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5539 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Two communities offer courtyard and townhome-style layouts with LIHTC and HAP program agreements.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market39

Property Features for 5539 S Prairie Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Multifamily

Additional Details

Public Transit Yes
Multifamily Units 176
Listing Agency: Chicago - Downtown
Listed By: Tyler Hague · License #IL: 471.009171; IN: PB21300474; WI: 57999-90
Source: Colliers
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 12:59PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multifamily offering combines two apartment communities totaling 176 units in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood. Park Apartments contains 120 units in a historic courtyard setting and is subject to layered LIHTC and HAP agreements. Prairie Park Apartments adds 56 townhome-style units, with LIHTC restrictions nearing expiration. The properties can be acquired together or separately, allowing consideration of either the complete offering or an individual community.

The assets are positioned within Chicago’s South Lakefront submarket in a transit-accessible setting. Nearby demand drivers identified for the offering include Washington Park, Hyde Park, the University of Chicago, UChicago Medicine, and Lake Michigan. The portfolio provides two distinct physical profiles: a courtyard apartment community and a townhome-style community, each with its own affordability-program structure.

Key Highlights

  • 176‑unit offering comprising two multifamily communities
  • Park Apartments includes 120 units in a historic courtyard layout
  • Prairie Park Apartments contains 56 townhome‑style units

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Building Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom HVAC Service Plumbing Service Computer & Electronic Repair

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

176
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

912
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 60637, IL

53,555
Population
26,717
Households
2
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,901
Density / Sq Mi
$42,080
Median Household Income
$33,227
Median Earnings
$1,170
Median Rent
$243,700
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 - Two communities offer courtyard and townhome-style layouts with LIHTC and HAP program agreements.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 5539 S Prairie Ave Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 176‑unit offering comprising two multifamily communities; Park Apartments includes 120 units in a historic courtyard layout; Prairie Park Apartments contains 56 townhome‑style units
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