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$699,999
5 Days On Site

1639 S Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,000
SqFt
$175
/SqFt
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
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Prime mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of Pilsen! Property is currently set up as a single-family home and building will be vacant at closing. This historic brick building, built in the late 1800's, offers approximately 4,000 sq ft across multiple units with strong potential rental income and future upside. The first-floor features an open-concept layout with two large rooms, laundry, fireplace, a spacious kitchen, and a full bath. The basement has 2 bedrooms / 1 bath (~1,500 sq ft) with 9ft ceilings. The second floor offers a full 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 gas fireplaces, an enclosed porch and wet bar for year-round entertaining. There is also an outdoor rooftop deck boasting stunning skyline views. Interiors include hardwood and tile flooring, in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, generous closets. Rare attached 2-car garage included. This is a very unique and well cared for property. The basement is fully finished and set up with two more bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and laundry. Cash or Commercial Financing will most likely be needed for purchase (Building is zoned C1-2). Located on bustling Blue Island Ave, just steps from 18th Street, CTA Pink Line, UIC, and the Medical District, this property benefits from a 96 Walk Score and a 99 Bike Score. Surrounded by Pilsen's vibrant dining, art, and cultural scene, this is an unbeatable live-work-invest opportunity. Whether you're looking to stabilize income, renovate for higher rents, or add a boutique storefront, 1639 S Blue Island delivers exceptional potential. Property sold "As Is"

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$699,999
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,000 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
N/A
MLS® Number 
12457078
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$11,115.96
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
9 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
9 hours agoStatus changed to Active
6 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Direction Faces 
East
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerGarageOn SiteAttached
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FinishedFull
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Vaulted Ceiling(s)Wet Bar
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Balcony/Porch/Lanai 
Dimensions - 20X13Level - Second
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 16X16Level - Basement
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 11X12Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 17X21Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 20X17Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 20X15Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Dimensions - 5X10Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 18X24Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 19X13Level - Second
Other Room 
Dimensions - 15X24Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Balcony
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
CHI - Lower West Side
School District 
299
Township 
West Chicago
Schools
School District
299
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.



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