5542 West Monroe Street

Chicago, IL 60644

$239,900
Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This beautiful 2-unit brick building offers an excellent chance to live in one unit and rent out the other. The second-floor unit features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an updated kitchen, and modern appliances. The first-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Owned by the same family for years, the roof is under 5 years old and updated plumbing and electrical systems from less than 10 years ago. The unfinished basement provides tons of potential for added living space or storage. Conveniently located...This beautiful 2-unit brick building offers an excellent chance to live in one unit and rent out the other. The second-floor unit features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an updated kitchen, and modern appliances. The first-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Owned by the same family for years, the roof is under 5 years old and updated plumbing and electrical systems from less than 10 years ago. The unfinished basement provides tons of potential for added living space or storage. Conveniently located minutes from Oak Park, Forest Park, shopping, restaurants, the I-290 expressway, and public transportation (CTA & Metra). This property is sold AS-IS, with inspections for informational purposes only. Don't miss out-call today to schedule your showing! All showings will be held on Saturday October 19, 2024 from 10am to 1:30 pm .
  1. Listed by Tameka Lewis-Madkins • Keller Williams Preferred Rlty

Property Details for 5542 West Monroe Street

Area
CHI - Austin
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2024 12:06 AM

Property Details for 5542 West Monroe Street

StatusActive
MLS #12188453
Days on Market17
Taxes$4,431 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,720 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 5542 West Monroe Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,720 SF

Property Information for 5542 West Monroe Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: false
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 3720
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 100
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5542
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, Cash, Other
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Income: $30,000.00
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,200.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0000
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,300.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0000

Property History for 5542 West Monroe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5542 West Monroe Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,836Additions$16,164Total$21,000
Tax Record2022$4,319 ($360 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,720 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1915CountyCOOKAPN16-16-100-028

Schools near 5542 West Monroe Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Depriest Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Austin College and Career Acad High School
Public9 to 12

Catalyst Circle Rock Elementary School
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5542 West Monroe Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60644. This property was listed for sale on October 14, 2024 by Keller Williams Preferred Rlty, it's currently listed at $239,900. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Depriest Elementary School, Austin College and Career Acad High School and Catalyst Circle Rock Elementary School. 5542 West Monroe Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1915.

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