CLASSIC CHICAGO BRICK 2-FLAT WITH GARDEN UNIT - EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OR OWNER-OCCUPANT OPPORTUNITY! This well-maintained brick building in desirable West Humboldt Park features 3 spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with large formal dining rooms, generous-sized bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and separate utilities. The finished garden unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, (legality of the garden unit is not warranted), making it ideal for extended family or additional rental income. The property has been carefully maintained with three gas meters, and three separate electrical panels. Conveniently located near CTA transportation, shopping, schools, and neighborhood amenities. The building could benefit from some TLC, but it offers tremendous value, solid cash-flow potential, and long-term appreciation. Taxes do not reflect any exemptions. Don't miss this outstanding investment opportunity!
Price change
Price cut: $20K (8/31)
$524,900
1543 N Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
6beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$519,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous-sized bedroomsWell-maintained brick buildingLarge formal dining roomsBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Ernesto Camarillo 773-220-0622,
Century 21 Universal
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12738231
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 16021030080000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,388
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$519,200
$493,000 - $545,000
$2,225/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $524,900-3.7% |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $544,900 |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listing removed | $544,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12699393 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $544,900 |
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| 8/4/2026 | Contingent | $544,900 |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $544,900+157% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12699393 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2015 | Sold | $212,000+1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09027031 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2015 | Pending sale | $209,900 |
Source: ERA Mi Casa Real Estate #09027031 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $209,900+27.2% |
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| 7/2/2009 | Sold | $165,000-47.6% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06907302 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2004 | Sold | $315,000+98.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/1998 | Sold | $159,000+160.7% |
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| 5/8/1997 | Sold | $61,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,389 -4.7% | $35,000 |
| 2023 | $6,705 +3.2% | $35,000 |
| 2022 | $6,495 +2% | $35,000 |
| 2021 | $6,369 +56.5% | $35,000 +63.8% |
| 2020 | $4,070 -5.4% | $21,371 -14% |
| 2019 | $4,304 +1.7% | $24,850 |
| 2018 | $4,230 +13.7% | $24,850 +20.3% |
| 2017 | $3,720 +2.3% | $20,655 |
| 2016 | $3,637 +10.1% | $20,655 |
| 2015 | $3,304 -6.2% | $20,655 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $3,522 +2% | $18,984 |
| 2013 | $3,453 +1.4% | $18,984 |
| 2012 | $3,407 -18.1% | $18,984 -26% |
| 2011 | $4,159 -0.4% | $25,664 |
| 2010 | $4,176 +4.4% | $25,664 |
| 2009 | $4,002 -13.8% | $25,664 -20.7% |
| 2008 | $4,642 +40.8% | $32,363 |
| 2007 | $3,298 -29% | $32,363 |
| 2006 | $4,646 +40.7% | $32,363 +60.1% |
| 2005 | $3,303 +1% | $20,212 |
| 2004 | $3,269 +52.4% | $20,212 |
| 2003 | $2,145 -5.4% | $20,212 +40% |
| 2002 | $2,267 +5.4% | $14,442 |
| 2001 | $2,150 +8.9% | $14,442 |
| 2000 | $1,976 0% | $14,442 +17.6% |
| 1999 | $1,976 | $12,283 |
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Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
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