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Well-Maintained Brick Two-Flat

6136 North Talman Avenue Chicago, IL 60659

6136 North Talman Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60659
$615,000
Pending
For Sale
$615,000
Pending

Brick duplex with two 2+ bedroom units, private rear balconies, and recent kitchen and bath updates.

Property Size2,622 SF
Days on Market34

Property Features for 6136 North Talman Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Size
2,622 SF
Property subtype
Two to Four Units / 2 Flat

Building Details

Year Built
1956
Listing agency Century 21 Circle
Listed by Richard Batista · License #471011244
Source Compass
Added: Jun 19 Updated: Jul 21 at 6:44AM Checked: Jul 22 at 10:25AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Very well maintained brick two-flat featuring two separate apartments on a wide lot. Each unit offers 2+ bedrooms and includes newer kitchen and bath improvements, along with a tandem room that could be used as an additional sleeping area. Both floors are currently rented, and each unit has a private rear balcony off the main bedroom. The basement includes tenant-supplied laundry facilities, while tenants handle utilities except for water/sewer/scavenger and common area electric.

The property is located in Chicago’s West Ridge community, between Peterson and Devon Avenues. Public transportation options include Metra and CTA buses and the Red Line, with nearby expressway entrances at 94 and LSD. Nearby retail and dining include Peterson Target, and outdoor options include nearby bike/river trails and West Ridge Nature Park.

Recent improvements include new gutters, new fencing, tuck pointing, sidewalk cement repairs, and updated balconies (2018), as well as new kitchens and baths in both units (2021). The property is being sold as-is, and buyers should verify all details listed on the MLS.

Key Highlights

  • Brick 2‑flat built in 1956 with two 2+ bedroom units on a wide lot
  • Both units have newer kitchen and bath updates (2021) and offer a tandem room usable as a third bedroom
  • Each unit has a private rear balcony off the main bedroom

Local 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 $66.1k $25.20
− Vacancy −$3.6k −$1.39
EGI $62.4k $23.81
− OpEx −$18.7k −$7.14
NOI $43.7k $16.67
2,622 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$624.4K
$546.4K – $728.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.11%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$574.2K
$502.4K – $669.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,193 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.54%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.24M
$1.08M – $1.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,539 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center Acupuncture Cafe & Coffee Shop Tech Support Center Hotel & Motel Garden Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Brick duplex with two 2+ bedroom units, private rear balconies, and recent kitchen and bath updates.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 6136 North Talman Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $615,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Brick 2‑flat built in 1956 with two 2+ bedroom units on a wide lot; Both units have newer kitchen and bath updates (2021) and offer a tandem room usable as a third bedroom; Each unit has a private rear balcony off the main bedroom
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