1618 N Rockwell Street

Welcome to this well-maintained and extensively updated two-flat offering strong rental stability and an ideal location. The second-floor unit features quartz countertops, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, deep cabinetry, two bedrooms, a full bath with a tub and pocket door, and the perfect office nook complete with built-in shelving and a desk. The first-floor unit opens to a bright living room with three east-facing windows, hardwood flooring throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms, a full bath with tub, a flexible third bedroom currently used as an office, and a rear primary bedroom near the laundry area; the first-floor unit is leased through August 11, 2026. Utilities are separate with individual gas and electric for each unit. Since 2021, improvements include a new roof and gutter system, exterior painting, courtyard rebuild with tree removal, sidewalk repairs, chimney lining, new central air and furnaces for both units, a new privacy fence, updated appliances including washer and dryer in the first-floor unit, refinished hardwood floors, additional electrical outlets, a new second-level breaker box, replacement of all exterior doors, and tuckpointing of the garage with water and electric added; further updates include a newly stone-paved backyard (2024), interior and exterior repainting (2024), installation of 10 inches of open-cell spray foam insulation in the attic for enhanced energy efficiency and year-round temperature control (2024), new copper water service (2025), and a new microwave in Unit 2 (2026). The property also offers a two-car garage plus a parking pad for two additional vehicles and is located on a quiet block close to restaurants, shopping, groceries, yoga studios, the 606 trail, and Humboldt Park, with a Free Little Library out front.