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    5123 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

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    Multifamily asset in Hyde Park near University of Chicago.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    31,050 SF
    Price / SF:
    $206/SF
    Added:
    Feb 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    135
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 4 at 4:28 am

    Property Features for 5123 S University Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    31,050 SF
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1964

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    Lee Kiser

    Listing office Kiser Group

    Listing date Feb 23, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in Hyde Park, steps from the University of Chicago and 53rd Street retail.
    • Strong rental fundamentals and consistent tenant demand due to proximity to major institutions.
    • Value‑add potential through interior renovations and modernization.
    • Spacious unit layouts with classic vintage elements.
    • Opportunity to increase rents through unit upgrades and improved amenities.
    • Located in a stable and demand‑driven submarket with limited housing supply.

    Overview

    Located at 5123 S. University Ave in Chicago, IL, this multifamily property presents an investment opportunity in the heart of Hyde Park. The property has been under the same family ownership since 1964. Situated near the University of Chicago and the 53rd Street retail corridor, the building benefits from consistent tenant demand. The building features spacious unit layouts with vintage elements, offering value-add potential through interior renovations and modernization of finishes. With the ability to enhance rents through unit upgrades and improved amenities, investors can capitalize on Hyde Park’s limited housing supply and proximity to academic and medical institutions. The property size is 31,050 square feet.

    Local 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 $912.9k $29.40
    − Vacancy −$47.5k −$1.53
    EGI $865.4k $27.87
    − OpEx −$389.4k −$12.54
    NOI $476.0k $15.33
    31,050 SF · lease $29.40/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 45.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Apartment 5plus
    $6.80M
    $5.95M – $7.93M (±1% cap)
    NOI $475,970 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $14.64M
    $12.81M – $17.08M (±1% cap)
    NOI $1,024,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.01%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Apartment buildings

    Suggested Use

    Auto Repair Shop Kitchen & Bath Showroom Auto Parts Store Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility Carpet & Flooring Store Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.5975201
    Latitude
    41.8015521

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Multifamily asset in Hyde Park near University of Chicago.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 5123 S University Ave Chicago, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $6,400,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in Hyde Park, steps from the University of Chicago and 53rd Street retail.; Strong rental fundamentals and consistent tenant demand due to proximity to major institutions.; Value‑add potential through interior renovations and modernization.
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