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Contemporary Duplex with Detached Garage
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For Sale
$399,900

3940 Center Avenue, Lyons, IL 60534

MULTI_FAMILY - Contemporary - Lyons, IL

Property Size2,846 SF
Lot Size0.28 Acres
Price / SF$140.51
Days on Market3

Property Features for 3940 Center Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 3, Basement, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 3
Parking 8
Parking features Owned, Garage, Assigned
Patio and Porch features Patio
Fencing Chain Link, Fenced
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space
Lot features Corner Lot
Elementary school district 103
Middle school district 103
High school district 201
Directions Take 294 and exit at Ogden Avenue (34) East. Take past 1st Avenue. Turn right on Center Avenue. Property on right. From Chicago, take I-55 south to Harlem Avenue North. Turn left on Ogden Avenue. Turn left on Center Avenue. Property on right.
Subdivision Lyons
Standard status Active
APN 18011040510000
Lot size 0.28 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 9547

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas

Amenities

laundry room
fenced backyard

Building Details

Year built 1971
Building materials Brick
Roof type Asphalt
Architectural style Contemporary
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Infinity · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Lori Swanson
Added: Jul 30 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 6:06AM
MLS# 12694410

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This contemporary duplex investment offers two identical units, each with three bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room plus dining room/family room. Each unit has 1,423 square feet of interior space. A laundry room is located in the basement common area, and the partially finished basement includes a living area, flex space, a small refrigerator, and a bathroom with a shower stall. The door to the finished basement area and the unfinished storage space locks for privacy from the common area laundry room. The building has a front entry and a back entry.

The property is situated on a 0.28-acre lot with a fully fenced backyard. Parking is supported by a 3-car detached garage that can be rented out and five private parking spaces for occupants. Brick construction is paired with natural gas heating and an asphalt roof. The first-floor unit is vacant and has new vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms, while the second-floor unit has a tenant in place.

A sump pump was replaced in July 2026. The estate sale is being sold as-is.

Key Highlights

  • Two identical units, each with three bedrooms and one bathroom, plus kitchen, living room, and dining room/family room
  • 1,423 square feet per unit
  • Partially finished basement includes a living area, flex space, small refrigerator, and bathroom with shower stall

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $64.5k $22.68
− Vacancy −$4.5k −$1.59
EGI $60.0k $21.09
− OpEx −$27.0k −$9.49
NOI $33.0k $11.60
2,846 SF · lease $22.68/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$527.6K
$461.6K – $615.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,929 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.23%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$471.7K
$412.7K – $550.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,016 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$982.6K
$859.8K – $1.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,782 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Jumbo Center Iron ... Trucking Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden 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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

507
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60534, IL

10,749
Population
4,461
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
1.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,657
Density / Sq Mi
$63,827
Median Household Income
$41,328
Median Earnings
$1,149
Median Rent
$243,500
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?
Duplex - Two identical three-bedroom, one-bath units with private laundry access, plus a fenced backyard and detached garage for added income potential.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3940 Center Avenue Lyons, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two identical units, each with three bedrooms and one bathroom, plus kitchen, living room, and dining room/family room; 1,423 square feet per unit; Partially finished basement includes a living area, flex space, small refrigerator, and bathroom with shower stall
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