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Five-Unit Apartment Building
For Sale
$1,560,000

1701 W 21st Street, Chicago, IL 60608

MULTI_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market12

Property Features for 1701 W 21st Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning MULTI
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 7
Full bathrooms 7
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 7, Bedroom 10, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 4, Basement, Bedroom 6
Basement Storage Space, Finished, Concrete
Directions Southwest Corner of 21st St and Paulina St, 1 block west of Ashland Ave.
Subdivision CHI - Lower West Side
Standard status Active
APN 17194240220000

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 22653

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

in-unit washer/dryer
central air conditioning
storage spaces

Building Details

Year built 1883
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 5
Building materials Brick
Roof type Rubber
Listing Agency: Homecoin.com
Listed By: Jonathan Minerick · License #B.1003079.CORP
Added: Aug 11 Changed: Aug 18 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 5:06PM
MLS# 12730594

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This five-unit brick apartment building was reworked to the studs from 2013 through 2023, with updated building systems, contemporary layouts, and upgraded interior finishes. Apartments include stone or quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, hardwood or engineered flooring, tiled bathrooms, and in-unit laundry. Each unit has its own furnace, central AC, and tank or tankless water heater. A first-floor 1,500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bath loft is becoming available, while the property includes a full unfinished basement with utility and tenant storage areas.

The corner-lot property is being sold with both 1701 W 21st St and 2102 S Paulina St addresses on one PIN. An attached two-car garage is accessed from the alley. Water service runs in copper to the city main, and gas and electric are separately metered. The building is located in Pilsen with immediate access to public transit. Current operating metrics include a 7.15% cap rate and projected 1.42 DCR.

Key Highlights

  • Five‑unit apartment building on a corner lot with both 1701 W 21st St and 2102 S Paulina St addresses on one PIN
  • Gut‑rehabilitated to the studs between 2013‑2023 with updated building systems and modern apartment layouts
  • Each unit has individual furnaces, central AC, and separate tank or tankless water heaters

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Nursing Home Veterinary Clinic Bed & Breakfast Daycare Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

5
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,022
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60608, IL

75,770
Population
32,617
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
34%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
6.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,221
Density / Sq Mi
$70,704
Median Household Income
$42,211
Median Earnings
$1,208
Median Rent
$341,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Gut-rehabilitated brick property with individual HVAC and separately metered gas and electric serving each apartment.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1701 W 21st Street Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,560,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit apartment building on a corner lot with both 1701 W 21st St and 2102 S Paulina St addresses on one PIN; Gut‑rehabilitated to the studs between 2013‑2023 with updated building systems and modern apartment layouts; Each unit has individual furnaces, central AC, and separate tank or tankless water heaters
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