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5543 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60639
Mixed-Use Building with Office Duplex

5543 West Diversey Avenue Chicago, IL 60639

For Sale
$725,000

Two 3-bedroom apartments sit above office space duplexed to a fixed basement with separate HVAC systems.

Property Size3,125 SF
Price / SF$232
Days on Market476

Property Features for 5543 West Diversey Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,125 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1929
Listing Agency: R4 Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Listed By: Heriberto Ruiz
Source: Compass
Added: Apr 5, 2025 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 10:05AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes two apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors, each described as a 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with hardwood floors and a dining room. The office component is duplexed to a fixed basement and includes 1 1/2 bathrooms and a kitchen.

The building features a 2-car cinder block garage and separate HVAC systems for all units. A single 90-gallon hot water tank for the building was installed in 2023, and the roof is approximately 20 years old with no leaks reported.

The property is offered for sale with an owner noted as an Illinois licensed real estate broker.

Key Highlights

  • Two 3‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors, each with hardwood floors and a dining room
  • Approximately 1,500 SF apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors
  • Office space duplexed to a fixed basement with 1 1/2 bathrooms and a kitchen

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $80.6k $25.80
− Vacancy −$5.2k −$1.68
EGI $75.4k $24.12
− OpEx −$22.6k −$7.24
NOI $52.8k $16.89
3,125 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.05M
$918.7K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,492 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.14%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$753.8K
$659.6K – $879.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,769 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.38M
$1.21M – $1.61M (±1% cap)
NOI $96,720 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Donald C Battaglia ... Law Firm

Suggested Use

Law Firm Acupuncture Garden Center Nursing Home Catering Service Skin Care Clinic Nursing Home Tech Support Center Veterinary Clinic Cosmetic Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two 3-bedroom apartments sit above office space duplexed to a fixed basement with separate HVAC systems.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 5543 West Diversey Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $725,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 3‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors, each with hardwood floors and a dining room; Approximately 1,500 SF apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors; Office space duplexed to a fixed basement with 1 1/2 bathrooms and a kitchen
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