Amazing investment opportunty to own an updated legal 2-flat with a finished English Garden Unit with HIGH ceilings in Jefferson Park. This property offers generous living space, strong rental income, and excellent flexibility for an investor, owner-occupant, or multi-generational household. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 feature 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with thoughtfully redesigned floor plans that provide larger bedrooms than typically found in vintage Chicago buildings. Each unit offers bright living spaces, recessed lighting, updated kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry, plus one full bathroom and a convenient powder room. Unit 1 is currently leased at $2,650 per month, including electricity, gas/heat, water, trash removal, landscaping, and one garage parking space. Unit 2 is currently leased at $2,400 per month, including electricity and water. Together, the two legal units currently generate $5,050 in monthly rental revenue, or $60,600 annually. The finished basement is currently vacant but can provide additional flexible living space with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and an estimated rental potential of approximately $2,300 per month (MLS Comparable#: 12616160), subject to applicable laws, zoning, approvals, and permitted use. If legally approved for rental use, the property's potential combined gross income could reach approximately $7,250 per month or $87,000 annually. Additional features include an oversized deck above the garage, shared outdoor space, rear decks, and coin-operated washer and dryer, providing added convenience and potential supplemental income. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, transportation, parks, and neighborhood amenities, this is a versatile income-producing property with updated interiors, spacious layouts, and excellent long-term potential. Schedule your private showing today and explore everything this unique Chicago 2-flat has to offer.
Active
$790,000
5759 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
8beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1983
-- sqft lot
$775,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days
- 397
- 29
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karla Mina 312-498-8473,
MPower Residential Brokerage LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12740081
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: No Tub
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X125
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 13054150200000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $5,513
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$775,400
$737,000 - $814,000
$2,501/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $790,000 |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listing removed | $2,600 |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $2,600+4% |
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| 2/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
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Neighborhood: Jefferson Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Farnsworth Elementary School
- Middle: Farnsworth Elementary School
- High: Taft High School
- 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.







