chicago. I think there's a lot to do and everything is either within walking distance or very close with the help of public transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has good transportation as it is very close to the EL and the brown line runs through it, as well as some stops on the red! Lots of bus stops throughout as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is beautiful and lively, lots to do everywhere and great for walkers. So close to the beach and amazing to spend the summer in! Good transport for the brown and red lines."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood about eight months overall very safe and assessable to anything your heart me desire however it’s a tad racist🤷‍♂️"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family friendly!! Very dog friendly! Very public transit friendly! Very close to everything! Has just about everything!"
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  • Trulia User
    "The express bus gets me downtown in 10 minutes instead of 40 minutes with the local bus. The trains get him anywhere in the city swiftly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lakeview seems to be a family friendly place. There are accessible parks nearby. It’s kind of unclear how good the schools are. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Almost everyone in this neighborhood is a dog owner. It’s common place, and I believe there is a dog park nearby. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dog friendly rentals, and for the most part, people are good about picking up after their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very friendly and walkable with quiet side streets that are great for dogs. There are sidewalks everywhere and the areas is very clean. There are so many dogs in the area as well and it seems like a great place to walk them and make sure they get socialization. Everyone is friendly and it seems like there are a lot of dog-friendly buildings and units in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for 11 years near Hamlin Park...very kid friendly and safe. the baseball programs and pool are amazing and fun."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy - Train, bus, car everything is easy to access. cheap. can park most places but also a lot of permit parking."
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  • Samantha
    "Easy walking, lake is close, many dog parks, friendly people. Vet is right on the main road and very popular. Lots to do to keep your dog active. Sooooooooooooooo fun"
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  • Begordon.favors
    "Dog owners are respectful and considerate. Picking up after their dog and keeping them on a lease. There is a dog park in the neighborhood."
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Frequently asked questions about 1237 W Nelson St

  • What is 1237 W Nelson St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1237 W Nelson St in Chicago, IL is $952,500.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $560K. That is up $53.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Lake View neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Lake View neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Lake View, Chicago.
  • How big is the lot at 1237 W Nelson St?
    The lot at 1237 W Nelson St in Chicago, IL is about 0.07 acres (2,975 sq ft).
  • Does 1237 W Nelson St have a garage?
    Yes, 1237 W Nelson St in Chicago, IL has a garage.