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$4,900 /month

4940 N Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60625

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What This House Offers

Classic Chicago brick bungalow offering timeless character,thoughtful updates,and an exceptional Albany Park location. Tucked away on a quiet one-way... residential street,this 5-bedroom,2-bath home sits on a wide 30 x 125 ft lot and beautifully blends original architectural details with modern updates. Built in 1921,the home retains its original woodwork,stained glass,hardwood floors,built-in features,and a beautiful brick fireplace with custom built-ins. The sun-filled living room features an impressive span of windows,creating a warm and inviting space. The separate dining room flows into a distinctive kitchen with imported Mexican tile,turquoise cabinetry,stainless steel appliances,and a generous pantry-a rare and charming feature. Three bedrooms and an updated full bath are located on the second level,including a spacious primary bedroom. The second-floor bath features marble and white stone finishes,while the main floor offers two additional bedrooms,a full bath,office,and welcoming foyer. A finished basement adds flexible living or bedroom space,along with laundry and the potential to add a third bathroom. The fully fenced and recently landscaped backyard is ideal for entertaining and summer gatherings,with a patio and fire pit. A detached 2-car garage provides convenience and additional storage. One of the home's standout features is its location directly across from the North Branch riverfront trail and River Park,offering immediate access to walking and biking paths,a dog park,community pool,playground,and expansive green space. The Brown Line is approximately 0.4 miles away,with convenient highway access within 2 miles. Close to neighborhood dining,shopping,parks,and transportation,this is a special opportunity to experience the best of Albany Park and Chicago's Northwest Side. MLS# MRD12737700

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Unit

  • $4,900 / month
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2835 sq. ft.
  • Available Sep 1

Home Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer/Dryer

Community Features

  • Garages

4940 N Whipple St is a single-family home for rent in Chicago, IL

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Garage

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Home Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2023
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Office
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • 2835 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Porch
  • Patio

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x 125

Schools

  • Hibbard Elementary School
  • Albany Park Multicultural Elemen Middle School
  • Roosevelt High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Humidifier
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Public Water Source
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Fuses
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 2026-09-01

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

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Property Address:
4940 N Whipple St,
Chicago, IL 60625
Listed by
Marta Lazic | Redfin Corporation
Phone Number: (224) 699-5002
MRED#IL

Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Good public transit70 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable40 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active77 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
0 min Drive
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
2 min Drive
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
4 min Drive
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
19 min Drive
ORD
Airport
Chicago Midway International
27 min Drive
Chicago Midway International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

4 rating

Hibbard Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

5 rating

Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Northshore Adventist Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

1 rating

Roosevelt High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Lawrence Hall Youth Services

Grades 9-12

Private

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Lawrence Hall-Jarvis

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

North Park University

Walk: 8 min (0.5 mi)

Northeastern Ill. Univ.

Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)

Truman College

Drive: 6 min (2.9 mi)

DeVry University-Illinois

Drive: 7 min (3.2 mi)

Discover Albany Park, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 4940 N Whipple St proximity to 4901-4911 N Kedzie Ave, Albany Park Shopping Center, and 3148 W Lawrence Ave. 4901-4911 N Kedzie Ave is 0.7 miles away, and Albany Park Shopping Center is within a 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, 4940 N Whipple St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.5 miles. Transit options include Francisco Station and Kedzie Station (Brown Line).

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 4940 N Whipple St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Winnemac Park, Gompers Park, and North Park Village Nature Center.

Airports

Living in Albany Park provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 19 minutes from 4940 N Whipple St. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 14.6 miles away.

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