Great opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor! This solid brick two-flat offers flexibility, income potential, and a convenient Chicago location. The second-floor unit is currently occupied, while the first-floor unit is vacant and ready for a new owner or tenant-perfect for someone looking to live in one unit while collecting rental income from the other. Both units feature separate utilities, with individual furnaces and hot water heaters located in the basement, making management and utility expenses simple. The property is conveniently located near the University of Chicago with easy access to major highways, public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences.
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$169,000
531 W 61st Pl, Chicago, IL 60621
5beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1908
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick two-flatIndividual furnacesSeparate utilities
- 8 days
- 387
- 59
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dimitris Mellos 312-588-9046,
James Group Properties LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12767848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Owned
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X125
Details
- Parcel number: 20163190100000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $150,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,160
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,633/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
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| 9/23/2026 | Listing removed | $169,000 |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000-5.6% |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listing removed | $179,000 |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000 |
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| 1/23/2026 | Contingent | $179,000 |
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| 12/20/2025 | Price change | $179,000-5.3% |
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| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,000 |
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| 12/18/2025 | Listing removed | $189,000 |
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| 12/13/2025 | Contingent | $189,000 |
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| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $189,000-5% |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+10.6% |
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| 12/25/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/25/2020 | Contingent | $180,000 |
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| 11/5/2020 | Pending sale | $180,000 |
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| 11/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $180,000 |
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| 10/1/2020 | Listing removed | $180,000 |
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| 9/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $180,000+0.1% |
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| 7/23/2019 | Listing removed | $179,900 |
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| 4/1/2019 | Price change | $179,900-2.7% |
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| 12/11/2018 | Price change | $184,900-2.2% |
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| 12/1/2018 | Price change | $189,000-2.6% |
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| 11/17/2018 | Price change | $194,000-2.5% |
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| 11/7/2018 | Price change | $199,000-4.8% |
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| 10/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $209,000-0.5% |
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| 3/30/2004 | Sold | $210,000+191.7% |
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| 12/10/2003 | Sold | $72,000+44% |
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| 12/26/1996 | Sold | $50,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,542 +119.1% | $15,000 +172.7% |
| 2023 | $1,160 +2.6% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | $1,131 +2.3% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $1,106 -43.8% | $5,500 -37.8% |
| 2020 | $1,969 -3.5% | $8,840 -13% |
| 2019 | $2,042 +1.7% | $10,162 |
| 2018 | $2,007 -19.7% | $10,162 -12.5% |
| 2017 | $2,500 +7.5% | $11,614 |
| 2016 | $2,326 +9.3% | $11,614 |
| 2015 | $2,128 -4.7% | $11,614 -3.5% |
| 2014 | $2,232 +2% | $12,031 |
| 2013 | $2,188 +1.4% | $12,031 |
| 2012 | $2,159 -12.2% | $12,031 -20.7% |
| 2011 | $2,459 -0.4% | $15,172 |
| 2010 | $2,469 +4.4% | $15,172 |
| 2009 | $2,366 +3.5% | $15,172 -4.8% |
| 2008 | $2,287 +1% | $15,940 |
| 2007 | $2,264 -19.4% | $15,940 -18.5% |
| 2006 | $2,809 +100.4% | $19,569 +128.1% |
| 2005 | $1,402 +1% | $8,578 |
| 2004 | $1,388 +104.3% | $8,578 |
| 2003 | $679 -5.4% | $8,578 +47.4% |
| 2002 | $718 +9.2% | $5,819 |
| 2001 | $657 +10.1% | $5,819 |
| 2000 | $597 -20.2% | $5,819 +13.9% |
| 1999 | $748 | $5,107 |
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