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1449 - 51 W Garfield BoulevardChicago, IL 60636

Commercial · 2 Beds · 8,028 Sq. ft. | 0.13 Acres
$699,900 New

1449 - 51 W Garfield Boulevard Overview

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Outstanding investment opportunity to acquire a well-maintained six-unit brick apartment building located on Chicago's historic Garfield Boulevard. This legal six-flat features six spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments comprising approximately 8,028 square feet of living space on a 6,000-square-foot lot. Each apartment offers generous room sizes, separate living and dining rooms, hardwood flooring and individual gas-forced air furnaces. Tenants pay their own heat, gas and electricity, providing attractive operating efficiency and reduced owner expenses. The property enjoys a strong rental history with long-term tenants and immediate income-producing potential. Current rents range from $1,000 to $1,150 per month, with additional upside through future rental adjustments. Numerous recent capital improvements enhance the property's value, including a new electrical service (2026), two new sump pumps (2026), repaired/replaced front porch lintels (2026), new basement flooring (2026), and a modified bitumen roof installed in approximately 2018 that is professionally inspected annually and maintained with a protective silver coating. Additional features include a spacious rear yard, five off-street parking spaces, full basement, and an excellent location with convenient access to CTA public transportation, Interstate 94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), Sherman Park, schools, shopping, restaurants, and Downtown Chicago. Whether expanding an investment portfolio or acquiring a stabilized multifamily asset with long-term appreciation potential, this property presents an exceptional opportunity in today's Chicago multifamily market.

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1449 - 51 W Garfield Boulevard Facts & Features

  • Type Commercial
  • Sq. ft. 8,028
  • Price/Sq.ft. $87
  • Lot 0.13 Acres

Details

General

Income/Expenses

  • Other Expense: 0
  • Electric Expense: 216
  • Fuel Expense: 1536
  • Gross Income: 77400
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 7740
  • Insurance Expense: 5848
  • Maintenance Expense: 2700
  • Net Operating Income: 77400
  • Operating Expense: 0
  • Trash Expense: 1452
  • Water Sewer Expense: 1128

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1912

Business Information

  • Current Use: Multi-Family

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: CHI - West Englewood
  • Township: Lake

Rent/Lease Information

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat, Hot Water

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,165.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

General Information

  • Parcel Number: 20171020040000
  • Possible Use: Multi-Family
  • Property Type: Commercial Sale
  • Zoning: MULTI

Interior

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 8028

General Information

  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Stories: 3

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Frontage Type: City Street,Alley Access,Paved
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 48' x 125'
  • Water Source: Municipal Water

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Brick

General Information

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Utilities: Water Available

Unit Information

Unit 1 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Units Total: 6

Unit 2 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 2
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Units Total: 0

Unit 3 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 3
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Units Total: 0

Unit 4 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 4
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Units Total: 0

Unit 5 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 5
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Units Total: 0

Unit 6 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 6
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Units Total: 0

Unit 7 Details

  • Unit Type: Unit 7
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Units Total: 0

1449 - 51 W Garfield Boulevard Neighborhood

Community

60636 (Chicago) Demographics

40
Median Age
7,678
Population Density (per sq. mile)
18%
College Educated
$26,598
Estimated Median Income
5,064
Estimated Total Home Owners
5,915
Estimated Total Renters
46% / 54%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

1449 - 51 W Garfield Boulevard Monthly Cost

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1449 - 51 W Garfield Boulevard Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$210,230
Average List Price
$143
Average Price per Square Foot
17
Properties Sold
75
Average Days on Market
87
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

1449 - 51 W Garfield Boulevard History

Date Event Value Agent
6/29/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 29, 2026