Investor opportunity! Solid-brick multi-family building featuring 2 oversized residential units, an occupied income-producing garden apartment, detached 2-car garage, separate utilities, and a full basement with exterior access. Offering significant value-add potential, this property is ideal for investors seeking a rehab project, BRRRR strategy, long-term hold, or owner-occupants looking to build equity while generating rental income. Spacious floorplans, classic Chicago architecture, and multiple exit strategies make this an outstanding investment opportunity. Buyer information package available with estimated renovation costs, projected market rents, ARV analysis, and investment highlights. Property is being sold "as-is."
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$299,500
1512 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
10beds
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Get pre-qualified$2,275/mo
Multi Family
Built in 1896
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Sidney Martin 773-706-1405,
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.,
Gwendolene Newton,
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12710241
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
Features
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 16232280270000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Greystone
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,242
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listing removed | $307,000 |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $307,000 |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $307,000 |
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| 3/4/2026 | Contingent | $307,000 |
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| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $307,000+45.5% |
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| 11/25/2008 | Sold | $211,000+31.9% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06761573 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2004 | Sold | $160,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,243 +106.4% | $26,000 +116.7% |
| 2023 | $2,540 +2.6% | $11,999 |
| 2022 | $2,476 +2.3% | $11,999 |
| 2021 | $2,421 -19.8% | $11,999 -11.2% |
| 2020 | $3,019 -3.5% | $13,509 -13% |
| 2019 | $3,130 +1.7% | $15,528 |
| 2018 | $3,077 -31.8% | $15,528 -25.7% |
| 2017 | $4,513 +7.9% | $20,893 |
| 2016 | $4,185 +9.3% | $20,893 |
| 2015 | $3,829 +7.1% | $20,893 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $3,574 +2% | $19,262 |
| 2013 | $3,503 +1.4% | $19,262 |
| 2012 | $3,456 -18.9% | $19,262 -26.8% |
| 2011 | $4,261 -0.4% | $26,297 |
| 2010 | $4,279 +4.4% | $26,297 |
| 2009 | $4,101 +78.8% | $26,297 +64.5% |
| 2008 | $2,294 +1% | $15,989 |
| 2007 | $2,271 -1.1% | $15,989 |
| 2006 | $2,295 +5.7% | $15,989 +20.3% |
| 2005 | $2,171 +1% | $13,286 |
| 2004 | $2,149 +2.2% | $13,286 |
| 2003 | $2,102 +54.8% | $13,286 +75.7% |
| 2002 | $1,358 -5% | $7,560 -8.5% |
| 2001 | $1,430 +20.1% | $8,260 |
| 2000 | $1,191 | $8,260 +33.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,199 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- NAManley Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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